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Audition Requirements

Please visit this link for official information regarding admission to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

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Entrance Requirements 

  • Acceptance to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is by audition only.

  • Students must minimally be at an intermediate skill level.

  • Two recommendations are required.  Requests for recommendation letters are done through SlideRoom (the audition application software) only.  Please include two names and email addresses in the reference section of the application.  SlideRoom will send an email to your references for them to submit their recommendation.  We will not accept recommendation letters via email or in person.

  • A copy of the student’s most recent report card must be submitted. A 2.0 Grade Point Average is required. Florida law requires a minimum 2.0 grade point average for participation in state performances, which includes All-State and other school-related activities.

  • Your audition will include an interview in addition to other arts area requirements. Please see these requirements below.

  • In order for your child to audition for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, the above steps must be completed. Douglas Anderson is not part of the school choice/magnet lottery!

Woodwinds & Brass

I. Scales: Applicants are expected to perform all 12 major scales, multiple octaves when appropriate, with arpeggios, and their chromatic scale, throughout the natural range of his/her instrument as per FBA All-State audition requirements.

 

II. Two Etudes: Performing the Florida Bandmasters Association All-State Band audition music (lyrical and technical etudes) would be appropriate. Those requirements can be found by clicking on the “All-State” tab at www.flmusiced.org/fba. Students should audition on the current year’s All-State material for their current grade level. Performing the All-State music for your audition is preferable; however, applicants may choose to perform two contrasting FBA-approved solos or method book excerpts of their choice. Etude books or solos may be purchased from any sheet music vendor. Music from your band class is not deemed appropriate for this audition.

 

III. One Sight Reading: You will be asked to play an excerpt lasting approximately 16 measures, according to your ability. You will be given 30 seconds to review the excerpt before you play it.

Percussion

I. Scales: Applicants are expected to perform all 12 major scales, multiple octaves when appropriate, with arpeggios, and their chromatic scale, on xylophone or marimba as per All-State audition requirements.

 

II. Three Etudes: The student must prepare three selections of contrasting style to demonstrate the student’s ability on snare drum, xylophone or marimba, and timpani. The pieces should be selected using All-State requirements for the grade level for which the student is auditioning. Those requirements can be found by clicking on the “All State” tab at www.flmusiced.org/fba. Performing the All-State music for your audition is preferable; however, applicants may choose to perform three contrasting selections or movements of their choice. Timpani, xylophone, and snare drum will be provided. Percussionists shall provide their own mallets, drumsticks, etc. Etude books or solos may be purchased from any sheet music vendor. Music from your band class is not deemed appropriate for this audition.

 

III. One Sight Reading: You will be asked to play a xylophone excerpt lasting approximately 16 measures, according to your ability. You will be given 30 seconds to review the excerpt before you play it.

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