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CHS Steel
CHS Steel "Learn to Play Pan" Summer Camp
Our "Learn to Play Pan" camp is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 15-19, 2024. The camp is for 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th graders (as of the 2023-2024 school year) zoned for Catonsville High School or Landsdowne High School.
Sessions will run from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, July 15 - 19. The "Learn to Play Pan" Camp will present a concert along with other bands from our camps on Friday, July 19th, at 7:00 PM.
Most of the members of CHS Steel play instruments other than percussion. Students DO NOT need to be percussionists to participate! Naturally, students who are able to read music will have an advantage to learning pan, but you do NOT need to know how to read music to attend the camp.
There is no cost to participate in the camp! Space is limited and registration will be first come, first served.
CHS Steel Auditions
Our auditions for the 2023 - 2024 school year have concluded. Check back in Spring 2024 for information regarding the 2024 - 2025 school year auditions.
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.
Auditions for Drumset
Any student interested in joining the band will audition on pan. Students who have prior drumset experience may also wish to audition on drumset. Students will be asked to demonstrate steady beat through two different drum beats. The first drum beat is the Calypso drum beat seen here.
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Students auditioning on drumset would also be asked to play any drum beat of their choosing. The audition is largely focused on students playing at a steady tempo for an extended period of time.
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!
Here are some resources that could be helpful in preparing for the auditions.
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