THE 2023-2024 RACER PEP BAND WILL HAVE 30 AUDITIONED SPOTS AND 14 ALTERNATE SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT:
11 WOODWINDS 17 BRASS 2 RHYTHM SECTION
11 WOODWINDS 17 BRASS 2 RHYTHM SECTION
All 30 musician positions will be compensated $20.00 PER GAME throughout the entire season. Alternate positions will be compensated at the same rate for games only where they are substituting for a paid position.
If selected for the 2023-2024 Racer Pep Band, you will be UNDER CONTRACT with Murray State University, meaning this position will be treated like a job. This means you MUST attend each game (2023-2024 SCHEDULE). There will be a short list of approved alternate players who have also completed the audition process who will be available to sub should it be needed. This audition, in addition to your attendance and professionalism, will secure your position in the traveling pep band for the MVC and NCAA tournaments.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Piccolo/Flute - 3 paid positions, 1 alternate
Clarinet - 4 paid positions, 1 alternate
Saxophone - 4 paid positions, 2 alternates
Trumpet - 6 paid positions, 3 alternates
Mellophone - 3 paid positions, 1 alternate
Trombone/Bass Trombone - 4 paid positions, 2 alternates
Baritone - 2 paid positions, 1 alternate
Tuba - 2 paid positions, 1 alternate
Bass Guitar - 1 paid position, 1 alternate
Drum Set - 1 paid position, 1 alternate
Paid positions will be expected to be at ALL scheduled games, and must arrange (on their own) a substitute from the approved alternate players list if any conflicts arise, and must communicate their absence and substitute arrangement to Dr. Shoupe at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled performance. One unexcused absence will result in removal from the Racer Pep Band and immediate replacement.
*If you are not selected for a paid position, you are still able to play at any home games as a volunteer performer. Volunteer performers must attend any rehearsal(s) scheduled to be qualified as a volunteer performer.
**Alternate positions will only be paid for games where they are subbing for a paid position. Alternates who wish to attend additional games will do so on a volunteer basis.
If selected for the 2023-2024 Racer Pep Band, you will be UNDER CONTRACT with Murray State University, meaning this position will be treated like a job. This means you MUST attend each game (2023-2024 SCHEDULE). There will be a short list of approved alternate players who have also completed the audition process who will be available to sub should it be needed. This audition, in addition to your attendance and professionalism, will secure your position in the traveling pep band for the MVC and NCAA tournaments.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Piccolo/Flute - 3 paid positions, 1 alternate
Clarinet - 4 paid positions, 1 alternate
Saxophone - 4 paid positions, 2 alternates
Trumpet - 6 paid positions, 3 alternates
Mellophone - 3 paid positions, 1 alternate
Trombone/Bass Trombone - 4 paid positions, 2 alternates
Baritone - 2 paid positions, 1 alternate
Tuba - 2 paid positions, 1 alternate
Bass Guitar - 1 paid position, 1 alternate
Drum Set - 1 paid position, 1 alternate
Paid positions will be expected to be at ALL scheduled games, and must arrange (on their own) a substitute from the approved alternate players list if any conflicts arise, and must communicate their absence and substitute arrangement to Dr. Shoupe at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled performance. One unexcused absence will result in removal from the Racer Pep Band and immediate replacement.
*If you are not selected for a paid position, you are still able to play at any home games as a volunteer performer. Volunteer performers must attend any rehearsal(s) scheduled to be qualified as a volunteer performer.
**Alternate positions will only be paid for games where they are subbing for a paid position. Alternates who wish to attend additional games will do so on a volunteer basis.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions for paid positions will be held on 10/11/2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Jazz Suite (3rd floor Old Fine Arts). To audition, please fill out the audition sign-up form. Once the audition form closes, I will send you your audition time via email on 10/10/2023.
AUDITION SIGN-UP FORM
PREPARED PIECE - TALK TO ME, DANCE WITH ME
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Piccolo/Flute
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare - Top line
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 26 - m. 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Clarinet
*Audition on the part you intend to play (1st / 2nd)
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare - Top line
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 26 - m. 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Saxophone
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 26 - m. 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Trumpet
*Audition on the part you intend to play (1st / 2nd / 3rd)
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 34 - end
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Mellophone
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 14 - 22 & m. 30 - 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Trombone / Bass Trombone
*Audition on the part you intend to play (1st / 2nd)
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 6 - 14 & m. 34 - 47
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Baritone
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 6 - 14 & m. 30 - 47
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Tuba
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 2 - 14 & m. 34 - 47 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Bass Guitar
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 2 - 14; m. 34 - 47 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Drum Set
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me (all)
**I am looking for you to fit the style of the tune - you can use the percussion parts as a guide if you'd like, or you can create something on your own that matches the style.
Styles: 2 different pop styles, 1 Latin groove, 1 Funk groove
Sight-Reading: You will listen to a chart and then create a groove on the spot. You will be allowed up to two listens
Auditions for paid positions will be held on 10/11/2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Jazz Suite (3rd floor Old Fine Arts). To audition, please fill out the audition sign-up form. Once the audition form closes, I will send you your audition time via email on 10/10/2023.
AUDITION SIGN-UP FORM
PREPARED PIECE - TALK TO ME, DANCE WITH ME
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Piccolo/Flute
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare - Top line
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 26 - m. 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Clarinet
*Audition on the part you intend to play (1st / 2nd)
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare - Top line
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 26 - m. 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Saxophone
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 26 - m. 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Trumpet
*Audition on the part you intend to play (1st / 2nd / 3rd)
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 34 - end
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Mellophone
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 14 - 22 & m. 30 - 44 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Trombone / Bass Trombone
*Audition on the part you intend to play (1st / 2nd)
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 6 - 14 & m. 34 - 47
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Baritone
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 6 - 14 & m. 30 - 47
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Tuba
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 2 - 14 & m. 34 - 47 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Bass Guitar
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me, m. 2 - 14; m. 34 - 47 (downbeat)
Sight-Reading: You will have 60 seconds to look over a piece before performing the excerpt.
Drum Set
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
Prepared piece: Talk to Me, Dance with Me (all)
**I am looking for you to fit the style of the tune - you can use the percussion parts as a guide if you'd like, or you can create something on your own that matches the style.
Styles: 2 different pop styles, 1 Latin groove, 1 Funk groove
Sight-Reading: You will listen to a chart and then create a groove on the spot. You will be allowed up to two listens