The entire week of band camp is part of the audition process. Registering for band camp is does not guarantee placement in the “All-American” Marching Band. You must attend band camp to be offered membership.
Selections are made on the Friday of band camp, at which point students who are not selected are strongly encouraged to transition to one of our fantastic indoor ensembles.
Those attending Band Camp do not need to submit an indoor ensemble audition.
Students interested in the “All-American” Marching Band drumline have an additional opportunity over the summer to attend our Drumline Tech Weekend. For one weekend, you practice with your peers and student leaders, learning our marching style, drumline fundamentals, as well as working on the audition music. Sign up with the link below.
The Applied Music Studies program offers students private lessons on piano, guitar, and chamber music. Instructors are professional musicians from the region. Lessons are scheduled on a semester basis. Various lesson packages are offered on a non-credit basis with a special lab fee based on the number of lessons scheduled.
Students who play at an advanced level and are interested in receiving 1 hour of academic credit may audition and then register for BAND 12000. Students receiving credit must complete a jury/recital at the end of this semester.
2024 Golduster Auditions Timeline
- 2/9/24: Preliminary audition links posted to website
- 3/1/24: Deadline for preliminary video submissions
- 3/8/24: Finalists notified & invited to final auditions on 4/20/24
- 4/20/24: In person final audition day
Your prelim submission video should consist of the following, IN THIS ORDER…
- State your first & last name
- Your academic status with the university
- A short answer to the question, “Why do you want to be a member of the Golduster Dance Team?
For example, “My name is ___, I have been admitted to Purdue University and have accepted my admittance. I want to be a part of the Golduster Dance Team because ____.” Please be in camera view from the waist up (headshot format) & answer the question as if giving a 20 second “elevator pitch.”
Demo of the technique requirements
- Right & Left splits (straight on)
- Center splits (face the side)
- Right leg hold turn (facing right)
- Right triple (or more) turn/pirouette (straight on)
- Right & Left split leaps (facing right & left)
- Right calypso leap (facing right)
- Right turning disc (straight on)
- Turn combo *demo in video (straight on)
- Kickline combo *demo in video (straight on)
Demo of the choreography combo:
Any form fitting & solid colored workout/dance attire, ie. leggings, biker shorts, sports bra, crop top. Just no loose or baggy clothing that could obscure your quality of movement.
Your video submission must be in the format of an unlisted YouTube video! Please be sure to film your videos where you have adequate lighting & space to fully execute all skills/routine. Your video should be filmed horizontally & not vertically. You may cut & edit between technique skills and segments, but you should NOT edit multiple takes of the combo together, it needs to be one full run.
Your video submission needs to be emailed to coach Natalie at hess85@purdue.edu. Please label your video as: your first name, last initial, underscore, title of the video & the year. For example: NatalieH_PrelimAudition2024. Have the label of your video as the email subject line as well. Make sure the email address you submit your video from is one that you use & have access to, as that email is what will be used to notify finalists.
Videos MUST be submitted by March 1, 2024, at 5:00pm eastern time! No late submissions will be accepted. Below is a demo prelim audition video for your reference. Please reach out to coach Natalie if you have any questions!
2024 Purdue Golden Silks Color Guard Auditions
- When? – Saturday, April 27th (doors open at 8:30 am, check-in 8:30-9:00am)
- Where? – Lambert Gym, 800 W. Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Gym located on 2nd floor)
- What to wear?
- Plain black tank top or t-shirt
- Plain black leggings or athletic shorts
- Jazz shoes or tennis shoes
- Registration will close on Friday, April 19th at 5pm (no exceptions)
- There will be a routine to learn via video prior to audition day. Video will be sent out to everyone on Saturday, April 20th.
- Everyone will need to come prepared to perform the routine live at auditions.
- Audition day will consist of a technique round in the morning and a choreography round in the afternoon.
- Audition day schedule
- 8:30-9:00am– check in
- 9:00-9:15am – warm up
- 9:15-11:45am – technique/skills audition, learn new choreography
- 12:00-1:00pm – lunch break
- 1:00-5:00pm – choreography audition
- Technique skills
- 45 toss
- Double toss
- Parallel toss
If you need a flag, one will be provided to you the day of auditions.
RM29 Waiver
- Please fill out the RM29 waiver and bring it with you to auditions to turn in.
Any questions or concerns, reach out to Coach Furr at Furrj@purdue.edu and Director of Auxiliaries Coach Loetz at masher@purdue.edu.
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