Clarksville Symphonic Band (CSB)
No audition is necessary to join Symphonic Band. This ensemble is entirely 7th and 8th graders. No 6th graders are eligible for this ensemble. One year of CMS Concert Band or equivalent in another school is required as a prerequisite.
Clarksville Wind Ensemble (CWE)
All auditions will be live, NO RECORDINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Audition times will be held during the week of March 23rd. Audition times will be available to sign up for using a Sign Up Genius page beginning February 1. Please visit the top of this page for the link then.
Current CES or PRES students interested in auditioning for CWE will able to do so in May 2020. Information will come from Ms. Cherry and Mr. Davis.
Scales- Woodwinds/Percussion - 2 octave major scales slurring 16th note at quarter = 72. All scales up to four sharps and flats. Scales must be performed from memory
Brass - one octave major scales slurring 16th note at quarter = 72. All scales up to four sharps and flats. Scales must be performed from memory
Prepared Piece - You may choose any solo or etude of grade 4 or higher that demonstrates your ability to perform both technically and lyrically. GT Band audition music is acceptable.
No audition is necessary to join Symphonic Band. This ensemble is entirely 7th and 8th graders. No 6th graders are eligible for this ensemble. One year of CMS Concert Band or equivalent in another school is required as a prerequisite.
Clarksville Wind Ensemble (CWE)
All auditions will be live, NO RECORDINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Audition times will be held during the week of March 23rd. Audition times will be available to sign up for using a Sign Up Genius page beginning February 1. Please visit the top of this page for the link then.
Current CES or PRES students interested in auditioning for CWE will able to do so in May 2020. Information will come from Ms. Cherry and Mr. Davis.
Scales- Woodwinds/Percussion - 2 octave major scales slurring 16th note at quarter = 72. All scales up to four sharps and flats. Scales must be performed from memory
Brass - one octave major scales slurring 16th note at quarter = 72. All scales up to four sharps and flats. Scales must be performed from memory
Prepared Piece - You may choose any solo or etude of grade 4 or higher that demonstrates your ability to perform both technically and lyrically. GT Band audition music is acceptable.