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Band (Winds)

Staff Member: Mr. Chiarello
 
  • 3-year sequential program that prepares students for specialized high school auditions and a life-long appreciation for music.
  • Beginners are welcome! No prior musical experience is necessary. 
  • Each student is provided his or her own instrument.
  • Magnet classes meet one period per day.
  • Students are given an extra instrument to leave at home for practicing, no need to carry them back and forth.

What skills does learning an instrument give you?

Increases the capacity of your memory.

Refines your time management and organizational skills.

Boosts your team skills.

Teaches you perseverance.

Enhances your coordination.

Betters your mathematical ability. 

Improves your reading and comprehension skills.

Please watch:

How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins

Mark Twain Testing:
 

Winds Talent Application Instructions

Prepare and submit BOTH videos specified below. 
 

Video 1

Perform ONE scale. Choose a scale that shows off your range, technique, and intonation. For drummers/percussionists: Please submit a video of TWO drum rudiments, instead of a scale.  
Before playing, briefly introduce yourself, and provide the following information: 
  • Your name (first and last)
  • Your student ID number (OSIS) 
  • Title of the piece you will be playing 
  • Why do you want to be in Winds Talent? (30 seconds or less) 

Video 2: 

Perform ONE prepared solo selection without accompaniment. (Performing without accompaniment means playing by yourself without a track or additional instruments.) 
 
Select a piece you feel confident performing that shows your skill level and musicality.  
Before playing, briefly introduce yourself, and provide the following information: 
  • Your name (first and last) 
  • Your student ID number (OSIS) 
  • Why do you want to be in Winds Talent? (30 seconds or less) 
  • The following instruments are permitted for a Winds Talent audition: Woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone, etc.) brass (trumpet, trombone etc.), percussion (snare drum, drum set, xylophone, etc.) or piano. Recorder is NOT permitted.