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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Strings, Winds and Brass
1.     Your choice of two scales (2-3 octaves) and chromatic scale.
2.     Two contrasting movements from the solo repertoire or etudes that demonstrate lyrical phrasing and technical proficiency. 
        OR A movement or an etude that demonstrate both lyrical phrasing and technical proficiency. All State audition pieces are also acceptable.
3.     Excerpts OR Sight-Reading via Zoom by appointment

Piano
1.     Your choice of two scales in 4 octaves
2.     All of the following (They must be memorized)
  • A Prelude and Fugue by J.S. Bach from The Well-Tempered Clavier or equivalent
  • A fast movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven 
  • One composition or movement from a composer of the Romantic period or later
3.      Excerpts OR Sight-Reading via Zoom by appointment

Percussion
1.     Your choice of one major scale, one minor scale and chromatic scale (2-3 octaves).
2.     Marimba solo from the standard marimba repertoire or studies. All State audition pieces are also acceptable.
3.     Snare Drum Solo

Guitar/Harp
1.     Your choice of two scales (2-3 octaves) and chromatic scale.
2.     Two contrasting movements from the solo repertoire or etudes that demonstrate lyrical phrasing and technical proficiency. 
OR A movement or an etude that demonstrate both lyrical phrasing and technical proficiency.

Voice
1.     Two contrasting selections (Both selections must be memorized)

QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact us at dbhs.academy@gmail.com
Contact:
Steve Acciani
sacciani@wvusd.org

​Marie Santos
msantos@wvusd.org
School Address:
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 

Tel: (909)594-1405

  • HOME
  • Calendar
  • For Students
  • Groups
    • Orchestra
    • Band
    • Performing Arts Academy >
      • Application
      • Curriculum
      • Audition Requirements
      • Faculty
      • LISTEN
      • Chamber Ensembles
      • Recitals
    • Marching Band
    • Percussion >
      • Drumline
    • Colorguard
    • Awards and Events
  • Prospective Students
  • Capital Campaign
  • Opportunities