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Western District Updates
Updated November 23, 2025
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Junior audition times are now available on Avenir.
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Junior vocal auditions will use audio tracks to provide the starting pitch for scales and sight-reading. The audio tracks are now available on the Junior Vocal Audition Requirements page for students to practice with.
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Junior Audition Registration is past due. Late fees will be waived for bassoon, bari sax, jazz bari sax, jazz trumpet, jazz trombone, jazz piano, jazz guitar, and jazz bass. For late/walk-in registrations, email Kirsten Peirce at wdauditions.kpeirce@gmail.com
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Be sure to read the Info & Policies page for important policies regarding festivals and auditions. At the bottom of that page, there are links to find audition requirements and registration instructions.
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Click here for an info sheet specifically designed to be shared with your students.