Important note for those interested in
Marching Band at Purdue

DO NOT sign up for Boiler Gold Rush. Marching Band camp is held at the same time as BGR. Students involved in marching band, PMO(Glee Club and Purduettes), and various athletic groups are exempted from attending BGR.  We will provide an orientation program similar to BGR through university bands.  If you sign up for BGR and THEN decide to participate in marching band, you may request a refund for
Boiler Gold Rush only until July 22, 2011

Marching Band

(Openings for Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Sousaphone, Snare Drum, Multi-Tenor, Bass Drum and Cymbals, Baton Twirlers, Dancers and Color Guard)

Brass and Woodwinds

When are music auditions?

• Returning members audition March 28-April 8
• Incoming students will audition during the first day of band camp(August 14, 2011).  New members should stop by the band department during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June/July to receive and fill out appropriate paperwork for marching band.

Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu

When are marching auditions

The entire week of band camp is part of the marching audition process.  This year’s band camp begins on August 14, 2011. All students auditioning for marching band are required to attend band camp.

Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition in Elliott Hall of Music.
Direct any questions to Professor Jay Gephart at jsgephart@purdue.edu.

Drumline

When are music and marching auditions?

Music and marching auditions are held during band camp week, beginning Sunday, Aug. 14. Information packets including audition music and registrations materials will be mailed in June.

Direct any questions regarding drumline to Dr. Pamela J. Nave at pjnave@purdue.edu.

Auxiliaries

• Solo Twirler auditions, Saturday, February 26
• Golden Silks (flags/color guard) auditions: Saturday, April 16
• Golduster (dancer) auditions: Saturday, April 30

Contact Becky Bercich rbercich@purdue.edu for Golden Silks information and registration

 

Concert Bands / Orchestra Winds

(Openings for Piccolo, Flute, all Clarinets, all Double Reeds, all Saxophones, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Piano and Harp)

When are music auditions
• Returning members audition March 28-April 8.
• Incoming students should schedule an audition during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June/July.
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor.
• Those missing one of these opportunities may audition during BGR week or during the first week of classes in the fall.

Audition Music:  You may select your own audition repertoire.  The audition should consist of one prepared selection involving contrasting styles (2-3 minutes in length).  This could be a solo, etude, or excerpts from orchestra or band  music.  Students will play alone without accompaniment.  Please, prepare two scales of your choice (one at least two octaves).  There will be brief sight-reading. 

*If you are incoming student and you don’t have access to your own audition music, you may certainly play the etude located on our website.  Follow the instructions above for upperclassmen.

Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition in Elliott Hall of Music.
Direct any questions to Prof. Ishbah Cox at icox@purdue.edu.

 

Jazz Band and AMRE Auditions

(Openings for Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet and Rhythm Section-Drum Set, Percussion, Guitar, Piano and Bass and a select number of vocalists)

When are music auditions?
• Returning members audition starting April 4th.
• Incoming freshmen and transfer students should schedule an audition during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June/July.  Audition appointments can also be made through Tuesday of Boiler Gold Rush (week prior to the start of classes in August).
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor.

*PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to be considered for one of the top jazz ensembles (Purdue Jazz Band and AMRE) should audition during the summer.

Accompaniment recordings are provided to play with when auditioning. Everyone will also have to sight read, play 2 to 3 choruses of concert F or B flat blues and everyone except drums will have to play 2 scales of their choice. Drums will sight read and be able to demonstrate multiple styles (Swing – fast and medium, bossa, samba, shuffle, rock.)

Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu

Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition at Slayter Center.
Direct any questions to Dr. Mo Trout at mttrout@purdue.edu.

 

Symphony Orchestra String Auditions

(Openings Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass)

When are music auditions
• Returning members audition March 28-April 8
• Incoming students will report to Elliott Hall of Music, room 135 during Boiler Gold Rush week(August 14-19 the week before classes officially begin) to schedule an audition. All new member auditions will take place Thursday and Friday of that week.  
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of Professor King. 

Audition Music:  String players select their own audition repertoire.  The audition should consist of one prepared selection involving contrasting styles (2-3 minutes in length).  This could be a solo, etude, or excerpts from orchestra music.  Students will play alone without accompaniment.  Please, prepare two three-octave scales of your choice (basses can play 2 octave scales).  There will be brief sight-reading.

Direct any questions to Prof. Andy King at king6@purdue.edu.

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