{"id":9504,"date":"2023-05-17T08:39:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T12:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/?page_id=9504"},"modified":"2026-10-06T09:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:42:24","slug":"audition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/audition\/","title":{"rendered":"Audition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-hero \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Join Purdue Bands &amp; Orchestras<\/p>\n                                    <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-cta-hero__header\">Audition<\/h1>\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\">\n                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"materials\" target=\"_self\" >\n                                Auditon Materials                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h2 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-e4a3d7eb-73b0-4648-948f-b68fbb8f6298\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-e4a3d7eb-73b0-4648-948f-b68fbb8f6298\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Orchestra Strings<\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-e4a3d7eb-73b0-4648-948f-b68fbb8f6298\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Openings in all orchestras for violin, viola, cello, and bass.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated September 21, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audition Dates<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a virtual audition by&nbsp;October 16th. Any audition received after this date cannot&nbsp;be guaranteed&nbsp;priority placement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submit an Audition<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your video audition via email to Prof.&nbsp;Bodony:&nbsp;<strong>abodony@purdue.edu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See recording instructions&nbsp;and audition requirements&nbsp;below.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audition Requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One prepared solo or etude (2-3 minutes in length.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will play alone, without accompaniment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please prepare two scales of your choosing (ascending and descending in three octaves.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Philharmonic consideration choose two from the following:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Violin \u2013 A, C, E-flat major&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Viola\/Cello \u2013 D, F, A major&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bass \u2013 E, F, G major&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not have access to the instruments needed to perform your audition, please contact Caitlin (caitlin@purdue.edu) for alternative audition instructions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enrolling in an Orchestra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students currently enrolled in PBO: Place your current Orchestra course (or the orchestra in which you are most likely to be placed) near the top of your batch registration preferences, if possible, to help avoid conflicts. Note: this is not your official, final placement \u2013 that only comes from Prof. Bodony.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students not currently enrolled in PBO: Please enroll&nbsp;for&nbsp;the exact ensemble you have been assigned by Prof. Bodony.&nbsp;If you have a scheduling conflict, please communicate with him to see if it can be approved or if another ensemble might work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recording Process Instructions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will not need anything more advanced than a smartphone to record. You&nbsp;are&nbsp;to play alone, without accompaniment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the beginning of your video,&nbsp;state&nbsp;your first and last name and the instrument you are playing. Example: \u201cHi, I\u2019m Adam Bodony, and I\u2019m auditioning on Viola&nbsp;d\u2019Amore.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your face, hands, and fingerboard are visible as much as possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You MAY record etudes and scales separately and splice together, but each&nbsp;selection&nbsp;should itself be done in a single take.&nbsp;<strong>Submit only a single file,<\/strong>&nbsp;NOT separate files for each&nbsp;component&nbsp;of the audition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not add any special audio effects or on-screen text. Keep it as simple as possible. No autotune, no AI! No metronomes!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We recommend you upload the audition as an UNLISTED (not private) YouTube file. NOTE: if you make it \u201cpublic\u201d that means you are sharing your audition with everyone. Alternatively, you may choose to upload to a file storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox that allows you to share a viewable link but verify that the video is unlocked for anyone with the link before&nbsp;submitting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will be no sight-reading&nbsp;component.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h2 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-56ca77aa-dc25-43f1-af5d-292f1b5af84c\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-56ca77aa-dc25-43f1-af5d-292f1b5af84c\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Jazz Band<\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-56ca77aa-dc25-43f1-af5d-292f1b5af84c\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audition Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a virtual audition by Tuesday, October 13th. Any audition received after this date cannot be guaranteed priority placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submit an Audition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See recording instructions and audition requirements below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out this form and submit \u201cunlisted\u201d YouTube video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1rIAqf5gfJQmh_UWEdq7eyx6HNZ8lrKI5oahg6iJpFBw\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"SUBMIT AN AUDITION (Opens in a new tab)\">SUBMIT AN AUDITION<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"materials\" target=\"_self\" >Audition Materials<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saxes, Trumpets, and Trombones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play the entire etude. Horns interested in Purdue Jazz Band (PJB) or American Music Repertory Ensemble (AMRE) consideration, improvise 1 chorus after playing the etude using the chord changes from appropriate &#8220;Lead Sheet.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be considered for a Lead Trumpet role:\u202fComplete the above AND play letter C-D up an octave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bari Sax and Bass Trombone: Play everything down an octave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guitars, Vibes and Piano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play the written etude with the track that features entire rhythm section and then comp for a chorus using etude without piano using the chord changes from the &#8220;Lead Sheet.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guitar, Vibes, and Piano interested in Purdue Jazz Band (PJB) or American Music Repertory Ensemble (AMRE) consideration should improvise 1 chorus after playing the etude using the chord changes from appropriate &#8220;Lead Sheet.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pianists should solo with the right hand and comp with the left while playing the and soloing. Use a copy of the &#8220;Lead Sheet\u201d to view the chord changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play the entire etude with appropriate Play Along Track (without Bass) as written with first chorus and then on 2nd chorus:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solo if interested in Purdue Jazz Band (PJB) or American Music Repertory Ensemble (AMRE) consideration. If not, play just the 1 chorus and create a walking bassline over changes for 2nd chorus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play the written etude for the first 32 chorus (32 bars) with the appropriate Play Along Track (Rhythm Section without Drums). Then, during the trumpet solo, either:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solo over top of the trumpet as if you are trading fours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play time over entire 2nd chorus and wait until the 3rd chorus and trade fours with the backing track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play 8 bars of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medium Swing at mm120<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bossa Nova at mm120<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funk or Hip Hop at mm90<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up-Tempo Swing at mm240<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vocalists<\/strong>: Prepare two jazz pieces of contrasting style and tempo with a karaoke-style big band accompaniment (YouTube is preferred). If auditioning for Purdue Tower of Power Band (ToP) consideration, pop songs are acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All Musicians<\/strong>: While improv is not required, anyone interested in showing their skills can improvise 1 chorus after playing the etude using the chord changes from appropriate &#8220;Lead Sheet.&#8221; The count off on the \u201cPlay-A-Long&#8221; is 3 bars. The voice says, \u201c1 2 1234 1,\u201d and there are 3 silent beats before the downbeat of the etude.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h2 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-30ead519-3144-461b-8c62-3d5c6e20a8d0\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-30ead519-3144-461b-8c62-3d5c6e20a8d0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Concert Band\/Orchestra Winds and Percussion<\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-30ead519-3144-461b-8c62-3d5c6e20a8d0\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Openings in all Concert Bands and Orchestras for Flute, all Clarinets, all Double Reeds, all Saxophones, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occasional opportunities for Harp and Piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audition Dates &#8211; Submit a video audition by October 23rd.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bpvDJp6GZ5m1Xmu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Submit an Audtition (Opens in a new tab)\">Submit an Audtition<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"materials\" target=\"_self\" >Audition Materials<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audition Etudes &amp; Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ALL STUDENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will play alone, without accompaniment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will not use a metronome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have access to the instruments needed to perform your audition, please contact audition Caitlin at caitlin@purdue.edu for alternative audition instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WOODWIND\/BRASS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students are to prepare either excerpts 1 and 2 OR excerpts 2 and 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All players wanting to be considered for Philharmonic Orchestra or Wind Ensemble MUST play excerpts 2 and 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please prepare the two scales specified on your audition sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PERCUSSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please prepare the snare and mallet requirements and etudes specified on the audition sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students interested Philharmonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble should play the timpani audition, in addition to snare and mallet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percussionists should follow all instructions on the top of the audition sheet with regards to rudiments and scales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HARP AND PIANO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please prepare a short selection of no more than 3 minutes which showcases your technical ability, as well as your musicianship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harp and piano players may not be assigned to a specific ensemble but will be given performance opportunities based on departmental need and when schedules allow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon placement, these students will be asked to enroll in BAND 120 for 1-credit through our Applied Music Studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enroll in a Band or Orchestra class<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students currently enrolled in PBO: Place your Band or Orchestra course near the top of your batch registration preferences, if possible, to help avoid conflicts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students not currently enrolled in PBO: Please enroll for the exact ensemble you have been assigned by a director. If you have a scheduling conflict, please communicate with the director to see if it can be approved or if another ensemble might work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recording Process Instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will not need anything more advanced than a smartphone to record. You are to play alone, without accompaniment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the beginning of your video, state your first and last name and the instrument you are playing. Example: \u201cHi, I\u2019m Matt Conaway, and I\u2019m auditioning on Trombone.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your face and hands are visible as much as possible. If we can\u2019t verify what the keys are doing, we may ask you to resubmit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You MAY record etudes and scales separately and splice together, but each song should itself be done in a single take.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not add any special audio effects or on-screen text. Keep it as simple as possible. No autotune, no AI! No metronomes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend you upload the audition as an UNLISTED (not private) YouTube file. NOTE: if you make it \u201cpublic\u201d that means you are sharing your audition with everyone. Alternatively, you may choose to upload to a file storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox that allows you to share a viewable link but verify that the video is unlocked for anyone with the link before submitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will be no sight-reading component. \u00a7 After your recording is complete, submit your audition video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why Are We Doing It This Way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows you as many \u201ctakes\u201d as you need before you have an audition you\u2019re happy with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to do this completely on your schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significantly better audio than a real-time internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may not see the video recognize a view. We tend to jump around a bit and may not have the video running until the very last recorded second. We will let you know if there\u2019s an issue hearing your recording.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have access to an appropriate audition instrument or access to any device capable of recording video, please contact Caitlin caitlin@purdue.edu for alternative audition instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-container\">\n                                        <div class=\"glide purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-slider\">\n                        <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                            <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                        <figure class=\"image\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ConawayFinalFour.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__content-container\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__header\">Pep Band Auditions<\/h2>\n                                            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students interested in Boiler Brass and Gold And Black Sound.<\/p>\n\n                                            <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"boiler-brass\" target=\"_self\">Boiler Brass<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"gabs\" target=\"_self\">Gold And Black Sound<\/a><\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-container\">\n                                        <div class=\"glide purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-slider\">\n                        <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                            <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                        <figure class=\"image\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/27APR2023-Chamber-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__content-container\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__header\">Applied Music Studies<\/h2>\n                                            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Applied Music Studies program offers students lessons in chamber music.&nbsp;Instructors are professional musicians from the region. Lessons are scheduled on a semester basis.&nbsp;Various lesson packages are offered on a non-credit basis with a special lab fee based on the number of lessons scheduled.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are currently not offering our guitar or piano lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n                                            <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Applied-Music-Guidelines_05.04.2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Applied-Music-Studies-Registration-Form_2025-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Registration Form<\/a><\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-container\">\n                                        <div class=\"glide purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-slider\">\n                        <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                            <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                        <figure class=\"image\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_8060-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__content-container\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__header\">&#8220;All-American&#8221; Marching Band<\/h2>\n                                            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All students interested in auditioning for the Purdue &#8220;All-American&#8221; Marching Band must participate in Band Camp.<\/p>\n\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"band-camp\" target=\"_self\">Band Camp<\/a><\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-container\">\n                                        <div class=\"glide purdue-home-cta-card-block__image-slider\">\n                        <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                            <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                        <figure class=\"image\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_7772-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__content-container\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-card-block__header\">Auxiliaries<\/h2>\n                                            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our auxiliary units are a part of the Purdue &#8220;All-American&#8221; Marching Band, but are selected in advance of Band Camp. These auditions are held in the Spring. Those selected for membership will then register for Band Camp.<\/p>\n\n                                            <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"\/bands\/ensembles\/aamb\/auxiliaries\/goldusters\" target=\"_self\">Golduster Dance Team<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"\/bands\/ensembles\/aamb\/auxiliaries\/twirling\" target=\"_self\">Purdue Twirling<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <li class=\"purdue-home-button-wrap--full\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"\/bands\/ensembles\/aamb\/auxiliaries\/golden-silks\" target=\"_self\">Golden Silks Color Guard<\/a><\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h2 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-e657a72f-453d-4358-969e-7b2a5397e447\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-e657a72f-453d-4358-969e-7b2a5397e447\" aria-expanded=\"false\">About auditioning for Purdue Bands &amp; Orchestras<\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-e657a72f-453d-4358-969e-7b2a5397e447\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Purdue Bands &amp; Orchestras, you&#8217;ll get to continue your passion for music while pursuing your degree in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Study with internationally recognized faculty, play with musicians from around the world, and gain leadership experience that will set you apart from the crowd. Most ensembles meet 2-3 times per week and perform twice a semester &#8211; the perfect time commitment for any student who wishes to continue playing in college. Even the Purdue \u201cAll-American\u201d Marching Band, which meets M-F during the fall semester, is doable alongside your academics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>To join Purdue Bands &amp; Orchestras, you will audition for ensemble placement and register for your assigned ensemble. Everyone auditions every semester, which allows for personal growth and flexibility with internships\/co-ops. 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