Calling all 8th grade and high school musicians!
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The FAME band application is live and available to fill out online. Come grow as a musician, participate in amazing performances, and make life long friends in our band family. Come and be a part the the best band in Douglas County!
Fill out the magnet application by clicking the button to the right. The timeline for the magnet application process is also available for you. Teacher Recommendations - Students should share this link with teachers who they’ve asked to complete a recommendation form: DCSS Magnet Teacher Recommendation Form. Recommendations from your math, science, English, and foreign language (if applicable) teachers are requested by most magnet programs. Contact Mr. Marcus Chester, Director of Bands, if you have any audition questions. Contact Ms. Ashley Cleveland, FAME Magnet Director, if you have any FAME application and/or program questions. Application Available: October 18, 2023 Application Deadline: December 11, 2023 |
Timeline:
The FAME Band audition process is designed to discern the students entry skill level, and ensemble placement. We do ask student to come as prepared as possible for the audition process. Each student will be scored by the director of bands, and final results will be mailed home from the FAME Magnet Office. Contact the director of bands at marcus.chester@dcssga.org for instrumental audition questions prior to your audition. Please send all application questions to FAME Director, Mr. Ashley Cleveland, at Ashley.Cleveland@dcssga.org. You will find the link to the FAME application by clicking the link below.
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FAME Band Audition Requirments |
Audition Materials |
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Wind Players
**Percussionist will not have to demonstrate mallet or timpani technique for virtual auditions.**
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Here are scale sheets and etudes that you may use to prepare for your FAME Band audition. You may bring your own etude/solo if you so desire. Etudes DO NOT have to be memorized.
Horn Players: The etudes posted below have two etudes of contrasting styles. Please choose only one etude for your FAME audition. It does not matter which etude you choose. Percussion Players: You have the choice of the mallet or snare etude. You will sight read on both during your audition. Scales & Rudiment
Etudes
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