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    2014 Marching Band Audition Guide: How To Audition What You Should Know

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    1. The document provides instructions for auditioning for the Marian University marching band, including applying online, scheduling an audition by contacting the band director, and preparing specific exercises depending on instrument or color guard by March 1st for full scholarship consideration. 2. Auditionees will be observed performing with their high school band and alone, and should request a recommendation from their band director. Following the audition, students will be notified if accepted and eligible for a band scholarship. 3. The Marian University marching band was established in 2009 and has grown to include various instrument sections and color guard. Members receive a scholarship and instrument to perform at football games, parades, and other events throughout the region.

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    1. The document provides instructions for auditioning for the Marian University marching band, including applying online, scheduling an audition by contacting the band director, and preparing specific exercises depending on instrument or color guard by March 1st for full scholarship consideration. 2. Auditionees will be observed performing with their high school band and alone, and should request a recommendation from their band director. Following the audition, students will be notified if accepted and eligible for a band scholarship. 3. The Marian University marching band was established in 2009 and has grown to include various instrument sections and color guard. Members receive a scholarship and instrument to perform at football games, parades, and other events throughout the region.

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    1. The document provides instructions for auditioning for the Marian University marching band, including applying online, scheduling an audition by contacting the band director, and preparing specific exercises depending on instrument or color guard by March 1st for full scholarship consideration. 2. Auditionees will be observed performing with their high school band and alone, and should request a recommendation from their band director. Following the audition, students will be notified if accepted and eligible for a band scholarship. 3. The Marian University marching band was established in 2009 and has grown to include various instrument sections and color guard. Members receive a scholarship and instrument to perform at football games, parades, and other events throughout the region.

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    2014 Marching Band Audition Guide: How To Audition What You Should Know

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    1. The document provides instructions for auditioning for the Marian University marching band, including applying online, scheduling an audition by contacting the band director, and preparing specific exercises depending on instrument or color guard by March 1st for full scholarship consideration. 2. Auditionees will be observed performing with their high school band and alone, and should request a recommendation from their band director. Following the audition, students will be notified if accepted and eligible for a band scholarship. 3. The Marian University marching band was established in 2009 and has grown to include various instrument sections and color guard. Members receive a scholarship and instrument to perform at football games, parades, and other events throughout the region.

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    How to audition

    1. Apply for admission to Marian University at


    http://www.marian.edu/apply-now
    2. Contact shearn@marian.edu to schedule an
    audition visit.
    3. Prepare the exercises listed below.
    4. Perform your audition by March 1 to receive full
    scholarship consideration.
    Audition Exercises
    Horn Line Exercises (link)
    Mark time and perform exercises 4, 5A, and 13 at
    MM=120 from our Lucky 13 exercises. Exercises
    available with this QR Code.
    Percussion Exercises (link)
    All percussionists will prepare the Polly rudimental
    exercise on snare (with mark time and spoken part)
    and the mallet exercises at the noted metronome
    markings. Exercises available with this QR Code.
    Color Guard
    Our color guard audition process takes advantage of
    21st Century technology! To audition for the MU
    Color Guard, post to YouTube a video of yourself
    performing work that you choreograph to music.
    Videos should be no longer than three minutes and
    feature movement and flag work. Contact
    shearn@marian.edu to send your video link.
    What you should know:
    Our audition process is different from most
    university marching bands. We come to you!
    In the same way that an athletic coach scouts a
    player, well come observe you rehearse and/or
    perform with your band first, then well watch and
    listen to you alone. Your high school band directors
    endorsement is another important part of your
    audition.
    Following your audition, well notify you of the status
    of your audition. If your audition was successful,
    well send a recommendation to the Office of
    Financial Aid that you receive a band scholarship as
    a member of the MU Marching Band! Students who
    audition prior to March 1 will receive full
    consideration.
    Our Office of Financial Aid will then put together the
    best possible Financial Aid package for you
    including your band scholarship and other types of
    aid. Award Letters go out in early March.



    2014 Marching Band
    Audition Guide
    History
    September 19, 2009 - First performance
    2009 band included Horn Line and Battery only
    2010 added Color Guard
    2011 added Front Ensemble/Pit
    The MU Marching Band performs for home football
    games, parades, pep rallies, campus sporting events,
    community concerts, and private events. Recently, the
    band has become widely requested as an exhibition
    band for high school band competitions across the
    Midwest, and at the Bands of America Grand National
    Championships held each fall at Lucas Oil Stadium in
    downtown Indianapolis.
    The MU Band provides
    opportunities to develop
    leadership, perseverance, and
    musical expertise that
    contribute to professional
    success for a lifetime.
    Things to do before your
    audition:
    Apply to Marian
    University
    Contact us to schedule
    an audition visit
    ! Prepare the exercises
    in this guide
    ! Rock your audition!
    Horn Line instruments
    Piccolo/Flute
    Clarinet
    Alto Saxophone
    Tenor Saxophone
    Trumpet
    Mellophone
    Trombone
    Baritone
    Sousaphone
    Percussion instruments
    Snare Drum
    Tenor Drums
    Bass Drum
    Marimba
    Vibraphone
    Synthesizer
    Drum Set
    Auxiliary Percussion
    Who are we?
    The MU Marching Band is the most visible ambassador
    of Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Comprised
    entirely of full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate
    students, the band performs each fall for over 45,000
    people in addition to its slate of NAIA football games.
    Every member of the band receives a scholarship
    (brass, woodwind, percussion, and color guard)!
    Every member of the band is issued a professional
    quality instrument!
    There are absolutely NO FEES to participate and no
    out of pocket cost. We pay for everything!

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