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Percussion Information for Racer Band Camp

5/26/2022

 
Audition Material for Drum Line and Front Ensemble is now posted:
CLICK HERE FOR MUSIC AND INSTRUCTIONS

There will be an optional (highly suggested) Racer Drums Day on June 25th

Join us in 2022!

4/7/2022

 

High School Seniors - Join our family, make 200+ new friends, get to know Murray State, and be part of the excellence and excitement of the Racer Band.

CLICK HERE to Sign up for news and information about joining the 2022 Racer Band

CLICK HERE to see our camp, rehearsal, and performance schedule

For questions, please email Dr. Johnson at bjohnson9@murraystate.edu

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2022 Calendar UPDATED!

4/1/2022

 

The official 2022 Racer Band Calendar has been updated. You can find the calendar at the following link: RACER BAND CALENDAR

This calendar is also synced in the Band App. If you are new to Racer Band for 2022, please request to join us on the Band App - our main source of communication. 

Join us on the Band App

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2022 Racer Band Leadership Auditions!

3/15/2022

 

LEADERSHIP MATERIALS POSTED!
If you are interested in auditioning for a leadership position with the 2022 Racer Band, please follow the steps below:

First, go to the google form and complete the leadership application!  You MUST complete this form by Friday, April 1st to be considered for a position.

​Application Form - https://forms.gle/cuWevtwkLPFEc9ig6

Second, after you complete the google form application, please go to this site and signup for an interview time. **Tuesday times are for officer/drum major candidates only. All others signup for Wednesday or Thursday. If you are choosing an Officer/DM and another position, please take an interview on Tuesday only!

SIGN-UP GENIUS: Interviews - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAEAD2AA1FDCF8-leadership1

DRUM MAJORS ONLY - Please go to the following site to review the application video requirements. Videos must be submitted by 5:00PM on April 1st to be considered for auditions. 

Drum Major Audition Information - CLICK HERE FOR DM AUDITION INFO

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Join us for High School Band Day!

10/1/2021

 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - IT'S a FREE EVENT!
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Download the 2021 Festival of Champions Program - Available until October 20th for free download

10/1/2021

 

Festival of Champions - 9/25/2021 - Click the image below for more information!

9/21/2021

 
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Band Camp 2021 Schedule - Updated 8/4/2021

8/4/2021

 

When can you watch the Racer Band in 2021?

4/9/2021

 
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Be a leader in the 2021 Racer Band

3/26/2021

 
Share your voice and help make the Racer Band great for 2021!
Applications are posted: 2021 LEADERSHIP APPLICATION LINK
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON APRIL 9th by 5:00PM
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Join us for Festival of Champions 2021

3/9/2021

 
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October 27th, 2020

10/27/2020

 

Visit the PEP BAND PAGE
​for audition information

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Solo Con Verte Solo auditions

9/16/2020

 
Anyone wishing to audition for the solo/duet moment in Solo Con Verte will find parts below.  There are two solos, number 1 (on the score as trumpet) and number 2 (on the score as mellophone).  I have included each solo option for multiple instruments. 

Auditions will happen on Tuesday of next week.
solo_1_baritonetrombone.pdf
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solo_1_mello.pdf
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solo_1_trumpet.pdf
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solo_1_flute.pdf
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solo_1_clarinet.pdf
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solo_1_alto_sax.pdf
File Size: 35 kb
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solo_2_trumpet.pdf
File Size: 34 kb
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solo_2_baritone_tbone.pdf
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solo2_mello.pdf
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solo2_flute.pdf
File Size: 34 kb
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solo_2_clarinet.pdf
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solo_2_altosax.pdf
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solo_2_tenorsax.pdf
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solo_2_tuba.pdf
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solo_2_bagpipes.pdf
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updates for Aug 31- Sept 4

8/27/2020

 
Hi Racer Band! I wanted to share a couple of quick updates with you. The forecast for tomorrow (Friday) is looking pretty rough. I will make a determination by 4:00PM tomorrow if we are going to have rehearsal or not based on the weather situation. Please stay tuned to this feed for an update no later than 4:00pm tomorrow! ALSO - We have our first "performance" next week!!! WOW it snuck up on me. The Campus Activities Board is hosting a Frozen II Movie event in the stadium NEXT Thursday at 8:30PM in the stadium and they have invited everyone to come see the Racer Band perform at 8:00PM. I would like to do 2001 and Into the Unknown for them. If possible, We might do a standstill of Bad Guy if it comes together next week musically. YAY! Share this graphic below with your friends on campus.

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK - (August 31- Sept 4)
Monday - Wind Sectionals
Tuesday - FULL BAND (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Guard)
Thursday - FULL BAND (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Guard)
Perform for students at 8:00PM
FRIDAY - OFF!!!!!! Enjoy your three-day weekend!!!!
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MP3 files for reference:

8/15/2020

 

WELCOME back to campus RACER BAND! We are so excited for our first meeting of the full ensemble tonight at 7:00PM. Please review the graphic below so you know where to meet. THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE STADIUM!!!

8/14/2020

 
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10 Second Meal Survey!!!

7/29/2020

 
Click here to take this quick survey!

Check this page for lots of NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

7/27/2020

 

Season Statement and Camp Schedule

7/27/2020

 
Band Camp Schedule UPDATED
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2020 Racer Band Season Statement
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August 10th Housing list available here:

7/27/2020

 
Times will be emailed to you from Barb Like in the music office on July 28

All leaders, percussion and color guard students living on campus should have a time assigned and can email blike@murraystate.edu

PLEASE NOTE - All other students must sign-up for a move-in time via MSU Housing.
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