CHS Steel

CHS Steel Auditions for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

Check back in the Spring of 2025 for details about the auditions for interested students to join the band!

Students auditioning should to be able to read music in one clef (more information below). No prior experience playing pan is necessary.

Students interested in auditioning on drum set are expected to audition on pan as well. Drum set players should be able to play a calypso pattern (more information below).

More Information about Auditions

Students who make the band demonstrate a strong knowledge of note reading in either treble or bass clef, take direction from directors and student leaders positively and make corrections when needed, and demonstrate that they are picking up the music and the instrument quickly. Students also show determination and perseverance in a fast-paced rehearsal environment. Our first performances are shortly after auditions, so learning music happens at a very quick pace right from the start.

Students must also be able to commit to attending rehearsals on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 - 4:45 after school throughout the school year.
 

Resources for Students Interested in Auditioning
Students selected from the audition process must demonstrate the ability to read music on the staff. Students do NOT need to know how to read music with both clefs!

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Here are some resources that could be helpful in preparing for the auditions.

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• Reading Notes on Treble Clef Practice

• Reading Notes on Bass Clef Practice

Auditions for Drum Set
 
Any student interested in joining the band will audition on pan. Students who have prior drum set experience may also wish to audition on drum set. Students will be asked to demonstrate steady beat through two different drum beats. The first drum beat is the Calypso drum beat seen here.