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Please check the various ensembles for application/deadline info, and results. Application deadlines are not negotiable!

Bergen County Band - information READY for 2009

  • To apply, due to Mr. Ebersole by November 3, 2008:
    • BCB application, completed and signed by student & parent (this is TWO pages!)
    • NVOT permission slip (page 2 of this info sheet), completed and signed by student & parent
    • $5 cash (cash only!)
  • Click here for the audition requirements, including specific scales and solos.
  • Percussion - Speak to Mr. Ebersole about the new requirements/etudes for 2008.
    • Mallets: Gloria etude, Joy excerpt (m.8-25 only), & scales (2 octaves C, A, & Eb major; 2 octave C chromatic)
    • Timpani: Tropicana etude, & Joy excerpt (m.126-142 only)
    • Multiple percussion (snare, traps, etc): Prelude & Scherzo etude, Inchon excerpt (m.164-185 only)
  • Auditions are Auditions: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Paramus High School, Paramus. The one-way bus will take you to the auditions. You must call for your own individual ride home.
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Bergen County Band info sheet & permission slip
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

Region Band - information READY for 2009

  • To apply, due to Mr. Ebersole by November 10, 2008:
  • Further information concerning audition requirements can be found on the Region website: www.njsma.com
  • Auditions are Saturday, January 10, 2008 (snow date: January 11) at a site to be determined.
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Region Band Info-Permission Slip
  • Individual audition appointments will be posted outside the Band Room. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time to register and get your audition paperwork.
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

Region Orchestra - information READY for 2009

  • To apply, due to Mr. Ebersole by November 10, 2008:
  • Further information concerning audition requirements can be found on the Region website: www.njsma.com
  • Auditions are Saturday, January 10, 2008 (snow date: January 11) at a site to be determined.
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Region Orchestra Info-Permission Slip
  • Individual audition appointments will be posted outside the Band Room. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time to register and get your audition paperwork.
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

All-State Band - information READY for 2009

  • Students who qualify for Region Band will be mailed applications.
  • Due date for completed applications returned to Mr. Ebersole is TBA.
  • Auditions are Saturday, January 24, 2009 at JP Stevens HS
  • Audition fee (cash) will be collected at auditions. Do not mail fee with the application!
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Region Band Info-Permission Slip.
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

Jr. Region Band - information pending for 2009

  • To apply, due to Mr. Ebersole by December 1, 2008:
    • Online application, completed online, printed, and signed by student & parent
    • NVOT permission slip, completed online, printed, and signed by student & parent
    • $12 cash (cash only!)
  • Auditions are Saturday, February 7, 2009 (snow date: February 8) at a site to be determined
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Jr. Region Band Info-Permission Slip
  • Further information can be found on the Region website: www.njsma.com
  • Individual audition appointments will be posted outside the Band Room. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time to register and get your audition paperwork.
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

Jr. Region Orchestra - information pending for 2009

  • To apply, due to Mr. Ebersole by December 1, 2008:
    • Online application, completed online, printed, and signed by student & parent
    • NVOT permission slip, completed online, printed, and signed by student & parent
    • $12 cash (cash only!)
  • Auditions are Saturday, February 7, 2009 (snow date: February 8) at a site to be determined
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Jr. Region Orchestra Info-Permission Slip
  • Further information can be found on the Region website: www.njsma.com
  • Individual audition appointments will be posted outside the Band Room. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time to register and get your audition paperwork.
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

2008 All-State Orchestra - info ready for 2008

  • Students who qualify for 2008 Region Orchestra (strings) will be mailed applications.
  • Winds/percussion will be selected at the 2008 All-State Band auditions.
  • Due date for completed applications returned to Mr. Ebersole is TBA.
  • String auditions are Saturday, March 15, 2008 site TBA
  • Audition fee (cash) will be collected at auditions.
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Region Orchestra handout.
  • Official results of those who qualified:
    • Minjeung Kim, violin
    • U-Jin Lee, violin
    • Michelle Lee, viola

2009 All-State Orchestra - information READY for 2009

  • Students who qualify for 2009 Region Orchestra (strings) will be mailed applications.
  • Winds/percussion will be selected at the 2009 All-State Band auditions.
  • Due date for completed applications returned to Mr. Ebersole is TBA.
  • String auditions are Saturday, March 21, 2009 site TBA
  • Audition fee (cash) will be collected at auditions.
  • Rehearsals/concert are listed on the Region Orchestra handout.
  • Official results of those who qualified: pending

All-Eastern Band & Orchestra - information pending for 2009

 

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