Band

• Volunteers must have a current volunteer application on file with the district. Please fill out the NTPS online volunteer application.
• Class content is posted on Canvas. Please log in to see information and assignments for your class.
• The Band Parent Association meets once each month, usually on the second Monday evening at 6:00 pm (check the upcoming events for exact dates). All band families and students are welcome.

Jazz Band Audition Requirements

• Play all 12 major scales. Drum set exempt from this requirement.
• Play the melody of any well-known jazz standard from memory.
• Play the prepared audition piece. Follow the link below for your instrument.
  • Saxophone
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Bass
  • Drums
• Name at least two well-known, living jazz players of your instrument. These should be artists that you have heard.
• Name two additional historical players of your instrument, one of which is known for big band playing and one known for solo/combo work.
• Play a chromatic scale the full length of your horn up and down, demonstrating good air support, tone, flexibility and range.
• Drummers Only:  Demonstrate good time keeping in a variety of styles – swing, shuffle, Latin (bossa nova), and ballad.  Be able to demonstrate the “feathered” bass drum technique. Use sticks appropriate to the style you are playing.

Symphonic Band auditions are held in May for the following school year.

If you have never been a member of Symphonic Band, please prepare the material for new students. If you have already been a member of symphonic band for at least one year, please prepare the material for veterans.