1. IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS HONOR BAND 2012-2013

2. PURPOSE To promote and celebrate young musicians. To broaden the music education of Iredell County middle school students and to provide opportunities for more advanced training in instrumental music through performance.

3. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Any young musician enrolled in a band class in the I-SS School District. Middle School Level: 6-8 grade High School Level: 9-12

4. BENEFITS You get to experience being in an ensemble thats the best of the best. Your participation and dedication looks great on applications and resumes.

5. AM I AVAILABLE? AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Bb – Eb – Ab – F Chromatic Prepared Solo w/cuts Sight Reading AUDITIONS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 th – 9:00 AM @ EIMS HONOR BAND CLINIC: JANUARY 25 th & 26 th @ SHS. All Day Friday Rehearsal Saturday half day rehearsal 2:00 PM performance

6. AUDITION DAY 1.Receive Audition Sticker at Registration table 2.Warm up until your number is called in a room filled with just your instrument. 3.Blind Audition: No talking – just show off your Mad Musician Skillz 4.After audition you are welcome to leave – grab a milkshake on your way home and go back to your typical Saturday ritual of sleeping in.

7. WHAT IF I MAKE IT??? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! You get your concert music in advance - 2 weeks prior to Jan 25 & 26 date. Rehearsal with guest clinician: Friday 9-5 (with a long lunch in between for fun) Saturday 9-12 Performance time 2:00 PM @ SHS

8. DOES IT COST? AUDITION FEE $5 per student Deadline for registration is Tuesday before Turkey Day. (Nov. 20, 2012) HONOR BAND CLINIC $15 Clinic Fee (bring your own lunch) $25 Clinic Fee (2 Meals included) Both Fees include a T- shirt for the event!

9. WHOS INTERESTED????