Auditions for the 2008 Edition of the WVU Marching Band will be held at the Creative Arts Center, WVU Marching Band Practice field, and WVU Shell Building on the Evansdale Campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown for each of the following dates. Auditions begin at 9:00 a.m. on each date EXCEPT Drumline Auditions on May 2nd, which is 5:00 p.m. for registration

Woodwind / Brass Instruments:

Please be prepared to play:
a) F, Bb, Eb, and Ab concert scales as well as a two octave (if possible) Bb concert chromatic scale,
b)Either a solo, an etude, or a selection from a marching or concert band piece,
c) Two selections - Hail West Virginia and Camino Real (If you have not yet received these selections in the mail from us, please contact our office so that we may send you the correct instrument part), and
d) A short sight-reading exercise.

Percussionists:

There will be a "mini-camp" on Friday May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd, which will serve as the audition for the 2008 WVU Drumline. The hours of the camp will be 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, with a break for lunch.

*Those wishing to participate in this "Audition Mini-Camp" MUST contact the WVU Band Office to have an audition packet mailed to them. This packet will include the audition music and detailed information about the camp.

Note: If you would like to be assigned to stay with a WVU Drumline or Band Member on campus Saturday night, please contact us and these arrangements can be made; otherwise, you are free to make your own lodging arrangements. Students are responsible for their own meals during the camp. All students selected as members of the 2008 Drumline will be required to attend two weekend camps during the summer (one in June, and one in July). All selected members will receive detailed information about these summer camps following the April auditions. All Returning WVU Drumline members are required to re-audition.

All students interested in becoming a member of the WVU Drumline are strongly encouraged to attend the May 2nd-3rd camp, as almost all spots in the 2008 line will be filled at this camp. However, if you can not make it to this camp, you may still be able to audition. Please contact the WVU Band Office to discuss an alternate audition plan.

Colorguard (for new and returning members):

There will be a "mini-camp" on Saturday April 12th and Sunday, April 13th, which will serve as the audition for the 2008 WVU Colorguard. Prospective new members will be required to attend both days, while Returning Vets will only need to attend on Saturday, April 12th. The hours for Saturday are 9:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in Rifle should be prepared to stay also from 7-9 p.m. for a Rifle/Weapons Clinic. The hours for Sunday (prospective new members only) are 9:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. (including a lunch break).

All those auditioning will be taught the basic fundamentals of the WVU Colorguard, as well as a short routine. Everyone is asked to wear a solid colored t-shirt or tank, with black shorts or black jazz pants for audition attire. Also, everyone should wear tennis shoes (preferably dance shoes if you have them).

All those interested in becoming a member of the WVU Colorguard are strongly encouraged to attend the April 12th and 13th mini-camp; however, if you can not make it, we still want you to audition!!! Simply contact our office to discuss an alternate audition plan. All Returning WVU Colorguard members are required to re-audition.

Feature Twirler(s):

The audition for the Feature Twirler(s) is a two-step process which includes submitting a video tape (with a deadline of February 14th) and then being invited to audition at the April 5th date. Those interested individuals MUST contact the WVU Band Office for information regarding criteria and deadlines that are different from the other band auditions.

Please note that there will NOT be any alternative date to the April 5th auditions for Feature Twirler(s). Returning WVU Feature Twirlers are required to re-audition.

More detailed information concerning Twirler audtions...

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at:

West Virginia University Bands
P.O. Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 293-4842 x 3154
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