2024 PERCUSSION audition information is now available!
DRUMLINE & FRONT ENSEMBLE GENERAL AUdition Information
Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Murray State University Racer Band Marching Percussion Section - we look forward to meeting you as we prepare for another successful chapter in the history of this storied program!
Please ensure that you have filled out the Racer Band Interest Form and keep an eye on your email throughout the summer. Members will receive important details regarding Band Camp and the upcoming fall season via the Racer Band Summer Newsletter.
Auditions will take place during Percussion Camp on August 10-13, followed by Full Band Camp from August 14-18. Current information pertaining to Band Camp can be found here - take time to review all information carefully and don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.
Please ensure that you have filled out the Racer Band Interest Form and keep an eye on your email throughout the summer. Members will receive important details regarding Band Camp and the upcoming fall season via the Racer Band Summer Newsletter.
Auditions will take place during Percussion Camp on August 10-13, followed by Full Band Camp from August 14-18. Current information pertaining to Band Camp can be found here - take time to review all information carefully and don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.
Questions? Feel free to reach out!
Andy Gibson, Percussion Caption Head: [email protected]
Professor Conner Viets, Director of Percussion Studies: [email protected]
Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Director of Racer Band: [email protected]
Andy Gibson, Percussion Caption Head: [email protected]
Professor Conner Viets, Director of Percussion Studies: [email protected]
Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Director of Racer Band: [email protected]
aUDITION oVERVIEW
Any prospective student auditioning for the drumline or the front ensemble must have previous experience performing as part of a marching percussion section. Drumline members must be able to physically carry their instrument in a manner conducive to playing while marching at tempos up to 180 bpm.
Please prepare the provided audition materials for the instrument on which you have the most performance experience and/or the instrument on which you are most interested in performing.
All sections of the Racer Band Marching Percussion Section are of equal importance to the unit’s collective success, the music, and to the Racer Band as a whole - in the event that you do not make your first choice instrument, you will have the opportunity to audition for other instruments should there be spots available.
Please prepare the provided audition materials for the instrument on which you have the most performance experience and/or the instrument on which you are most interested in performing.
All sections of the Racer Band Marching Percussion Section are of equal importance to the unit’s collective success, the music, and to the Racer Band as a whole - in the event that you do not make your first choice instrument, you will have the opportunity to audition for other instruments should there be spots available.
AUDITION PROCEDURES
The audition process will consist of performance in both the individual and ensemble environments. Individual auditions, performed in front of the Racer Band Percussion Staff, will occur on the first day of Percussion Camp.
All auditionees will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
All auditionees will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Attitude/Commitment/Preparation
- Timing
- Sound Quality
- Rhythmic Accuracy
- Musicianship
- Technique
- Reading Ability
AUDITION MATERIALS
The exercises utilized throughout the audition process are relatively straightforward in nature and are designed to establish a solid foundation upon which to build throughout the season.
While we strongly encourage students to prepare all exercises within the exercise packets to the best of their ability, individual auditions will consist of the following exercises (all music is linked):
While we strongly encourage students to prepare all exercises within the exercise packets to the best of their ability, individual auditions will consist of the following exercises (all music is linked):
dRUMLINE
SNARE DRUM
TENORS/QUADS - prepare all exercises on drum 2 as well as with the indicated (Tenor Arounds)
BASS DRUM - prepare the unison part for all exercises as well as your preferred drum’s split part
CYMBALS
- 8s & 16s [♩= 120-180]
- Accent Tap [♩= 120-180]
- 16th - Three-Note [♩= 120-180]
- Triplet - Two-Note [♩. = 136-192]
- A/B Doubles [♩= 100-144]
- Triplet Diddle [♩. = 120-160]
- Accents/Flam Accents [♩. = 120-160]
- Paradiddle Thang [♩= 144]
- Audition Packet Link
TENORS/QUADS - prepare all exercises on drum 2 as well as with the indicated (Tenor Arounds)
- 8s & 16s (w/Arounds 1-4) [♩= 120-180]
- Accent Tap (w/Around 1) [♩= 120-180]
- 16th - Three-Note (w/Time & Motion 16th Around 1) [♩= 120-180]
- Triplet - Two-Note (w/Time & Motion Triplet Around 1) [♩. = 136-192]
- A/B Doubles (w/Around) [♩= 100-144]
- Triplet Diddle (w/Time & Motion Triplet Around 1) [♩. = 120-160]
- Accents/Flam Accents (w/Jungle & Reverse Jungle) [♩. = 120-160]
- Paradiddle Thang [♩= 144]
- Audition Packet Link
BASS DRUM - prepare the unison part for all exercises as well as your preferred drum’s split part
- 8s & 16s [♩= 120-180]
- Accent Tap [♩= 120-180]
- 16th - Three-Note [♩= 120-180]
- Triplet - Two-Note [♩. = 136-192]
- Audition Packet Link
CYMBALS
- Cymbal Audition Etude [♩= 120]
FRONT ENSEMBLE
MALLETS (MARIMBA, VIBRAPHONE, XYLOPHONE/GLOCKENSPIEL)
SYNTH
BASS GUITAR
GUITAR
- Scales & Arpeggios (all 12 major keys) [♩= 100-200]
- Green #1 (all 12 major keys) [♩= 70-160]
- Green #2 (all 12 major keys) [♩= 70-160]
- London Bridge (C Major w/Contrary Single Alternating - Out/In) [♩= 92-144]
- 7/8 (w/Double Verticals) [♩= 92-136]
- OPTIONAL: a prepared solo/etude of your choice demonstrating your technical and musical abilities (excerpt, no longer than 2 minutes)
- Audition Packet Link
SYNTH
- Reading Excerpt - The Anti-Hero That I Get (mm. 45-64) [♩= 180]
- A prepared tune of your choice demonstrating your technical and musical abilities (no longer than 2 minutes)
BASS GUITAR
- Reading Excerpt - Chameleon (pick-ups to mm. 36-50) [♩= 180]
- Sheet music and tab are both available
- A prepared tune of your choice demonstrating your technical and musical abilities (no longer than 2 minutes)
GUITAR
- Reading Excerpt - Uptown Funk (m. 30-Fine) [♩= 120]
- A prepared tune of your choice demonstrating your technical and musical abilities (no longer than 2 minutes)
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