Interested in joining the band?
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Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at The Fletcher Academy (400 Cedarview Ct, Raleigh, NC 27609)
If you’re a musician and are interested in becoming a band member, the fastest way to obtain information is to contact us using the form below. Please fill out all fields completely so we can get in touch with you about joining us!
Before joining the ensemble, musicians will be asked to complete an audition for our director. The audition is not to be feared, as we simply screen for the ability to play various keys at reasonable intonation and reading ability approximately at the level of music the band usually performs.
While some sections may be near or at capacity we always have an eye out for potential new players. We maintain contact with other bands in the area and If we cannot immediately find you a seat we very likely can refer you to an opportunity to play elsewhere.
Phone Number
919-847-2263
Email address
bigbandnc@nc.rr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
We appreciate your interest in the Raleigh Concert Band, the “State Capitol Band.” Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about joining our ensemble.
Are there any minimum requirements for playing in the band?
Before joining the band, we kindly ask musicians to complete a simple audition for our director. We merely screen for the ability to play in different keys, with reasonable intonation, and the ability to sight-read at approximately the level of music the ensemble typically plays.
Audition materials can be found posted on our website (soon!)
I am interested in joining the band as a regular member, but it’s been a while since I played regularly. I had pretty good training, but I’m too rusty to audition. How do I deal with that?
While we do look for fairly advanced musical skills, we realize that time spent away from music can dull the edge somewhat. Our audition is casual and not to be feared. We merely screen for the ability to play in keys, with reasonable intonation and reading ability approximately at the level of music the band usually performs. The audition materials for each instrument are posted on our website and musicians are encouraged to practice it ahead of time.
I’d like to play with the band while I am home for the summer from college. Can I sit in for the summer without a formal audition?
You could most likely play our summer program without undue difficulty. In the Summer we concentrate on having a good time with the music and the material tends toward pops and light classical.
We usually waive the audition requirement for summer musicians but we do ask for experienced players who can perform the music we are programming.
Numbers are limited in the sections so call early if you are seriously interested in a spot, particularly in the large sections.
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