Band 2/3

Band 2/3 Audition Requirements

Band 2 is designed for students who have completed 1 year of instruction on their instrument. Band 2 students are expected to practice throughout the week in order to periodically pass-off assignments throughout the year. By the end of the Band 2 year, students should be able to play one octave of 4 major scales and a one octave chromatic scale from the band method book. Bands 2 and 3 will be combined for the 2023-24 school year.

Band 3 is designed for students who have completed at least 2 years of instruction on their instrument. By the end of this third year of instruction, students should be able to play all of the GMEA All-state Middle School required scales.

Audition Requirements for all students NEW to NMME Band Classes

Winds:

1. Play from memory the following scales and arpeggios.

Band 2: Concert B flat scale and and arpeggio from memory

Band 3: Concert B flat, F, E flat, and A scales and arpeggios from memory

2. Play the prepared piece for your instrument. The prepared piece is attached below.

Percussion:

Percussion students will perform the same audition as outlined above for the wind instruments, but with the following changes for BOTH snare drum AND mallets:

1. Snare drum – play the prepared piece only

2. Mallets – play scales and etude as outlined for wind instruments above

Returning Student Audition Requirements

Members of Band 2/3 will need to complete the audition requirements outlined by your director. Students who completed pass-off requirements during the school year will not need to audition further this year, if they plan to remain in Band 2/3.