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BAND

Band Audition Requirements

The Band Pathway is looking for middle school students with passion for playing Instrumental Music in a traditional band.  Students will demonstrate their musical skills by performing a solo and telling us about their passion.

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To apply to the CPMA Band Pathway:

Please complete an audition video. Your video should be recent (within one month of submission) and must include the following components. Your video should not exceed 10 minutes in length.

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Video Introduction

  1. ​In your video, please introduce yourself.  Include:

  • Your first and last name

  • The grade you will be entering in the Fall

  • What instrument(s) you play 

     

   2. Answer the following questions:

  • What do you enjoy about playing music?

  • Why do you want to come to CPMA?

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   3. Play a musical selection on your instrument!

  • Remember to introduce the musical selection you will be performing.

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Haven't received a musical instrument yet?

Tell us what instrument you would like to learn to play and why.

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Students will be evaluated individually.  Areas of assessment will include:

Craftsmanship

Personal Expression

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION

Please upload your Band videos to a Google Drive or DropBox Folder.  Ensure the settings on your folder are set so that "Anyone with the Link" can view the contents.

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Please click here to return to the application page:

CONTACT US

Creative, Performing & Media Arts Middle School

5050 Conrad Ave..

San Diego, CA 92117

858.800.5550

CPMAAdmissions@sandi.net

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Tuesday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Thursday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
 

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