• Instrumental Music:

    Marching Band

    Jazz Band

    Guitar

    Please be aware that acceptance into our Music program requires

    after school and weekend practice and performances. 

     

    Audition Requirements:

     

    Part 1: In Person or Virtual 

    •  After students arrive and warm-up their instruments, the audition process will begin.
    •  The students will play the chromatic scale and 2 of their 12 major scales, chosen by the judges. (Chromatic scale should be played at least 2 octaves from low E concert to E above the staff. Saxophones G-G, B-Flat inst. low F#-F#, French Horn B-B, concert pitched instruments E-E)
    • Students then play their prepared etude of their choice. *This etude can be their Region or All- City Band Audition piece. (Jazz band may include some improvisation in addition to sight-reading)* 
    •  Students will then sight-read a selected piece from a method book for their instrument.

     

    *Students must provide their own instrument during the audition. We recommend asking your Middle School or local instrumental rental location to borrow an instrument.

     

     

     

     

    Should you need assistance preparing for your audition, please contact one of the following Band Directors: Mitchell Major, Leonard Campbell, or Reginald Washington.

     

    We are happy to accept students of all experience levels. We ask that you please come prepared and display a commitment to your participation in the audition process and in the Westbury HS Magnet Program.