Band Audition Deadline Extended

Posted by Chad Criswell May 13, 2007

I has been announced the the Music Educator's National Conference (MENC) has extended its deadline for accepting audition materials for the 2008 All-American Marching Band from the original deadline date of April 8th to the new date of May 25, 2007. Interested music students that will be high school seniors next January are eligible to apply. Only ninety musicians from the entire United States will be accepted into this honored group.

Students must complete an application form and submit audio recordings of selected musical etudes as well as a solo of the student's choice. PDF copies of the required music are available on the All American Marching Band information page located on the MENC web site. Students may audition on most common marching band instruments, including piccolo, clarinet,alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, euphonium, tuba, snare drum, or multi-tenor drum. Interestingly, acceptance into this group is not based solely on musical talent. Applicants must complete an application which includes information regarding their personal scholarship, community citizenship activities, and community service activities. The MENC also offers a basic list of frequently asked questions regarding the application and admission process. There is a $20 non-refundable application fee.

Sponsors of this event include Drum Corps International and American Musical Salute, the coordinators of the National Anthem Project which concludes this summer. The primary sponsor is Sportslink, in conjunction with their organization of the 2008 All-American Bowl to be held on January 5th.