Why is a traditional military style march required on the band audition CD?
The performance of a standard “military style” march demonstrates to the band selection committee much about the ensemble. It exhibits a clear understanding by the director and individual musicians of the character, phrasing, dynamic contrast, articulation style, pitch control and transparency of musical lines often overlooked or under rehearsed by many bands. Additionally, the standard march is an important aspect of our band heritage and we want to ensure this form of musical expression is not lost to future generations of directors and ensemble members. The march requirement is of equal importance to the other selection you include on your CD, and the same care should be given to each.
