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Audition Information

Any student interested in becoming a member of the Pride Band at Missouri State should download an application for band membership, or fill out the band application online.

AUDITIONS FOR POTENTIAL MUSIC MAJORS:

  • Friday, February 6, 2009
  • Friday, February 20, 2009
  • Friday, March 13, 2009
  • Saturday, March 14, 2009

The audition serves two purposes: 1)acceptance into the department as a major, and 2) an audition for a University Marching Band Grant. If these dates do not work with your schedule, please contact the University Band Office. Every effort will be made to try to accommodate your schedule.

To set a time to audition as a music major, contact Donna Lindsey, Music Department Administrative Assistant at (417) 836-5648.

Suggested Audition material:

  • a prepared piece (solo or etude) which demonstrates your abilities on the instrument (this can be all-district or all-state materials)
  • major scales through 3 sharps and 3 flats, AND a chromatic scale the full range of your instrument

AUDITIONS FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS NOT MAJORING IN MUSIC:

This audition is for band membership and for consideration of a marching band scholarship.

To set a time for your audition, contact Amy Perkins, Band Events Coordinator.

Suggested Audition material:

  • a prepared piece (solo or etude) which demonstrates your abilities on the instrument (this can be all-district or all-state materials)
  • major scales through 3 sharps and 3 flats, AND a chromatic scale the full range of your instrument

ATTENTION Color Guard members!

Any student interested in the Pride Color Guard should contact Color Guard Instructor, John Sullivan.

ATTENTION Drumline / Frontline members!

Any student interested in the Pride Drumline or Frontline should contact Band Coordinator, Maxine Sullivan.