College band

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Permalink Reply by Brent Michael Davids on May 7, 2009 at 8:34pm

i'm a former trombone and tuba player in bands, but now a composer by profession. I remember being the top player in my H.S., but when i got to college i wasn't accepted into any ensembles after auditioning, how embarrassing! It's a challenge for sure, but just go for it. If you know anyone at the Western Carolina band school, you might try calling them up, or calling the music school, and seeing if someone might give you more specific information about auditions and success rates, and all that.

Permalink Reply by Brandon on May 8, 2009 at 11:55pm

Wow. I played both of those in high school as well. My music teacher at my community college is the real deal. hes only a trumpet player but he knows his stuff. he has played proffesionally for a while. but that is great advise and i will call the music department up there and find out.
thanks for the advise.

Permalink Reply by guitarsean on October 21, 2009 at 2:43pm

Wow, I've been away for a while. Sorry this reply isn't more timely. My college had 2 bands. One for music majors and one for non-majors. If you don't get into one you can take it as an opportunity to find your weaknesses and improve. Then audition again later.

I was a music major at the University of Wisc. - Milwaukee. I got my degree in performance.

Permalink Reply by Merelen on December 27, 2009 at 12:30am

Band director here. How did things work out?