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[quote=Anonymous]Look at the audition pre screen requirements for the schools he is interested in, and start working with the private coach to master those audition pieces now.

Have a repertoire prepared, so he can perform different pieces when asked.  For example, my kid auditioned vocal music.  They prepared pieces in Italian, German, English (an old song, not contemporary) and French, plus had a selection of musical theater songs prepared.  They mostly auditioned with the two best classical songs (according to the vocal coach and choir director) but at several of the conservatories, the committee looked at their repertoire and picked two on the spot.

I assume your school does not teach AP Music Theory?

You can purchase those textbooks online, and try to learn the material self taught or through a tutor.

Work on sight reading.  This is part of every audition.

They won't care what his school band sounds like.  They care what he sounds like and if he can sight read.

For those saying don't waste time auditioning for music, my kid kid and several others got into multiple top 10-20 schools through their musical talents.  After the underrepresented minority/1st gen kids and the ROTC kids, the top music kids at our high school consistently have the best college admissions outcomes.

The colleges also let them double major, or switch majors after 1st semester.  Auditioning for music is a win/win if tge kid has the talent to make it into the top programs.[/quote]

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