WIND AUDITIONS
Every marching band member must audition.
Wind Instrumentalists click HERE for warm-ups and audition music.
The audition will consist of playing:
PERCUSSION AUDITIONS
Percussionists click HERE for all your percussion audition and show music.
Our Three Percussion Mini-Camps will be held June 26, July 10, and July 24. These camps are not specifically required, but are recommended so that you can learn about playing style and ensemble development in the Georgia Tech Drumline. Please contact Chris Moore at chris.moore@music.gatech.edu with any questions.
COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS
Those students interested in earning a spot on this year's guard may attend our Audition process , which will be held in two rounds on April 24 and May 1 from 9 AM - 4 PM.
If you are from out of town, you may submit a videotape. Requirements are listed below.
Please take the time to register for the audition on our GT Guard Information Page located at: http://www.gtband.net/ques/GTGuardInterest.php
Auditionees from Georgia
WHO - High school seniors, students from Georgia Tech, and students enrolled in a Board of Regents University are eligible to audition.
WHAT - Please bring flags with which to audition as well as clothing that will be appropriate for movement and learning physical combinations and dance. Also, please bring medical insurance information so that you can fill out the necessary paperwork for the fall.
WHERE - Georgia Tech will host color guard tryouts for the 2010 season at O'Keefe Gymnasium. The street address is:
151 Sixth St., Atlanta, GA. Here is a link to the map showing the location of O'Keefe on the Tech campus: http://www.facilites.gatech.edu/campusmaps/bldngmodel.php?id=0033A
Auditionees outside the state (Video Requirements)
If you are an incoming Tech freshman or a cross-registration student from out of state, you will be allowed to submit a videotape of yourself performing on flag. We'll hold weapon auditions at Band Camp.
You'll need to demonstrate drop spins, peggy spins (aka overhand spins), cones, pull hits, thumb flips, and any other basic flag skills you may do at your school that would demonstrate your control/skill with the equipment.
You'll need to demonstrate that you're able to execute multiple tosses, including a basic pop toss, a standard double, a parallel toss, and a basic 45 toss.
You'll also need to perform a short piece of choreography to music. You can use whatever music you like. We're mainly looking to see that you can incorporate your body and your flag into the musical phrase. It doesn't need to be the craziest, trickiest thing you've ever done. You need to look in control of your body, your equipment and your performance quality at all times.
In the video, we'd prefer if you wear an all black, form fitting ensemble. Preferably capris or shorts with tights so that we can see your feet and ankles.
After we review your video, the guard staff will contact you about anything you might need to work on and notify you of your acceptance into the color guard.
Questions about Guard auditions? Please email Assistant Director of Bands Donny Allen at donny.allen@music.gatech.edu
TECH TWIRLER LINE AUDITIONS
Tech Twirler Line Audition: Saturday, April 17th 2010
Time: 3:30 5:00 PM, Registration begins @ 2:30 PM
Location: Alexander Memorial Col., Georgia Tech Campus
Attire: Black Leotard, Tan twirling or dance shoes or White Boots, Tan Tights, Full Hair (down/half up), & Full Make-up
Fee: 25$
What to Bring:
Headshot
Resume
Application (available @ registration)
Proof of health insurance
Letter of Acceptance to Georgia Tech or cross registered school for incoming freshmen
Audition fee
Audition Music in CD format. Music may be emailed to bkirschner@at.gtaa.gatech.edu prior to 04/16/10
Audition for the Tech Twirler Line is as follows:
Fight Song: Taught by GT Golden Girl
Individual Audition Routine:
Must be between 75-90 seconds in length, Twirlers choice of Music
Must contain dance and bodywork elements
Must include 1 & 2 baton elements (3 is welcome but not necessary)
Must include at least 2 vertical 2 spins, a vertical twirling section, and a horizontal section
Other elements are welcome but not necessary
Twirler must wear audition attire listed above. Individual costumes are not allowed.
Props, other than batons, will not be allowed
Note: Line twirlers will be judged specifically on sharpness, proper body work, drops, showmanship, physical fitness, and precision.
Mandatory Meeting & Contract Signing: Saturday, April 17th 2010
Time: Immediately following Posted Audition Results (Approximately 5:30 6:30 PM)
Location: Alexander Memorial Col.
Attire: Casual/warm ups
Video Submissions for the Tech Twirler Line - Will be accepted for the 2010-2011 Season.
Audition Routine: Must be uploaded to youtube.com, link should be emailed to bkirschner@at.gtaa.gatech.edu by 04/09/2010
Must be between 75-90 seconds in length, Twirlers choice of Music
Must contain dance and bodywork
Must include 1 & 2 baton elements (3 is welcome but not necessary)
Must include at least 2 vertical 2 spins, and a horizontal section
Other elements are welcome but not necessary
Twirler must wear audition attire listed above. Individual costumes are not allowed.
Props, other than batons, will not be allowed
Audition Materials: Materials must be post marked by 04/09/2010
Please mail the following to:
GT Spirit c/o Brandy Kirschner
150 Bobby Dodd Way, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0455
Headshot
Resume
Application (Available on the website)
Letter of Acceptance to Georgia Tech or cross registered school for incoming freshmen
Audition fee
*Georgia Tech Golden Girl/Feature Twirler position will not open for audition this year.