T H E C H I P P E W A M A R C H I N G B A N D at Central Michigan University

Clarinet Audition Materials

“Play with the HEART of a true CHAMPION.”

Greetings! I’m excited to know of your interest in the Chippewa Marching Band! The attached materials will help you to prepare for your Audition in the Spring here at CMU. Our staff and our returning students look forward to working with you to give you your best chance at becoming part of the long and proud tradition of the Marching Chips. The enclosed technical and lyrical exercises are intended to let you demonstrate the best of your abilities. In addition to the required exercises for your instrument, be ready to play concert B-flat, E-flat, and F major scales and a chromatic scale across your range. You may also play a portion of a solo work or additional etudes and exercises that you’ve prepared for lessons or recitals and festivals, if you like. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about your audition. Be sure to look through the general Audition information packet to see how you can schedule your audition through the Orientation office. I’m looking forward to seeing YOU at CMU, Dr. James Batcheller, Director

169 Music Building • CMU • Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 • 989.774.3317 • batch1jc@cmich.edu

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Audition Music: Technical Exercise

The Chippewa Marching BandCentral Michigan University

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