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7/28/2017

Band Shoes

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Marching Shoes: All band members must have WHITE band shoes, not nursing shoes or any other substitute. If you already have white band shoes, you are all set – no need to get new ones. If you need shoes, you will need to purchase a pair at check-in. Shoes will be fitted and paid for at check-in.  All shoes will be shipped directly to Murray State and passed out at a rehearsal. The cost will be $32. Cash, or check's to Robert Kapp & Associates only.  No debit or credit cards please.

All shoes must be fitted and paid for by Aug 9th. After that date, contact a Uniform Officer so we can place your own private order. (You will pay more $50, because of shipping/etc.) 


Color Guard will have a separate shoe – this is handled at camp (approx. $25) 



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7/19/2017

Membership information

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Membership Policies:
Instrumentation: To make the strongest Racer Band possible, all members should perform where they are most proficient (what you did in high school marching band). Racer Band is not the place to try something new! Instrument transfers will be handled on an as-needed basis (email for more information). If we have already talked, plan on what we discussed. QUESTIONS? – email Mr. Fannin.
Music Majors – you must perform on your major instrument. Exceptions require a request to Mr. Fannin and ap- proval by Dr. Wurgler (Department Chair), Mr. Johnson (Director of Bands), Mr. Erickson (Unit Chair), and your private teacher. Email Mr. Fannin if you would like to be considered to perform in another area/instrument.
Member Criteria: 98% of all successful high school band members will be able to meet the following Racer Band membership criteria:
  •   Be an average high school band performer, able to keep up with musical reqs. of our shows
  •   Be able to stay in-step & keep up with visual requirements of our shows
  •   Work effectively within a large organization
  •   Be on time and organized *
    *If you cannot fulfill these criteria, speak with Mr. Fannin for alternate placement**



    Instrumentation:
    Percussion Part Assignments: Please go to RacerBand.com for information regarding the video audition re
    quired for all new members prior to attending camp(and vets wanting to switch instruments). If you haven’t aleady, please submit your videos as soon as possible. You will receive an email by letting you know what instru- ment(s) you might play in the 2017 Racer Band. At camp, we will continue to evaluate all percussion members. We will continue switching people around over the first weekend until we feel like we have the line set. Bring sticks/mallets for your instrument (we will provide bass drum mallets & keyboard mallets). Our goal is to find a spot for everyone, but there are limited numbers of spots in each section based on equipment and talent level. Email questions to: ncase1@murraystate.edu or khatfield4@murraystate.edu.
    Color Guard: Color Guard: Members interested in Color Guard should submit an online application as soon as possible (See Racerband.com for details) All guard members must submit an audition prior to camp. Uniforms and shoes for guard will be fitted and ordered at camp. Uniforms are free (covered by the budget) but expect shoes to cost around $25 – bring money to check-in.
    Mellophones/Baritone/Sousaphones: We will provide as many baritones, mellophones, and sousaphones as we can. Our goal is to find a spot for everyone on his or her instrument of choice, but there are limited numbers of spots in each section based on equipment and talent level. If we run short on instruments you may be asked to play something else. We have 27 mellophones, 19 baritones, and 20 sousaphones. **Bring your own mouth- piece**
    Trombone Players — MSU does not furnish trombones. You must provide your own instrument. If you have a nice instrument that you don’t want to march with; you might try a pawn shop to get an older trombone to march with. We want all trombone players to play trombone-It’s louder :)
    Wind Part Assignments: Trumpet, trombone, mellophone, and clarinet players will be assigned parts. This will be very informal! Don't stress! The music for the auditions will be decided on by the section leaders at a time TBA (you will be contacted and informed) Please try to memorize as much music as possible prior to camp! MP3’s and PDF’s of most music will be on Racerband.com shortly. Download the music and play along! Contact your sec- tion leaders to ask what part. (As a general rule, pick a lower part.) 

     


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        • Audition Perc
        • Audition Guard
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      • Handbook >
        • Racer Band Procedures
  • Leadership
    • Directors
    • Drum Majors
    • Officers
    • Uniform Team
    • Section Leaders >
      • Flutes
      • Clarinets
      • Saxophones
      • Trumpet
      • Mellophones
      • Low Brass
      • Tuba
      • Drumline
      • Front Ensemble
      • Color Guard
    • BARCs
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  • Join Racer Band
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