AUDITION

All students that wish to join an ensemble must audition. Students are placed in an ensemble that suits their playing ability based on their audition. Everyone must audition every semester. While there is nothing stopping you from participating in multiple ensembles, strongly consider the rest of your classes and whether or not you will be able to manage the time commitment.

If you are auditioning for Marching Band (attending Band Camp) you are not required to submit an indoor ensemble audition.

When you are placed into an ensemble you must register for the corresponding class within the first week of classes.

Please see below for specific audition details for the groups you are interested in.

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.

AUXILIARY UNITS

2024-2025 TWIRLERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED

Please check back Fall 2024 for audition information for next year.

2024-2025 GOLDUSTERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED

Please check back Fall 2024 for audition information for next year.

2024-2025 GOLDEN SILKS HAVE BEEN SELECTED

Please check back Fall 2024 for audition information for next year.

2024 WINTER GUARD HAS BEEN SELECTED

Please check back Fall 2024 for audition information for next year.

PEP BANDS

All Purdue pep bands are extra-curricular ensembles. In order to be considered for membership in a pep band, you must be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (concert band, orchestra, jazz band), auxiliary unit class, or applied music studies.

2023 – 2024 BOX BAND SEASON HAS ENDED

Please check back Fall 2024 for sign up information for next year.

2023 – 2024 GOLD AND BLACK SOUND HAS BEEN SELECTED

Please check back Fall 2024 for audition information for next year.

2023 – 2024 BOILER BRASS HAS BEEN SELECTED

Please check back Fall 2024 for audition information for next year.

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