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1/24/2018

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The All-Star Marching Band will be performing again this year. I will be taking sign-ups very soon. Take a look at the info and let me know if you have any questions!
The Jefferson County Public Schools All-Star Marching Band is the band of the Pegasus Parade in Louisville, Kentucky. This highly televised parade is shown all over the state, and is an excellent representation of “our music programs.”
This year the parade will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Rehearsals for the All-Star Marching Band will all be held at Atherton HS on April 23rd from 3-7pm and May 1st from 4-6pm.
Field Commander Audition Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018; 3-4pm at Gheens
Audition Expectations-Field Commander:
1-page essay on why you should be chosen to lead the All-Star Band
March Backwards to “Shut Up and Dance”
Conduct “Shut Up and Dance” (bring your score)
Winds/Percussion/Guard Audition Date: Monday, April 16, 2018; 3-4:30pm at Atherton High School
Audition Expectations-Winds/Guard:
Students will perform “Shut Up and Dance” from memory while marching and playing. Timing of Feet with a metronome set to quarter note=120
Playing by memory while marching with a metronome set to quarter note=120
Posture and Equipment Carriage
Tone-Winds
Rhythmic Precision
Endurance
Behavior
Audition Expectations-Percussion:
Students will perform “Shut Up and Dance” and a Cadence and be adjudicated on the following:
Timing of Feet with a metronome set to quarter note=120
Play music by memory while marching with a metronome set to quarter note=120
Posture and Instrument Carriage
Rhythmic Precision
Endurance
Behavior
Technique: Matched Grip
Mike Arthur
Director of Bands
Eastern High School
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd.
Middletown, KY 40243
502-313-4049 option 5

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