On Sunday, June 29, at 12:30 P.M., all campers will audition on their primary instrument or on voice for placement into the camp ensembles.  Some campers may choose to audition on a secondary instrument as well, or to try out for one of the auditioned choral ensembles.  These auditions will take place in Broyhill Music Center; specific room assignments will be announced at the 6 P.M. General Meeting on Saturday as well as being posted throughout the building.

Campers will audition individually with one or more camp faculty members listening. Suggested audition pieces and scale requirements for each instrument as well as some audition information specific to certain ensembles are linked below.  Please prepare these pieces prior to coming to camp and bring your music with you to the audition, including a copy for the faculty.

We make every effort for these auditions to be as stress-free as possible.  The faculty will conduct the auditions in a relaxed and professional manner.  Their goal is for everyone to play or sing to his or her full potential.  Try to relax and enjoy the experience.

Many fine musicians will be playing and singing at these auditions.  Many of them will be "first chair" in their respective home ensembles.  Because of this not everyone will be a first chair player or singer here at Cannon Music Camp.  Please know that your placement into the various ensembles and your specific seating in them was done to the very best of the auditioning faculty's ability.  You should be able to grow as a musician no matter what ensemble you place into.
 

For instrumentalists, pieces that are used for All-District, All-Region, or All-State auditions or Solo and Ensemble festivals would be fine for CMC ensemble auditions.  Also, the person listening to your audition will ask you to play scales.  Ask your music teacher what scales are appropriate for your age and ability level.  Follow the highlighted links below for other specific suggestions of the kinds of pieces and scales you should prepare for your Cannon Music Camp ensemble audition.  If your instrument is not highlighted, please check back later for updates.

For vocalists or anyone interested in auditioning for them, click on the specific vocal ensemble for audition requirements.