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9/28/2022

Festival of Champions - Digital Program Link

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9/13/2022

High School Band Day - 11/12/22

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We are excited to once again host, high school band day where you can experience performing with the racer Band. This event will be November 12th. More information and registration can be found at THIS LINK

9/8/2022

Festival of Champions 2022 - Schedule

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7/12/2022

2022 Summer Newsletter - Please read

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5/26/2022

Percussion Information for Racer Band Camp

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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

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

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

3/15/2022

2022 Racer Band Leadership Auditions!

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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

10/1/2021

Join us for High School Band Day!

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - IT'S a FREE EVENT!

10/1/2021

Download the 2021 Festival of Champions Program - Available until October 20th for free download

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9/21/2021

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

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8/4/2021

Band Camp 2021 Schedule - Updated 8/4/2021

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4/9/2021

When can you watch the Racer Band in 2021?

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3/26/2021

Be a leader in the 2021 Racer Band

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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

3/9/2021

Join us for Festival of Champions 2021

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10/27/2020

Visit the PEP BAND PAGE
for audition information

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
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solo_2_trumpet.pdf
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solo_2_baritone_tbone.pdf
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solo2_mello.pdf
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solo2_flute.pdf
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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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8/27/2020

updates for Aug 31- Sept 4

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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!!!!