WIND AUDITIONS

Every marching band member must audition.

Wind Instrumentalists click HERE for warm-ups and audition music.

The audition will consist of playing:

3 Major Scales

Prepared music - to include warm-ups, fight songs and Caribe from our halftime show

PERCUSSION AUDITIONS

Percussionists click HERE for all your percussion audition and show music.

There will be two highly recommended mini-camps for the entire percussion section (battery and front ensemble) on Saturday, June 26, and Saturday July 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM. 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. This gives the staff an opportunity to work with you before the final auditions at the beginning of band camp in August.

All students who live in the Metro area should plan on being there, and if you live outside the Metro Atlanta area and can make it, we would love to have you there. Contact Chris Moore at chris.moore@music.gatech.edu if you have any questions.

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

We have an unusually large number of percussionists auditioning for a limited number of physical instruments in the battery.

The performance level of the drum line is very high. We take pride in being one of the finest college drum lines in the country.

We will evaluate your progress from camp to camp.

All members audition for their spot, including vets! Everyone must practice.

We will move people around instruments to find your best potential spot on the line.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions between camps. The experience will be amazingly fun no matter what you play. Everyone that auditions will have the opportunity to participate in the Georgia Tech Band program either in the battery or the front ensemble and be assigned a part at Band Camp.

If for some reason you can't make one of the two Summer percussion camps make sure you have the prepared music ready when you get to band camp August 12th.

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 Benjamin Diden at benjamin.diden@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, Twirler's 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, Twirler's 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.