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2026-2027
Wind and Jazz Auditions

Auditions for the music program at Cal High are now available. Any student who plays an instrument and is interested in joining the music program is encouraged to audition.

 

Auditions will be available for Wind Ensemble (Honors Band), Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble (Jazz A) and Jazz Band (Jazz B) Rhythm Section. This is a great opportunity to be part of a performing ensemble, build musicianship, and participate in concerts and events throughout the year.

 

All information regarding audition dates, times, and requirements are in the google classrooms.

 

  • Wind Band Audition google classroom code is: 6einh5yh

  • Jazz Audition google classroom code is: sxpkigt

 

All auditions need to be submitted to the google classroom by Thursday April 30th, 2026.

 

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. G immediately at rgrigas@srvusd.net

2026-2027
Chamber Orchestra
Auditions

Please review these instructions in order to properly submit your audition video(s) for Chamber Orchestra. You may submit as many video files as needed, but please attach all of them to the same form. Your video(s) should show your face, hands and instrument while playing #1, #2 and #3 below:

  1. Here are the excerpts which should be prepared for your auditions:

    • Violin:  Academic Festival Overture - bars 1-24, 41-49, 63-85. 88-106 downbeat (Play top note if two notes are given.)            

      • Suggested tempo: half note = 60 bpm   

    • Viola:  bars 1-40, 88-106 (Play top note if two notes are given.)

      • Suggested tempo: half note = 60 bpm  

    • Cello:   Academic Festival Overture - bars 1-40, 87-106 (Play top note if two notes are given.)

      • Suggested tempo: half note = 60 bpm

    • Bass:   Academic Festival Overture - bars 1-40, 87-106

      • Suggested tempo: half note = 60 bpm

    • Piano:  Scherzo / Beethoven - bars 55-102

      • Suggested tempo is dotted quarter = 92 bpm

  2. Play up to 1 ½ minutes of a solo piece you have selected. Pianists may play up to 2 ½   minutes.

  3. 2 octave scale which has been selected for your instrument. Pianists may play the 2 octave scale of their choice with both hands.​

  4. Submit your video(s) HERE.

  5. Link to scales and excerpts is HERE.

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Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:59pm.

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If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Willis immediately at lwillis@srvusd.net

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