All new brass candidates are required to submit a 2010 Registration Form (Complete here). Along with your application, please submit the $100 registration fee (we accept all credit cards or download the form and send to the office with check or money order) and mail to:

Carolina Crown
attn: 2008 Brass Auditions
227A Main Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715  

Once we have received your registration form and fee we will send you an e-mail with the appropriate audition packet attachment in PDF format (you must perform the REQUIRED audition music).  The $100 is waived for all returning members, however, we require returning members to fill out a new 2010 registration form so that we have your most current information on file.

*If you require a PDF reader program, visit adobe.com to download the most current reader for your computer.

THE AUDITION PROCESS

Throughout all audition camps, you will be evaluated on tone quality, range, articulation, flexibility, overall musicianship, and the ability to move your feet and play at the same time.  You can also expect to be evaluated by the visual faculty at some point during the audition process.  In addition to music and marching skills, expect to be assessed with regard to your work ethic, attitude, and character.

Carolina Crown believes in developing skills for the future. We want to provide you with as much constructive information as possible so that you may continue to grow as a musician. Regardless of the fact that you may, or may not earn a spot in the organization, we want to make sure that you have the knowledge and tools necessary to become a better player.

Please be certain to bring the following items to your audition:  a mouthpiece; your primary instrument (there will be more people than horns at the early camps – please bring an instrument if at all possible – if your primary instrument is trombone you may audition on that instrument); a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors, and a pencil.  If you have any questions, please contact the crown office info@carolinacrown.org and they will direct you to the appropriate personnel.