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FAME BAND AUDITIONS

Calling all 8th grade and high school musicians!


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.

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Application Available: October 3, 2022
Application Deadline: December 12, 2022
Timeline:
  • Magnet Applications Available: October 3rd, 2022
  • Magnet Applications Due: Monday, December 12th by 5pm
  • NMHS Band Auditions/Interviews: Saturday, January 14th, 2023
    • Additional audition info will be forwarded via email prior to the end of the Fall semester.
  • FAME Notification letters: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
    • ​Please be sure that your mailing address and parent/student email addresses are correct to ensure prompt delivery of your notification.
  • Commitment Letters due: Friday, February 10, 2023
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. ​
Magnet Application

FAME Band Audition Requirments

Audition Materials

Wind Players
  • Major Scales (Concert Scales): Quarter Note-8th Note Pattern and Arpeggio
    • F, Bb, Eb, Ab 
    • Level I: One Octave
    • Level II: Two Octave where applicable 
  • Chromatic scale
    • Level I: one octave; ranged for your instrument
    • Level II: two octaves; ranged for your instrument
  • Sight Reading (Required)
  • Etude (Level II scoring)
    • Must be a published etude or a excerpt from a concert work that showcases your musical ability. Marching/Pep band music is not an acceptable etude performance. 
    • GMEA All-State etudes are acceptable.
  • Auditions determine your level score. Level score determines your band placement.
Percussionists 
**Percussionist will not have to demonstrate mallet or timpani technique for virtual auditions.**
  • Snare drum
    • rudiments (open-closed-open):
    • long roll, five stroke roll, paradiddle, flam tap, Drag Tap
  • Mallets
    • Major Scales: Quarter Note-8th Note Pattern and Arpeggio
      • F, Bb, Eb, Ab
        • Level I: One Octave
        • Level II: Two Octave where applicable 
    • Sight-reading (Required) on Snare and/or Mallets
      • Level I: Sight-Reading on one
      • Level II: Sight-Reading on both
    • Etude (Level II scoring)
      • Choose snare or mallets
      • Must be a published etude or a excerpt from a concert work that showcases your musical ability. Marching/Pep band music is not an acceptable etude performance. 
      • GMEA All-State etudes are acceptable.
  • Auditions determine your level score. Level score determines your band placement.
  • Drum Line Auditions are separate from FAME Band auditions. A second audition will be needed. Find information on drum line auditions here.
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

12 Major Scales-Bass Clef
File Size: 46 kb
File Type: pdf
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12 Major Scales Treble Clef
File Size: 56 kb
File Type: pdf
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Mallet/Timpani/Snare
File Size: 202 kb
File Type: pdf
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Etudes

Flute
File Size: 97 kb
File Type: pdf
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Soprano Clarinet
File Size: 90 kb
File Type: pdf
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Oboe
File Size: 82 kb
File Type: pdf
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Bass Clarinet & Contra Clarinet
File Size: 87 kb
File Type: pdf
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Bassoon
File Size: 77 kb
File Type: pdf
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Alto Saxophone
File Size: 84 kb
File Type: pdf
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Baritone Sax
File Size: 81 kb
File Type: pdf
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Baritone B.C.
File Size: 74 kb
File Type: pdf
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Horn
File Size: 80 kb
File Type: pdf
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Trumpet
File Size: 78 kb
File Type: pdf
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Mallet Percussion
File Size: 65 kb
File Type: pdf
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Tenor Saxophone
File Size: 80 kb
File Type: pdf
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Baritone T.C.
File Size: 74 kb
File Type: pdf
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Trombone
File Size: 68 kb
File Type: pdf
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Tuba
File Size: 79 kb
File Type: pdf
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Snare Drum
File Size: 72 kb
File Type: pdf
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  • Home
  • FAME Band
    • Marcus D. Chester, Director of Bands
    • About FAME Band
    • Audition Requirements
    • Music Classes >
      • Symphony Winds (FAME)
      • Concert Band (FAME)
      • Percussion Ensemble (FAME)
    • Ensembles >
      • Mighty Marching Jaguars
      • Symphony Winds (FAME)
      • Concert Band (FAME)
      • Percussion Ensemble (FAME)
      • Jazz Band
      • Pit Orchestra
      • Percussion Ensemble
  • Mighty Marching Jaguars
    • Summer Band Camp
    • Staff
    • MMJ Student Leadership
  • Jaguar Classic
    • 2022 Results
  • Media
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Resources
    • Forms & Fees
    • Websites for Collegiate Music Programs