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Welcome to the 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Bands! 

The first step in joining the program is completing the  to 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and the .

Virtual Audition

• Prepare your two-octave 12 major scales and arpeggios, chromatic scale, and natural minor scales (concert pitch G, D, F) for performance.
• Record your scale performance.
• Prepare your etude/solo work for performance.
• Record your etude/solo performance.
• Upload your recording(s) as an Unlisted video on YouTube (your scales and etude/solo may be one longer video or two shorter videos).
• Email your video link(s) to tubands@tuskegee.edu with the subject line: First Name & Last Name – TU Bands Virtual Audition.
• You will be sent a Zoom link to complete sight-reading.
• Join Zoom meeting at designated time to complete sight-reading.
  DONE!

Live Audition

• Send an email requesting a live audition to tubands@tuskegee.edu with the subject line: First Name & Last Name – TU Bands Live Audition.
• Coordinate an audition time with TU Bands Staff.
• Arrive at 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø on your audition day to complete your audition.
  DONE!

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Woodwind and Brass

• 12 Major Scales & Arpeggios (two octaves)
• Chromatic Scale (through practical range of instrument)
• Natural Minor Scales (concert pitch G, D, F)
• Prepared Work (e.g., all-state audition etude, instrumental solo)
• Sight Reading

Percussions

Snare Drum

• Rudiments called by TU Bands Staff (open-close-open)
• 1 rudimental solo (Hurley, Pratt, etc.)
• Play a concert-style roll which crescendos from piano to fortissimo, and decrescendos back to piano over one minute.

Keyboard*

• 1 two-mallet solo or etude (e.g., Ragtime solos, all-state etudes, etc.)
• 1 four-mallet solo (not required, but highly recommended) 
• Major scales and arpeggios - 2 octaves (these may be performed on xylophone, marimba, or vibraphone)
• Natural minor scales G, D, F

Timpani^

• 1 solo or etude (e.g., Firth, Goodman, Hinger, Beck, etc.) – tuning and pitch matching may be tested.

*Keyboard and/or snare drum sight reading will be required of all percussionists who audition.

^Timpani performance is not required, but highly recommended for priority scholarship consideration.

Crimson Piperette and Twirling Diva Auditions

• Boot camps for both the Crimson Piperettes and the Twirling Divas occur through the Spring semester each year, with auditions occurring in the early Summer.
• For more information about joining the Crimson Piperettes, please email crimsonpiperettes@tuskegee.edu.
• For more information about joining the Twirling Divas, please email twirlingdivas@tuskegee.edu.

Contact Us

91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Bands
Chambliss Music Hall, Rm. 107
1200 W. Montgomery Rd.
Tuskegee, AL 36088
                                                   
Email: tubands@tuskegee.edu   
Phone: 334-724-4789
Fax: 334-724-4295