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Troopers Brass Auditions 2010

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for The Troopers brass section for 2010. The following packet contains all the information you will need to prepare an audition for one of the many satellite audition camps as well as a FAQ page that will hopefully help answer any questions that you may have. 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 in the back of this packet.

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

The Audition

Download the complete Brass Audition packet HERE

Your audition will consist of 3 main parts: a playing audition, a visual audition, and a visual/playing audition. The playing audition should only take about 5-10 minutes and you should have the following prepared:

1. 2 musical excerpts from a solo piece(s). One demonstrating your lyrical playing ability and one demonstrating your technical facility. Each should be no longer that one minute each. We want you to show us your very BEST playing so only pick pieces that you know you sound like a million bucks on.
2. 2 exercises that can be found for each particular instrument in the back of this packet. These exercises are straight out of our technique book and we will want to hear these from everyone.

*Note regarding audition music*: We are not interested in hearing selections from your marching band show nor do we want to hear jazz band parts. If you are having trouble finding a piece to prepare, we have compiled a list of possible selections that would be appropriate that can be found in the back of this packet.

Troopers Brass Technique Downloads

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.

Download the complete Brass Audition packet HERE

2010 STAFF

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