Audition Requirements

Must be enrolled in high school Grades 9-12 for the 2012-13 school year

We are now accepting applications for 2012.  Selections will be based on written application and submitted audition DVD/CD's. Slots by state and position are limited and can fill quickly. Apply now for the best chance of selection as openings by state and or instrument/position can close at anytime. 

Woodwind & Brass Instruments:

Woodwind and brass instrument players should submit a prepared solo or etude (minimum of 4 minutes, maximum of 7 minutes). You will be judged on technical proficiency, tone quality, and overall general musicianship. It is recommended that a Grade III-V level etude or solo be used as audition material.  Only CD-R (NOT CD-RW) or cassette recordings can be accepted, and should be of good quality.  If sending a video, audition should be in the form of a VHS Video Tape, video on CD-R or video on DVD.  Audition materials should be submitted with completed application.

Percussion:

2012 ADDITIONAL PERCUSSION AUDITION INFORMATION (For print out of requirements in a pdf format, click here.

Auditions should be in the form of a video on CD-R or a video on DVD. Please video record the primary instrument you are auditioning for, making sure that your hands/sticks and feet are in clear, visible sight of the camera. Please be sure to identify yourself on your video by clearly stating your name, grade level, and school.

If you are interested in a secondary instrument if not selected on your primary, please indicate you second choice on your application. Should you not receive your first or second choice assignment and DO NOT want to be considered for cymbals as a third choice, please write on your application: Not
interested in Cymbals.

The drumline will consist of snares, quads (quints), basses, and cymbals.

Snare

1. The following rudiments, slow-fast-slow: single stroke roll, double stroke roll, single paradiddles, flam accents
2. A rudimental snare solo of your choice (maximum 2 minutes). At least a portion of the solo must be performed marking time.

Quads (Quints)

1. The following rudiments on the #2 drum, slow-fast-slow: single stroke roll, double stroke roll, single paradiddles, flam accents
2. A solo of your choice, demonstrating your ability to play around the drums (maximum 2 minutes).  At least a portion of the solo must be performed marking time.
    

Bass (performed on a bass drum)

1. The following rudiments, slow-fast-slow: single stroke roll, double stroke roll
2. A solo of your choice, demonstrating your ability to play with good tempo and rhythm. At least a portion of the solo must be performed marking time.

Cymbals

1. Basic crash technique, and any other sounds/techniques that you are familiar with.
2. Any type of exercise that shows your ability to play while marking time.

Auxiliary: Flags & Dancers

Audition should be in the form of a VHS Video Tape, video on CD-R, or video on DVD.

FLAG video should demonstrate 1) basic spins and slow slams (change of direction and use of both hands) as well as 2) flag work routine such as your marching band or winter guard flag work and 3) foot movement (including glide step marching movement). Equipment portion minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 minutes.

DANCERS video should include 3-5 minutes of solo dance routine to music showing jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and modern dance styles plus glide step marching paying attention to posture and tempo of foot movement.