Round One Spring Auditions

FOR WINDS→ Any wind players who want to audition on a secondary instrument must follow the same guidelines.

• Step 1: All audition videos and Google Form recommendations will need to be submitted by midnight on May 15th.
  • Any four Major Scales, any tempo and rhythm (we are listening for Tone Quality and technique)
  • The Chromatic scale so that we can see your full range on your instrument.  Please note: Both the four major scales and chromatic scales can be played at any tempo.
  • Band Director Recommendation (Google Form)

FOR PERCUSSION → Percussionists must choose two instruments/groups to audition on: Timpani, Mallets, and Snare Drum.  Please note that we are looking for all-around percussionists who are willing to play all the percussion instruments.  These auditions will help us to find your strengths.

• Step 1:  All audition videos and Google Form recommendations will need to be submitted by midnight on May 15th
  • SNARE DRUM:
    • Four rudiments of your choice (not looking for speed, but accuracy, stick height, and consistency)
    • Bounce/Buzz Roll for 16 counts, metronome Quarter note = 72
  • TIMPANI:
    • Tuning of timpani.   Show timpani with pedals down, then show tuning to the following notes…
    • Forte Piano Roll for 16 counts, metronome Quarter note = 72
    • Slow – Fast – Slow Single Roll for 16 counts, met 72
  • MALLETS:
    • Any four Major Scales, any tempo and rhythm (not looking for speed, but accuracy, mallet height, and technique)
    • Forte Piano Roll for 16 counts, met 72
    • Slow – Fast – Slow Single Roll for 16 counts, met 72
• Band Director Recommendation (Google Form)

• Step 2: Music will be emailed out in mid-August, with the audition date TBD from 2:00pm - 6:00pm at East Jackson High School.
  • Audition Fee is $25.
  • This audition will consist of the student preparing two excerpts of music that they will receive two weeks (8/18) in advance.  There will be no sight reading.
• Upon Acceptance, participating students must pay a membership fee to cover ASCAP, music, materials, stipends, etc. for all rehearsals and performances. This fee would be $450, including spring travel.

• Rehearsals would be once a week beginning Monday, September 8th, 2025 (except for student holidays) 
  • Mondays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at East Jackson High School.
  • Rehearsal attendance is required. 
  • NGYW will have substitute players.  If a musician is unable to participate in a particular concert for the season, a sub would take their place.

• Concerts
  • All Concerts are Free and open to the public.
  • All performing musicians will wear their school's concert attire.
  • All concerts will be in conjunction with the North Georgia Winds.
    • October 26th 
    • December 7th 
    • April 18th (Solo Youth Performance)