Junior Western Districts

** This opportunity is open to any 7th grade band student entering the 8th grade and is a "student in good standing".

The Junior District Festival consists of five different ensembles:
Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Treble Chorus (for girls),

and Male Chorus (for boys).

Students from the four western counties of Massachusetts
audition every year in December to participate in these groups.

If accepted, they perform challenging music under an acclaimed conductor at a gala concert in March.

It's a very high honor to be accepted and is a great music making opportunity.

For the auditions, students are required to perform a solo piece for their instrument, major and chromatic scales, and a short sight reading example.

For other district information please refer to the following website:
www.mmeawd.org

You may order the audition pieces from:
Gerry's Music Shop, South Hadley MA (413) 534-7402


Junior District Calendar:

Any student interested in auditioning must:
1. Complete all Jr. District required Major and chromatic scales.
2. Get a copy of the audition piece/requirements from Mr.U before leaving for summer break.

** It is recommended that any student auditioning for Junior Districts take lessons
privately on their instrument.

Over the summer vacation start taking private lessons.

Please inform Mr. Nelson-Unczur that you are interested in auditioning.

* Exact dates will be announced at the start of the school year. *

Pre-audition: The 3rd week of October

Endorsement form and money due to Mr.U: First Friday of November.
(Registration fee - cash or check made out to 'Chris Nelson-Unczur')

Auditions: Saturday, December - Westfield State University
(snow date: One week after the originally scheduled Saturday, December)
 
Festival Music Prep: February (once the music comes in) - Schedule times with Mr. U
* Listen to as many recordings of the pieces as possible.

Saturday, March - First rehearsal -  - 9 AM to 3PM
(snow date: Sunday, March)
Saturday, March - Second rehearsal -  - 9 AM to 2 PM.
Concert: 3 PM
(snow date: Sunday, March)