2011 Audition Requirements
Download the Audition Requirements: PDF
Your recording should demonstrate tone quality, technical facility, and musicality. To be included:
- A) Two instrument-specific etudes provided on the OPHB website (see below), OR B) two solo works of contrasting styles - photocopy of the music must be provided
- Percussionists should submit all three etudes or otherwise demonstrate abilities on snare drum, timpani, and mallet instruments
- All instruments should include scales provided on the OPHB website (see below)
Download Instrument-specific Packages (Etudes + Scales):
Flute |
Oboe |
Bassoon |
Clarinet |
Bass Clarinet |
Saxophone
Trumpet |
French Horn |
Trombone/Euphonium BC |
Euphonium TC
Tuba |
String Bass |
Percussion
Thank you to the Manitoba Senior Honour Band for contributing the etudes and scales.
To ensure the best results for your audition, we recommend that you ask your band director and/or private instructor for assistance in selecting and preparing your material. When making your recording, please follow these guidelines:
- DO NOT begin the tape with your name, instrument, grade etc. Simply begin playing.
- DO NOT put your name on the CD - the audition recordings will be numbered upon arrival
- Make sure your tape is cued to the beginning of the audition.
- Thoroughly listen to the tape/CD before you send it in to ensure there are no mistakes and that the quality of sound is good.
- Please ensure that your CD is playable on a conventional CD player
- Include your $250 or $275, + $10 separate non-refundable application fee (check the Recommendation Form for details. Cheques should be made payable to Ontario Band Association.) Fees from non-successful applicants will be returned. Please do not send money orders.
- Do not forget to include completed recommendation forms with your CD.
- Remember that there are no live auditions - you only get one chance to impress the audition committee. Be sure to take your time and be well-prepared for your recording.
Recordings must be postmarked by May 11, 2012. Each applicant will be contacted following the auditions. If your address and telephone number are different during the summer months, please include this information as well. Thank you for taking part in the Ontario Band Association's 10th annual Ontario Provincial Honour Band. We look forward to receiving your audition.