Interested in being a part of the Casteel Colt Band?

Here's how.

AUDITION INFORMATION FOR 2020-2021:

Audition materials for current 8th-11th graders are currently posted to Google Classroom.

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To sign up for an audition, or to request materials or ask questions, email Mr. Garland at garland.saul@cusd80.com

We can't wait to have you join our team of excited and enthusiastic students! Being a member of our band program means hard work, dedication, passion, and enthusiasm. Get ready!

 

If you are an incoming 7th or 8th grader (woodwinds and brass)...

• There are two options for you: Cadet Band (no audition) or Concert Band (audition required).

• First, sign up for Cadet Band. If you are interested in auditioning for a higher ensemble (Concert Band), email the director for audition and placement information. Auditions happen at the end of April each year. 

• PERCUSSIONISTS - Sign up for Percussion Ensemble.

 

If you are an incoming 9th through 12th grader....

• WOODWINDS AND BRASS: Sign up for Symphonic Band, but schedule an ensemble placement audition as soon as possible. Chair placement auditions will happen at the beginning of the school year.

• PERCUSSIONISTS: Sign up for Percussion Ensemble.

• If interested in being in Marching Band, this is a separate class to sign up for. Note: it is Casteel Band Policy that in order to be in Marching Band, they must also be enrolled in a primary concert band during the school day. Some exceptions can be made - email the director with these questions.

• Percussion students interested in drumline must be enrolled in Marching Band and be placed on the drumline through an audition taking place at the end of April/early May. Dates TBA.

• COLORGUARD: Sign up for Marching Band AND the COLOR/WINTERGUARD CLASS through CUSD. Auditions for colorguard will take place at the end of April. Students must be accepted into the guard through an audition process. Dates TBA.