AUDITION INFORMATION
The Audition Process
Prepare your audition.
2025-26 auditions will be held on September 14th at the University of West Georgia Humanities Building for the High School Division and at Carrollton Middle School for the Middle School Division.
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Submitted the hyper-linked form to sign up for an audition. Contact us with any questions, concerns, or conflicts--we will be happy to assist!
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NOTE: All rehearsal dates, times, and locations are included in our calendar page for the entire season.
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See the division breakdowns for the installment amounts and due dates.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
Students should prepare music from standard repertoire for their instrument as well as two scales of their choice. Three minutes is the maximum time allotted so that we can hear all auditions in a timely manner. You may use the GMEA All-State Lyrical etude or music from your current band class or private lessons.
Percussionists should prepare two scales plus a mallet etude and a snare etude from the instrument's standard repertoire. You may use the GMEA All-State etudes or other materials at your discretion.
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The Middle School Division membership tuition will be $200 for the year after the audition process is complete, paid in full OR in two installments. Membership in West Georgia Winds is for the entire season and tuition is non-refundable.
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Middle School: $200 for full year (or two installments)
$100 for second semester only (one installment)
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this only applies to new members who did not participate in the first semester.
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Fall Semester
September 28th: First Installment: $100 (optional full $200 amount)
October 2nd: Final Installment: $100​
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Spring Semester (for new joining members only)
January 18th: $100
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
Students should prepare the GMEA All-State lyrical or technical etude for their instrument. Students will also perform as many scales as possible within a two-minute timeframe (major, minor, and extended scales allowed). Points will be given for each successful octave and arpeggio.
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Percussionists should prepare the GMEA timpani and snare etudes as well as the scale requirements above.
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The High School Division membership tuition will be $300 for the year after the audition process is complete, paid in full OR in two installments. Membership in West Georgia Winds is for the entire season and tuition is non-refundable.
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High School: $300 for full year (or two installments)
$150 for second semester only (one installment)
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this only applies to new members who did not participate in the first semester.
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Fall Semester
September 28th: First Installment: $150 (optional full $300 amount)
October 2nd: Second Installment: $150
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Spring Semester (for new joining members only)
January 18th: $150
Submit an audition application form.
Wait to hear from WGA regarding audition results.
We will reach out to you soon via email with audition results and reportoire pieces. Until then, keep practicing!