BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

To all;
This email will detail the audition information for the 2019-2020 GH Jazz Ensemble.  We

anticipate the following openings:

• 1 saxophone
• 2 trumpets
• 1 trombone
• Drum set (1-2 openings possible)​

All students, grades 8-11, are eligible to audition for the 2019-2020 Jazz Ensemble.  Make sure you add it to your course requests for next year.  Current members do NOT need to re-audition for next year.

The audition process includes the following:

1. Saxes/Brass: Two major scales and one chromatic scale OR Drum set: Style Patterns
2. Prepared Audition Excerpt
3. Sight Reading

Any students interested in auditioning will need to join the “Jazz Ensemble Audition Materials” group on Schoology.  The Access Code is 6VX57-X935M.  After signing in; click on “Groups” then “Join” and enter the access code.  

Audition will be scheduled March 26-28 at the student’s convenience.  Timeslots will be available before and after school, as well as during high school lunch and AO.  Sign-ups for auditions will be posted beginning in March.

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to reply to any updates or contact me via email, Twitter or by phone. 


Go Bobcats!!! 


Mr. Herrmann