M.S. 936 Arts Off 3rd

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Audition Information

 

Please send an Audition Video that includes the following:

 

1.  SLATE: 

• An introduction of yourself and your audition piece.

• State your first name, last name, the name of the piece you are performing and the composer/artist who wrote the song.

 

2.  OSIS: 

• Clearly state your OSIS number and what school you currently attend.

 

3.  Statement of Interest or Experience:

• Record yourself talking about your interest or experience in music. Do you listen to music?  How is music a part of your life, culture and identity?  Have you had the chance to play an instrument in a group or in school?

 

4.  Scale (optional):

• Instrumental:

  • Flute, oboe, trombone, tuba, electric bass play Bb major scale, one octave ascending and descending.

  • Clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax, play C major scale, one octave ascending and descending.

  • Alto/baritone sax, play G major scale one octave ascending and descending.

  • French horn, play F major scale one octave ascending and descending.

  • Violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar play D or G major scale one octave ascending and descending.

  • Piano play F or G major scale, two hands one octave ascending and descending.

  • Drums/percussion play the following rudiments on a snare drum:  flam, double stroke roll, paradiddle.

 

5. Musical Piece:

• Instrumental:

  • Play one musical piece or part of a piece that is at least 16 measures long, but no longer than 2 minutes.

  • Classical pieces, jazz pieces, band/orchestra arrangements, folk songs and etudes from a method book are all good choices.

  • Play on your own, with no electronic background music or accompaniment.

6. Once you have added us to your application, please upload your video to your myschools.nyc account under the "additional materials" tab. 

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​Instrumental Music Performance Rubric  Translation:  Spanish    Chinese

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