ATSSB

In Our 36th Year of Service to Small School Bands in Texas

Association of Texas Small School Bands

Use Year A for 26-27 School Year Auditions

The ATSSB Executive Committee has met to finalize audition protocols for percussion and “color” instruments:

Recorded Auditions: All percussion and color instruments (Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Trombone, etc.) will be recorded on the day of the Area audition using the Area audition materials.

No Live State Auditions: There will be no live chair tryouts at State for these instruments. Seating will be determined by the Area recordings, adjudicated by panels the Sunday after Area.

Preference Forms: Percussionists must declare their preference (Percussion Ensemble vs. Band) via a Percussion Declaration Form after advancing from Region but before auditioning at Area.

Ensemble Filling: The Percussion Ensemble will be filled with five students from each track based on their rank and stated preference. If a student’s first choice is full, they will be placed in the other ensemble.

Sectionals: To ensure color instrument players (who no longer have to audition at State) remain engaged, the committee will organize specialized sectionals for them on Wednesday/Thursday during the State convention.

Dallas Winds (an official ATSSB Licensee) has developed video tutorials for Year A audition etudes. These are free to ATSSB directors. Click HERE to access the videos. You may have to establish a username and account to access them, but you can trust this official ATSSB Licensee.

Dues are now $75 (it is after October 1). The $25 late fee goes into the ATSSB All-State Band Scholarship Fund.

The September Newsletter is now online. Click HERE to view it.