In a year mired in loss, frustration, isolation, and uncertainty it’s been a comfort and given me a sense of personal pride to have students that have endured and even thrived throughout the 2020 and 2021 school year.
Read MoreI'm very happy to congratulate one of my students, Andrew Kreitner, on being chosen as lead tenor sax for Georgia's All-State Jazz Band. Andrew has constantly surprised me with his earnestness and sincerity. Good job to Andrew for this much deserved achievement.
Read MoreWith the end of the school year upon us, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate all my students on their hard work and determination this year. I'm always surprised by their drive, humility, and capacity for the possible.
Read MoreHere are links to the GMEA website resources for All-State Band audition material for Middle and High schools. Chromatic scale ranges (required for all instruments) can be found by following the link to your age group and looking at the chart provided by GMEA.
There are 3 things on this and almost every audition, 1) Scales, 2) Etudes (aka prepared piece), 3) Sight reading. Scales and Etudes are listed below by grade then instrument.
