Woodwind and Brass Auditions for Class Placment
For 2025/2026 School Year!
All Woodwind and Brass Players that are going to be in a Band Class at Forsyth Central High School will need to complete the Class Placement Audition.
The Audition consists of 3 sections. Students will video themselves playing each of the 3 sections.
Make a separate Video for each section.
We'll have a Google Drive for everyone to submit their Videos in February 2025.
Section 1. Scales and Arpeggios - There are 3 levels of Scales and Arpeggios that you can play. Students wishing to be in Wind Ensemble should play all 12 scales and arpeggios. Students wishing to be in Symphonic Band should play 8 scales and arpeggios.
Play as many scales and arpeggios as you can play!
4 Major Scales and Arpeggios. These Scales are Concert F, Bb, Eb, and Ab. Get the Scales and Arpeggios
Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14ABwSsWVTk0B2MDuTX4DpOV-9IaqDvTU
8 Major Scales and Arpeggios. These Scales are Concert G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, and Gb. Get the Scales and Arpeggios Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i-QzmYsxDXkUGFUG-FE6C6EVEK3ZdKFN
12 Major Scales and Arpeggios. They are Concert G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb, E, A, and D. Get the Scales and Arpeggios Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RHXV2BiAa06tkYGijyiZ5rCQ1l3NbA5Z
Section 2. Etudes - Will be posted in sometime in February 2025.
3. Chromatic Scale - All students will need to play their Chromatic Scales.
Basic Chromatic Scale - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11xmTsnVTecyf7X46bivzLhaxwj2MaxW3
Advanced Chromatic Scale - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d6Vi-WK4XRe2xTqjkGiA4XneDzQVZA10
Submit Your Video Links in the Google Form below:
Link will be posted in February 2025!
Percussion/Drumline Try-Outs
All Percussionists that are going to be in the Forsyth Central Drumline will come to Try-Outs/Auditions in April 2025. The dates will be posted in ASAP!
During Try-Outs, we'll be playing through the exercises located HERE.
All Percussionists that are going to be in the Forsyth Central Drumline will come to Try-Outs/Auditions in April 2025. The dates will be posted in ASAP!
During Try-Outs, we'll be playing through the exercises located HERE.
Colorguard Audition Information!
Colorguard Try-Outs/Auditions will be at Forsyth Central High School and the dates will be posted ASAP!
Who does colorguard? The FCHS Colorguard is a group of students ranging from grades 9-12. The team prides themselves on accepting all students from all backgrounds of race, identity, gender, and ability.
What if I have NO experience? 95% of our current membership started with NO experience on how to do colorguard. The Colorguard educational team is dedicated and well experienced on how to get individuals to our high level of excellence.
Where does colorguard take place? 90% of your time will be spent in rehearsal on the practice field or in the dome gym at FCHS.
When does colorguard practice/perform? After July Band Camp, You can usually expect to spend 3 days a week after school practicing colorguard with the team. We usually go 4-6:30. You can expect to be performing at every home game halftime show, as well as a few competitions a year.
How do I become part of the team? Even if you just want to give it a try! Come join us during our fall auditions in Late April.
Why do colorguard at FCHS? The FCHS colorguard is a highly competitive and successful program that promotes personal growth, self-discipline, and passion for the arts. We want you! Come see what we are all about.
Colorguard Try-Outs/Auditions will be at Forsyth Central High School and the dates will be posted ASAP!
Who does colorguard? The FCHS Colorguard is a group of students ranging from grades 9-12. The team prides themselves on accepting all students from all backgrounds of race, identity, gender, and ability.
What if I have NO experience? 95% of our current membership started with NO experience on how to do colorguard. The Colorguard educational team is dedicated and well experienced on how to get individuals to our high level of excellence.
Where does colorguard take place? 90% of your time will be spent in rehearsal on the practice field or in the dome gym at FCHS.
When does colorguard practice/perform? After July Band Camp, You can usually expect to spend 3 days a week after school practicing colorguard with the team. We usually go 4-6:30. You can expect to be performing at every home game halftime show, as well as a few competitions a year.
How do I become part of the team? Even if you just want to give it a try! Come join us during our fall auditions in Late April.
Why do colorguard at FCHS? The FCHS colorguard is a highly competitive and successful program that promotes personal growth, self-discipline, and passion for the arts. We want you! Come see what we are all about.