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Troopers Brass Auditions

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for The Troopers brass section. Please RSVP on the Troopers website for one of the audition camps so we know that you will be joining us. A full audition calendar and camp schedule can be found on our website.

You can RSVP for an audition camp through the following link:
http://members.troopersdrumcorps.org/rsvp.htm

2010 STAFF

Caption Head: Kyle Thompson
Holly Maldonado
Michael Terry
Trevor Bailey
Stephen Mason
Brass Consultants: Ben Harloff; Matt Harloff

The Audition Materials

2011 Audition materials will be posted shortly after the 2010 season concludes. Check back for updates in the early fall.

Audition Advice

• DON’T BE NERVOUS! Even though you may find the audition process stressful, we are rooting for you to do your best!
• Come Prepared! Prepare for this audition like you would any other professional performing ensemble. Not only will you be prepared give us the best look at your talents, it will also help you combat your nerves when auditioning!
• If you make a mistake during your audition, KEEP GOING! An important aspect of drum corps is how mature you are when it comes to recovering from a mistake. If you must stop and start over, take a deep breath, and continue as though nothing happened.
• Do not try to wow us with playing your audition pieces at break neck speed. The things that we look for most is a great sound, great time and a great attitude.
  

FAQ

What should I bring to auditions?
First of all, bring a great attitude! Please make sure that you remember your music as well. If you are able to do so please bring your own mouthpiece, if need be you can barrow one of ours but you will most likely be comfortable on your own.

Trumpet: If possible, I suggest that you bring your own horn and mouthpiece. If need be you can borrow one of ours but you will almost certainly be more comfortable on your personal instrument and mouthpiece.


Mellophone & French Horn: If you are a French Horn player and you plan on playing a French Horn during your audition, you need to bring your own horn. We will also at some point during your French audition have you play on a mellophone with a mellophone mouthpiece to check your sound. We do not allow our performers to play on French horn mouthpieces with an adapter during the season. If you plan on playing mellophone during your audition, it is up to you if you wish to bring your own horn. We will have one available for you to use.

Baritone, Euphonium & Tuba: If you plan on playing trombone during your audition you need to bring your own horn. You will be asked to at some point during your audition to play on a baritone/euphonium and play a couple simple scales so we can check your ability to play an instrument with valves. If you play baritone/euphonium you are welcome to use one of our instruments as these are generally difficult to travel with. Again, you may want to use your own mouthpiece.