AUDITION INFORMATION
The Audition Process
Prepare your audition.
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UPDATE: We are currently accepting a few more students for the Fall '24 semester via audition video!
Please submit an audition application below for your division for more information, and reach out to us for any questions. Videos should be sent to westgawinds@gmail.com with all of the required scales and repertoire included.
See the division breakdowns for the installment amounts and due dates, which can be paid in full or in installments.
Submit an audition application below for your division for more information!
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
Students should prepare music from standard repertoire for their instrument as well as two scales of their choice. Three minutes is the maximum time allotted so that we can hear all auditions in a timely manner. You may use the GMEA All-State Lyrical etude or music from your current band class or private lessons.
Percussionists should prepare two scales plus a mallet etude and a snare etude from the instrument's standard repertoire. You may use the GMEA All-State etudes or other materials at your discretion.
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The Middle School Division membership tuition will be $200 for the year after the audition process is complete, paid in full OR in installments. Membership in West Georgia Winds is for the entire season and tuition is non-refundable.
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Middle School: $200 for full year, $100 per semester
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Fall Semester
October 13th: First Installment $50
November 10th: Second Installment $50
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Spring Semester
March 9th: Third Installment $50
April 6th: Fourth/Final Installment $50
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
Students should prepare the GMEA All-State lyrical or technical etude for their instrument. Students will also perform as many scales as possible within a two-minute timeframe (major, minor, and extended scales allowed). Points will be given for each successful octave and arpeggio.
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Percussionists should prepare the GMEA timpani and snare etudes as well as the scale requirements above.
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The High School Division membership tuition will be $300 for the year after the audition process is complete, paid in full OR in installments. Membership in West Georgia Winds is for the entire season and tuition is non-refundable.
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High School: $300 for full year, $150 per semester
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Fall Semester
October 13th: First Installment $75
November 10th: Second Installment $75
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Spring Semester
March 9th: Third Installment $75
April 6th: Fourth/Final Installment $75
VOCAL DIVISION
1. Students should be prepared to sing “My Country Tis’ of Thee” in G major for sopranos & tenors and E major for altos & basses.​
2. Pitch matching - Sing back the 5 note phrase played on a neutral syllable.
3. Sight-read your part in an SATB sight-reading example . Students may sing it on numbers, solfege or a neutral syllable.
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The Vocal Division membership tuition will be $160 for the year after the audition process is complete, paid in full OR in installments. Membership in West Georgia Voices is for the entire season and tuition is non-refundable.
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Voices Division: $160 for full year, $80 per semester
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Fall Semester
October 13th: First Installment $40
November 10th: Second Installment $40
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Spring Semester
March 9th: Third Installment $40
April 6th: Fourth/Final Installment $40
Submit an audition application form.
Wait to hear from WGA regarding audition results.
We will reach out to you soon via email with audition results and reportoire pieces. Until then, keep practicing!