Contact:
Anthony Lederhos CSU Athletic Bands Support Specialist anthony.lederhos@colostate.edu
When:
Saturday, June 10, 2017
University Center for the Arts
2:00 p.m. Check-in opens
3:00 p.m. Information Meeting (Griffin Concert Hall)
3:30 p.m. Auditions begin
Audition Information
Brass and Woodwinds
Prepare two minutes of a solo or etude of your choosing. We are listening for your sound and technique, including articulation. If you need help, please contact us via the email address above. There is no visual/marching audition.
Recorded auditions (audio only) are accepted for out-of-state students, and are due to Dr. Richard Frey by Friday, June 9 at 5:00 p.m. MST.
They MUST be recorded in MP3 format and emailed to: csumbauditions@gmail.com.
Percussion
Information regarding audition procedures and the audition material will be available on our website, www.music.colostate.edu/bands/marching-band underneath the Drumline tab on the right-hand side of the screen in mid-March. We will provide drums for the audition - please bring your own sticks/stick bag.
Out-of-state students must submit a video recording to Shilo Stroman at sstroman@mac.com by Thursday, June 8.
Color Guard
Auditions will consist of basic movement skills, dance, and flag technique. We spin on 6 foot poles and will have silks available on audition day. If you can't attend the live audition, please contact the band director, Dr. Richard Frey at: csumbauditions@gmail.com.
Golden Poms
Do not fill out this registration form. For more information on how to join this group, please contact Brittany Wade at brittany.a.wade@gmail.com.
Where:
Auditions will be held at:
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington St.
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Driving Directions
Please click HERE to register for your audition today!
Welcome to the 2017 CSU Marching Band Audition page!
We are thrilled that you want to join us for an exciting season with the CSU Marching Band. From performances in front of millions of fans annually, to travel to cheer on our teams, and an awesome scholarship program, there are many great reasons to be part of our band family!
All sections of the band are open to students from any major, and any high school band experience. Because every student in the band receives a scholarship for their participation in the band, we audition each section. Brass and woodwinds need to prepare a two minute solo of your choosing. Percussionists need to check out the links in the column to the left and prepare the listed audition materials. Color Guard auditions consist of dance and movement, as well as flag exercises that you will learn at the audition.
If you are still looking for more information about the band, I encourage you explore our website at bands.colostate.edu. Click on "Marching Band" or spend some time learning about the other ensemble opportunites at CSU. If you ever have questions about the CSU Marching Band, please contact either Anthony Lederhos, Athletic Bands Support Specialist (anthony.lederhos@colostate.edu), or myself (richard.frey@colostate.edu).
Go Rams!
Dr. Richard Frey
Director - CSU Marching Band
