Can I send a CD or cassette tape audition, using snail mail? Since 2005, students are no longer allowed to send CD or cassette tape auditions via snail mail. All auditions must be uploaded to this site (Click here for details). Students will have more time to work on audition music by eliminating the mail process. The WIBC office can receive uploaded auditions as fast as 3-4 minutes (with fast connection). Students will save money on postage and the less expensive MP3 audition cost. Students get to use FREE SmartMusic software (full version) to record audition. SmartMusic Benefits (more info CLICK HERE): Students can play their solo part with the piano accompaniment. Students can hear their solo played with the piano part. Students can tune with two different built-in tuners. Students can review history about composer/composition. Students can set practice loops on difficult sections. Students can slow down or speed up accompaniment. Students can use the new sight reading feature in SmartMusic 2012. Students can play along with full concert band and jazz band recordings. Students can see music on computer screen as they work on solos, concert band pieces, jazz band pieces, and technical passages. Students can listen to their recording before they upload it to WIBC. Students can practice other solos/jazz pieces/improv (during free promo period). Students accepted to WIBC in 2011 will receive a FREE year's subscription to all of the solos, etudes, jazz tunes, and jazz improvisation tracks ($36 value!).