1. Piccolo auditions are separate from flute auditions and will require a separate number (and audition fee).
2. Piccolo auditions will begin at the same time as flute callbacks.
3. The piccolo audition room will be posted with flute callbacks

Clarinet Audition Procedures

Missouri All-State Band Clarinet Auditions

Revised: 12/3/14

Background: The past thirty plus years have seen major changes in the Missouri All-State Band audition process. The addition of the Honorable Mention Band, the use of winds in the Missouri All-State Orchestra, plus the increase in the number of students auditioning have been just a few of the demands put upon the process. As a result of these demands and the need to deal with more students efficiently and accurately, the procedure for clarinet auditions will be as follows:

1. There will be three Preliminary Rooms open at 9:00am with two or more judges in each room.
2. At approximately 9:45 am, the Prelim Rooms will take a short break to begin posting callbacks.  These will be posted in the lobby and on the projector screen.
3. The Call-Back room will begin auditioning as soon as possible am in the Little Theater with three new judges. As soon as the prelim rooms have posted their first list of call backs these rooms will resume first round auditions. Additional call-backs will be posted periodically throughout the afternoon. The final call-back sheet will be labeled as such.
4. Students that have completed their audition in the Prelim Room need to periodically check the call-back list in the commons area. Just because they were not called back in the first list does not mean they will not be called back at all!! Keep checking the call-backs until the final call back list has been posted.
5. Once the Prelim Rooms are finished and all students have auditioned a final call-back list will be posted. At that time any students NOT called back on any list will be excused and may leave.

Additional notes: Directors please advise your students to proceed to a prelim room in a timely fashion beginning at 9:00am. Also advise them to be available in the commons area to check those call-back lists early and often.

There will no longer be a booklet with this information.  All information will be located on the website.

Woodwinds

• Piccolo
• Flute
• Oboe/English Horn
• Bassoon
• Bb Soprano clarinet
• Eb Alto Clarinet
• Bass Clarinet
• Contra Clarinet
• Alto Saxophone
• Tenor Saxophone
• Baritone Saxophone

Brass

• Trumpet
• French Horn
• Trombone
• Treble Clef Baritone
• Bass Clef Baritone
• Tuba

Percussion

• Keyboard All-State Scales
• Multiple Percussion Set 1
• Multiple Percussion Set 2
• Multiple Percussion Set 3
• Multiple Percussion Set 4
• Option I Percussion
• Option II Percussion
• Option III Percussion

Any questions concerning the Missouri All-State Band should be directed to:
Kim Hartley Pirtle, All-State Band Coordinator

kpirtle@boonville.k12.mo.us

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

ALL-STATE CONCERT BAND

(click the link below to print and complete student/director form and invoice to be included with your submission)

invoice-asb-recorded-aud

Recorded Audition Procedure

1. Record audition in ONE TRACK (no editing) on a CD that can be played in a stereo, or Windows computer.  Please test the CD to make sure it plays both ways.  You may record multiple times, but the final recording that is submitted must be on a SINGLE track, UNINTERRUPTED, and ALL-INCLUSIVE.
2. Use ONE CD per audition. Students who are performing in multiple auditions must use separate CD’s for each audition.
3. Identification of CD:  On the CD, write in this order:

Concert Band

Student Name (first, last)

Instrument

School

4.There should be NO TALKING whatsoever on the recording.  Make sure all music is in the proper order and ready to go before beginning the recording.

5.Record the material required in the order it was given in the instructions.  Do not stop the recording during the audition – percussionists need to have all equipment set up and ready to make changes quickly.

6.Students may use music on all recorded material. No memorization required. This includes scales as well as prepared etudes.

7.Students auditioning for more than one ensemble or with auditions on multiple instruments MUST provide their director with an order of preference if they are chosen for more than one ensemble (including All State Choir), and/or if they make the band on more than one instrument.  The director will need to send this list with the CD recordings.  THIS PREFERENCE LIST IS MANDATORY FOR RECORDINGS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE AUDITION PROCESS.

8. Directors will be required to submit a statement of authenticity verifying that their students have produced the recordings in one through track and their identity is confirmed.

9.Payment:  $10 per audition.  Checks should be endorsed to MBA.  No P.O’s are allowed. No Credit cards are allowed.   If you are a school who has paid in advance, please indicate on signature form.

10.Mailing instructions will be sent out if the live auditions are cancelled.  The window of submission will be posted.  DO NOT SEND RECORDINGS FED -EX.  Please make sure your method of mailing will be deliverable to a P.O. Box address.

11.Violations in the recording process that would cause the recording to be disqualified would include but not limited to:

Talking on recording

Non-through performance (recording stops and restarts prior to completion)

Missing verification form with Director signature.

Missing payment

Missing audition material

MISSOURI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY
SCHOOL NAME
CITY
Student Statement
“I _______________________________(PRINT student name) verify the enclosed Mo. All-State Band audition recording was performed by me in one through performance.”
Student Signature ________________________________ Date _______________
Director Statement
“I ______________________________ (PRINT Director name) verify the enclosed Mo. All-State Band audition recording was performed by the above named student in one through performance.
Director Signature _______________________________ Date _______________
Enclose this form for each student (CD) that is being submitted. Include one invoice for all recordings.
MISSOURI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
RECORDED AUDITION INVOICE
SCHOOL NAME
DIRECTOR NAME
CITY
Date
_______ Number of student auditions enclosed (no. of CD ’s)
X$15 each
TOTAL ENCLOSED
*Purchase orders in lieu of payment are not accepted. Make checks payable to Missouri Bandmasters Association, Inc. and submit with this form.
MISSOURI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Federal Tax ID #31-1789334

All State Concert Band

Recorded audition material

Piccolo

 FLUTE

OBOE & ENGLISH HORN

BASSOON

CLARINET

ALTO CLARINET

 BASS CLARINET

CONTRA CLARINET

ALTO SAXOPHONE

TENOR SAXOPHONE

BARITONE SAXOPHONE

TRUMPET

FRENCH HORN

 TROMBONE

BARITONE BC

BARITONE TC

TUBA

PERCUSSION OPTION I

PERCUSSION OPTION 2

 PERCUSSION OPTION 3

All State Jazz Band

Recorded Audition Procedure

invoice-asjb-recorded-aud

1. Record audition in ONE TRACK (no editing) on a CD that can be played in a stereo, or Windows computer.  Please test the CD to make sure it plays both ways.  You may record multiple times, but the final recording that is submitted must be on a SINGLE track, UNINTERRUPTED, and ALL-INCLUSIVE.
2. Use ONE CD per audition.  Multiple auditions must use separate CD’s for each audition.
3. Identification of CD:  On the CD, write in this order:

Jazz Band

Student Name, first, last

Instrument

School

4. There should be NO TALKING whatsoever on the recording.  Make sure all music is in the proper order and ready to go before beginning the recording.
5. Record the material required in the order it was given in the instructions.  Do not stop the recording during the audition - make sure all play along recordings are cued and ready to go. Check the volume of play along recordings and student to make sure both can be heard before beginning the audition recording.
6. Students may use music on all recorded material.
7. Students auditioning for more than one ensemble or with auditions on multiple instruments must provide their director with an order of preference if they are chosen for more than one ensemble and/or if they make the band on more than one instrument.  The director will need to send this list with the CD recordings. THIS PREFERENCE LIST IS MANDATORY FOR RECORDINGS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
8. Record material in this order:

1. Swing Etude from “” (with play along track)
2. Latin Etude from “” (with play along track)
3. Approaching the Standards “” (with play along track) – Play the head and improvise two choruses, STOP; Piano, Vibes, Guitar, Bass, and Drums – Play the head, comp/walk one chorus, improvise 2 choruses, STOP
4. Blues in C “” (with play-along track) Play the head and improvise two choruses, STOP; Piano, Vibes, Guitar, Bass, and Drums – Play the head, comp/walk one chorus, improvise 2 choruses, STOP

9. Directors will be required to submit a statement of authenticity verifying the identity of the students and that the recordings have been done in one through recording.
10. Payment: $15 per audition.  Checks should be endorsed to MBA.  No P.O’s or credit cards allowed.  If you are a school who has paid in advance, please indicate such on the signature form.
11. Mailing instructions will be sent out if live auditions are cancelled.  The window for submission will be announced.  DO NOT SEND RECORDINGS FED EX.  Make sure your method of mailing can be deliverable to a P.O. Box.
12. Violations in recording process that would cause the recording to be disqualified include:

Talking on recording

Non-through performance (recording stops and restarts prior to completion)

Missing verification form with Director signature

Missing audition material

MISSOURI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND AUDITION STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY
SCHOOL NAME
CITY
Student Statement
“I _______________________________(PRINT student name) verify the enclosed Mo. All-State Jazz Band audition recording was performed by me in one through performance.”
Student Signature ________________________________ Date _______________
Director Statement
“I ______________________________ (PRINT Director name) verify the enclosed Mo. All-State Jazz Band audition recording was performed by the above named student in one through performance.
Director Signature _______________________________ Date _______________
Enclose this form for each student (CD) that is being submitted. Include one invoice for all recordings.
MISSOURI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
RECORDED AUDITION INVOICE
SCHOOL NAME
DIRECTOR NAME
CITY
Date
_______ Number of student auditions enclosed (no. of CD’s)
X$15 each
TOTAL ENCLOSED
*Purchase orders in lieu of payment are not accepted. Make checks payable to Missouri Bandmasters Association, Inc. and submit with this form.
MISSOURI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Federal Tax ID #31-1789334

All State Band and All State Jazz Band

Recorded Audition Mailing Procedure

1.DIRECTORS:  PLEASE SEND ALL OF YOUR STUDENT'S RECORDINGS (CONCERT AND JAZZ BAND) IN ONE MAILING TO:

Missouri Bandmasters Association

ADDRESS TO BE ANNOUNCED

2. Mailing MUST be postmarked no later than announced date to be accepted.

3. Include $15 per audition.  Checks should be made payable to: Missouri Bandmasters Association.  No P.O.'s or credit cards will be accepted.  Do not send cash.

4. If a student DID NOT pre-register for All State auditions through the MBA website, you must pay the $15 audition fee plus an additional $25 late fee for a total of $40 per audition.  Directors should submit the additional student's name, instrument, mailing address, phone number and email address.

5.  Include the Director Verification of Authenticity Form with recorded auditions.  (form can be accessed through the MBA website)

6.  Include list of student preferences for those auditioning on more than one instrument or for more than one ensemble with recorded auditions.  This list is REQUIRED for recordings to be eligible for consideration.