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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. We will be happy to talk to you about the band and will be glad to arrange for you to visit a rehearsal. Please fill out all fields completely so we can get in touch with you about joining us!
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.
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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?
The Raleigh Concert Band is for the musically experienced adult with fairly extensive instrumental training.
Most of our members played in high school and college bands, and many have received individual instruction on their respective instruments and a number considered a career in music, either in performance or education. Most have entered careers in other fields and now consider music to be a serious hobby.
In general terms, if you played in a good high school or college band, you will have no problem playing with us.
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 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. We invite you to sit in for a few rehearsals prior to auditioning to help get the notes under their fingers and see what we are about. We have found that the rust usually comes off quickly.
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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