This audition application is for INDIVIDUALS.

If you are a Band Director, please follow this link to our audition application for FULL BANDS: HERE.

The Varsity Performing Arts Celebration of Bands will be held November 22-25, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, AND March 6-9, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. Students may choose which event they would like to attend.

When uploading your entry qualification video, make sure all information is listed correctly, and please submit one form per performer.

Thank you for being a part of this event, and good luck!

Student First Name:

Student Last Name:

Instrument (if guard/dance/majorette, please state that in lieu of instrument):

Student Email:

Student Current Grade:

Name of School:

Name of Band (If different from school name):

School Address:

Street Name and Number, City and State, Zip Code

Parent Name:

Parent Email Address:

Parent Phone Number:

If given a spot, which event would you like to attend:

November 22-25, 2026March 6-9, 2027

I acknowledge that by submitting a video to the VPA Celebration of Bands, I agree to abide by the Audition Requirements and that in the video I meet all eligibility guidelines laid out above.

I agree

Video Submission:

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Video Submission 1 & 2:

Woodwinds and Brass:

Please select and prepare 2 solos and/or etudes of differing musical content showing us your lyrical and technical abilities.
Mellophones may audition on French Horn if they choose.
You may play them accompanied or unaccompanied. If unaccompanied, please skip lengthy rests by pausing and then continuing with the piece.

Percussion:

Please play the following rudiments slow-fast-slow on the drum of your choice (snare, bass, or quad drum #2):
Double Stroke Roll
Single Paradiddle
Flam Accent
Please play a solo on any percussion instrument, showing us your musicality and ability to maintain tempo.

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Video Submission 3: ALL

Please demonstrate your marching ability by performing a Box drill at a tempo of 120-144 BPM:
Box instructions: Forward 8 > Left 8 > Backward 8 > Right 8 > Forward 8 > Right 8 > Backward 8 > Left 8 > Forward 8 > Halt
Woodwinds and Brass: Please hold a concert F on the left and right portions and rest on the forward and backward portions.
Percussion: Please play quarter note taps on the left and right portions and rest on the forward and backward portions.

Guard, Majorette, or Dancers Video Submission 1 & 2:

Please submit 2 videos of previous or current work from a show or routine. These videos should be of contrasting styles.
Guard Note: The performance will only utilize the flag. One video must utilize flag work, and the second video may utilize any standard equipment of your choosing (flag, rifle, saber).
Majorette Note: The performance will only utilize a single baton. One video must utilize a single baton, and the second video may utilize any standard equipment of your choosing (double/triple baton, streamers, knives, etc.)
Dancers Note: You may choose any styles you feel confident in.

Guard, Majorette, or Dancer Video Submission 3:

Please submit a video of you marching while doing any type of routine you choose. This video should utilize a glide step, jazz walk, or strut style.
Instructions: Forward 16 > Hold 4 > Backward 16 > Hold 4 > Forward 16 > Halt
Tempo: Between 120-144 BPM

Once you have completed your videos, post them unlisted on YouTube.

Please share an unlisted YouTube video link to Video 1:

Please share an unlisted YouTube video link to Video 2:

Please share an unlisted YouTube video link to Video 3:

If you have any questions, please contact performingarts@varsity.com

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