Audition Information
BAND AUDITIONS:
For Information about our Jazz Band/Band Auditions, please see below:
All students should talk to their Band Director to receive their music; Non-SJCSD Students can pick up their music from the front office at SAHS, or click here for music files.
Welcome to the SJCCA Band Program! The following information outlines the audition process for Concert Band placement and Jazz Band placement for incoming and potential students.
GENERAL INFORMATION – HOW TO AUDITION
To be considered for the SJCCA Band Program, students must complete all of the following steps:
- Register for SJCCA as a Program of Choice through the Student’s Home Access Center (HAC).
- The application window opens January 5, 2026.
- Sign up for an audition time on the SJCCA website (www.sjcca.org).
- Audition sign-ups open January 5, 2026.
- Complete an audition:
- January 21, 2026 – In-person, on-campus auditions at St. Augustine High School (Band Room).
- If unable to attend, Mr. Peters will visit Sebastian MS and Murray MS for in-person auditions.
- All others must email Mr. Peters to arrange a virtual audition (Zoom/Teams).
- Email: [email protected]
- January 21, 2026 – In-person, on-campus auditions at St. Augustine High School (Band Room).
CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS – CURRENT 8TH & 9TH GRADE STUDENTS
Students must complete an individual audition in-person (preferred) or via Zoom/ Teams
Part 1: Major Scales
- Perform 3 major scales from: Concert C, G, Ab, Eb, F, Bb (scales will be chosen by Mr. Peters)
- Scales must follow the Florida All-State pattern
- At least one octave
- Scales do not need to be memorized
Part 2: Required Audition Solo:
Links to the Required Solos can be found on sjcca.org - Brass/Woodwinds: Barbara Allen
- Percussion: Sonatina (Snare Drum)
- Solos do not need to be memorized
JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS
Jazz Band auditions are separate from Concert Band auditions.
Important Information:
Requirements:
•Students will perform the prepared Jazz Solo for When the Saints Go Marching In by 1.) Performing the Head (melody section) along with a Rhythm Section Backing Track followed by 1 Improvised or Ad-Libbed Solo Section and then a return of the Head (melody.)
•Piano/ Bass/ Guitar Rhythm Section students will do the same as above for Wind Players, but the backing track will not have their part performing in the background.
•Drum Set Players must be able to read drum set parts and during the solo section will keep time but will do a 2-measure drum fill at measure 7 and 8 and measure 15 and 16 of the solo section. Drum Set players will play along with a backing track that has the set part omitted from the recording.
Students select SJCCA Band as ONE Program of Choice in HAC (even if auditioning for Jazz Band).
Students who are accepted into Jazz Band must have room for TWO band classes in their schedule. The only exception made is for Piano/ Bass/ and Guitar Students- but these students must be enrolled in another SJCCA Course (Guitar and Bass students must be enrolled in a Guitar class or a Band Class.)
New for 2026–2027:
- Students on non-traditional jazz instruments (flute, clarinet, French horn, etc.) may audition.
- If interest allows, a second jazz ensemble will be added. If there is not enough interest to start a 2nd Jazz Ensemble, many students auditioning for jazz band may not be accepted into Jazz as most of the current Jazz Ensemble is returning for 2026-2027.
FINAL NOTES
Audition results will be NOT shared after all students have auditioned. Audition Results are final, and students are accepted at the discretion of the band director based on the individual student’s audition. Placement decisions are final.
When applying in HAC, students can only select up to 3 programs of interest and must rank them in priority order.
Students will be notified via the email that is in HAC after the Lottery Drawing has taken place (early Spring). Once this happens, Mr. Peters will also notify the students that were accepted into the SJCCA Band Program.
Please keep in mind that Marching Band is a Requirement of ALL Band Students and that marching band has a Summer Schedule and outside of school time commitment.
All students in the Band and Jazz Band programs have a required Fair Share Fee as well.