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Regional Cadet Support Unit (Prairie) P.O. Box 17000 Station Forces Winnipeg MB R3J 3Y5 1085-20-16 (RC CTO) 30 September 2008 Distribution List CADET HONOUR BAND OF PRAIRIE REGION 2009 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Cadets will be selected, by video auditions, for the Cadet Honour Band of Prairie Region, which will be conducted from 10 – 19 April 2009. The selected cadets attending the activity will participate in advanced music and leadership training. The training week will culminate in a public performance on 18 April 2009. 2. Detachment Commanders (Det Comds) are to advise all unit Commanding Officers of the following selection procedures:

a. identify cadet unit musicians who can play a pipe band or military band instrument with at least a level three ability who wish to audition for the 2009 Honour Band; b. determine if cadets are available during the period 10 - 19 April

2009; and c. ensure interested cadets submit a video audition as described in

Annex A, to the Region Cadet Common Training Officer (RC CTO). The audition tape/DVD must arrive at RCSU (Pra) NLT 1 December 2008.

3. The RC CTO will develop a list of eligible cadet musicians by instrument category by 7 January 2009 based on the following criteria (in order):

a. video auditions;

b. availability;

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c. instrument distribution for proper musical balance; and

d. cadet population and distribution. 4. The Cadet Detachments will be notified of the initial selection NLT 15 January 2009. 5. Det Comds are requested to ensure all cadet units under their command are advised of the audition requirements. If there are any queries, contact the RC CTO, Capt A.W. Cann at (204) 833-2500 extension 5183. Original signed by T.J. Szczerski Lieutenant-Colonel Deputy Commanding Officer Annexes: Annex A Video Audition Instructions Annex B Information Sheet and Application Annex C Public Affairs Information Sheet Annex D Military Band Audition Requirements Annex E Pipe Band Audition Requirements Distribution List Action Det Comd RCSU (Pra) Det Winnipeg Det Comd RCSU (Pra) Det Regina Det Comd RCSU (Pra) Det Edmonton RC CTO Info RCSU (Pra) Trg Svcs O

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Annex A 1085-20-16 (RC CTO) 30 Sep 08 CADET HONOUR BAND OF PRAIRIE REGION 2009 VIDEO AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Under the supervision of an adult (the adult does not need to appear on the video), cadets shall demonstrate their musical ability while being video recorded. 2. If cadets are able to play more than one band instrument they may audition on as many instruments as they wish, but must perform all requirements on each instrument. 3. Audition procedures are as follows:

a. cadets will clearly state name, cadet unit, and instrument;

b. cadets will perform required music for their instrument contained in Annex D or Annex E, as appropriate; and

c. auditions must be performed on the instrument (i.e. auditions will

not be accepted if played on practice pads/chanters).

4. Auxiliary positions (if any), such as vocalists, masters of ceremony, highland dancers, and conductors will be selected from the instrumentalists selected. These auditions will be held after the cadets arrive at the training location. 5. The video must be submitted to the RC CTO no later than 1 December 2008. Cadet units may submit recordings of all of their cadets on a single tape/DVD. Please label the tapes/DVDs with Name(s), Instrument(s), and Cadet Unit for all cadets auditioning. If using a videotape, please ensure that the tape is NEW and that playback works on a separate playback device (i.e. if you record on a Super 8 camcorder, please ensure that the playback works on a different device such as a VCR). The ONLY video formats that will be accepted are as follows (formats not on this list will be returned and cadets submitting incorrect formats will not be considered): a. VHS;

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b. S-VHS (do not send tape adapters); c. Video Super 8;

d. Video Hi8;

e. Digital 8mm; f. Mini DV;

g. *DVD (Please do not use DVD-RW Media. Note DVDs will not be

returned); and h. *CD-R (AVI video format in 4:3 aspect ratio). * Please submit all video in 4:3 aspect ratio – no widescreen formats

will be accepted. 6. A complete, FORTRESS generated CF 51 for the activity must be submitted with a video cassette as well as the completed application form attached at Annex B. 7. Videos, applications, and CF 51s are to be sent to one of the following addresses:

Address (for ALL methods of Canada Post Delivery):

Courier Address (for other companies):

Region Cadet Common Training Officer Regional Cadet Support Unit (Prairie) P.O. Box 17000 Stn Forces Winnipeg MB R3J 3Y5

Region Cadet Common Training Officer Regional Cadet Support Unit (Prairie) Bldg 137 – Rm 255 715 Wihuri Road Winnipeg MB R3J 3Y5 (204) 833-2500 ext 5183

8. Videotapes will be returned at the conclusion of the activity. DVDs will not be returned. All cadets are asked to please rewind tapes prior to mailing.

Annex B 1085-20-16 (RCMA) 30 Sep 08 CADET HONOUR BAND OF PRAIRIE REGION 2009 INFORMATION SHEET AND APPLICATION Last Name: First Name Middle Initials: Gender: M F

Home Phone #: E-Mail Address Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s): ( )

Unit #: CO's Name: CO's Phone Number: RCSCC RCACC RCACS

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Cadet Rank:

Special Dietary Requirements: Allergies:

Audition Instrument(s) Years played

Year of participation in Honour Band (circle one)

First Year Second Year Third Year More than 3 Years

The undersigned cadet applies to participate in the Cadet Honour Band of Prairie Region and is available from 10 – 19 April 2009. The undersigned understands no leave will be given during the period of the concentration.

Cadet Signature

Parent or Legal Guardian Signature

Commanding Officer Signature

School Official Name & Position (complete only if applicant will be missing school days) (Print Name & Position)

School Official Signature:

PLEASE NOTE:

Incomplete Applications will be returned to the unit for completion, which will cause delays in the audition being accepted and considered. Cadets MUST complete ALL of the fields on this annex.

Annex C 1085-20-16 (RC CTO) 30 Sep 08

CADET HONOUR BAND OF PRAIRIE REGION 2009 PUBLIC AFFAIRS INFORMATION SHEET (Please Print)

The information provided in this questionnaire will be used to assist in the creation of press releases, home-towners, or newspaper articles to promote the Honour Band activity.

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Cadet Rank: Cadet Unit:

RCSCC RCACC RCACS

Local Newspaper:

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Why did you start playing a musical instrument?

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Play the following scales as quickly as possible in the key listed and with the articulations given. Adjust each scaleonly to fit your range (i.e. play only one octave if existing scale is out of your range). Percussionists auditioning

for the Xylophone soloist position, please play the scales on any mallet instrument as part of your audition

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Cadet Honour Band of Prairie Region 2009 Audition Music – Tenor Drum*

Tenor Drummers are to perform, on the instrument, a 4-part 2/4 quick march from their repertoire,

illustrating their abilities in both flourish drumming and rhythm drumming. A copy of the drum part performed must accompany the audition tape/disc.

Cadet Honour Band of Prairie Region 2009 Audition Music – Bass Drum*

Bass Drummers are to perform, on the instrument, a 4-part 2/4 quick march from their repertoire which best

Illustrates their skill on the instrument. The quick march performed must include the Bass drum cut-off signal. A copy of the drum part performed must accompany the audition tape/disc.

*For both Tenor and Bass Drummers, parts should be performed with a Side Drummer and, if possible/desired, a bagpiper. If the interested musician comes from a cadet unit without an active Pipe Band, the drummer should make

comment on the audition tape that they do not have the ability to perform with other players.

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