Auburn University
Marching Band
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Dear Prospective Drum Line Member,
Thank you for your interest in the 2021 Auburn Drum Line! The Auburn University Marching Band has a proud tradition of excellent performances and great school spirit, and we are excited to have you become a part of that tradition.
The AUMB is looking for fine players who are dedicated, responsible, and hard working. During the course of the audition process we will ask you to do things that may be new or may seem different from the way you’ve learned them previously – please be flexible and keep an open mind. You will find that there are multiple ways to play, and many of them can be considered “correct.” We simply ask that you do your best to learn our way, so that we can do things as a team. Many people ask what is required to make the line - the answer is to have a great attitude, work hard, and have high standards for yourself. During the course of the first weekend you
will play individually, with the section you’re auditioning for, and with the line as a whole. We typically have more people audition than we have instruments for. For this reason we ask that you have a first choice and a second choice of instruments to audition on. We will do our best to honor first requests, but the main priority is to place people where we can utilize their strengths.
Included in this packet are audition exercises and music. Please learn this music before coming to camp; we will use it to teach technique, drumming concepts, etc. Regardless of how easy or hard the music looks, you should emphasize accurate playing. This means correct heights, correct pitches, accurate note placement, exact diddle
interpretation, steady tempo (practice with a metronome), sound quality, and consistency. Also, those auditioning for snare, quads, bass, or cymbals must be ready to mark time correctly to the exercises/music.
We’re glad you’re interested in the Auburn Drumline, and are looking forward to seeing you at the audition!
Sincerely,
Here’s a list, by instrument, of what you should expect to be ready for: Snare
• Rudiments – you will be asked to play them in the context of the exercises or separately. Be sure to work on the ones defined in the instructions.
• Sight-reading.
• Memorize the exercises and music in the snare packet marking time. Quads
• Rudiments – you will be asked to play them in the context of the exercises or separately. Be sure to work on the ones defined in the instructions.
• We may come up with some arounds on the spot – be ready to learn quickly! • Sight-reading.
• Memorize the exercises and music in the quad packet marking time. Bass
• Rudiments. • Sight-reading.
• Memorize the exercises and music in the bass packet marking time. Learn the part of the drum you’re auditioning for. Drum #1 (smallest) is above the staff, #2 is the note below that, etc. Notes on the middle line are unisons.
For the sections above:
Hybrid rudiments are part of what we do and the list is ever-evolving. Please try to focus on the more basic hybrids and the ones listed in the exercise packet instructions.
Cymbals
• Sounds/plating techniques • Sight-reading.
• Memorize the exercises and music in the cymbal packet marking time. If you are unfamiliar with cymbal technique or how to produce the sounds listed, try looking at DCI and WGI videos online. You can find good recommendations for videos in the exercise instructions. Learn the rhythms (clapping works pretty well) while marking time.
Keyboards/Synths/Rack • Major and minor scales • Sight-reading
• Memorize the music in the packet for the instrument you’re auditioning for. • The rack parts in this packet are basically drum set parts, except the bass drum
Schedule
Everyone planning to attend the audition in May should fill out the membership database form on the AUMB website and request to join the AUDL 2021 auditions Facebook group.
The drum line auditions will take place according to the following schedule: May 28 – May 30 audition camp (Marching Band Practice Field)
Friday, May 24 12:00-12:30 check-in 12:30-1:00 introductory meeting 1:00-4:30 auditions 4:30-6:00 dinner 6:00-9:00 auditions Saturday, May 25 9:00-12:00 auditions 12:00-1:30 lunch 1:30-4:30 auditions 4:30-6:00 dinner 6:00-9:00 auditions Sunday, May 26 9:00-12:00 auditions 12:00-1:30 lunch 1:30-4:00 auditions 4:30 final announcements 5:00 end
August 1-2 callback/final section auditions (Marching Band Practice Field)
Schedule TBA
August 3 - 16 Preseason Camp Schedule posted on the
Audition Fee
A one time, non refundable audition fee of $35 is due at check-in (12:00 on Friday). Please make checks payable to AUMB (Auburn University Marching Band).
Food/Housing
Food and housing are not provided for the auditions – please plan accordingly. We can usually accommodate some out-of-town people with in-town people: please contact Dr. Rosener if you would like to pursue this option, and/or use the Facebook group to meet some new people and find a place to stay.
What to bring
Please plan to have the following at the audition camp: • Sticks/mallets
• Practice pad
• Metronome – for individual practice (optional but recommended)
• 3 ring binder with audition music, camp schedule, etc. in plastic sheet protectors • Audition fee - $35 (cash or check payable to AUMB)
• Tennis shoes (no sandals – no exception). Battery will be marching. • Sunscreen
Instructions for Specific Exercises
Below are some instructions or tips about some of the exercises that you might find helpful.
8s
Battery
• Play with full rebound, even the 16ths. • Play at a variety of heights and tempos. • Lower heights should have a firm sound. • Basses – play unison, 8ths, 16th, 3s, and 4s.
Keyboards
• Play block chords as written, but you should also practice various combination of permutations. 1,4/2,3 in 8th notes, 1324 in 16th notes, 4231 in 16th notes, etc. Play
through as many combinations as you can think of.
Accent/Tap
Battery
• Control the downstroke to keep taps low, use rebound for consecutive higher notes.
• Tap sound should be full. • Practice mainly at 12/3”. Keyboards
• For the Div part – pick a note (upper or lower) to learn. We may change your note at the camp, but hopefully that would be a quick adjustment.
Triplet Accent
Battery only
• Marking time correctly is important in this one.
• Try adding flams if you want, but only if you can play the check perfectly and consistently with your feet.
20 Rolls
• Play at a variety of tempos and heights. • Maintain good diddle quality.
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• Learn the check first. Work on the sound quality/heights, and memorize. • You will put rudiments in this one after you’ve memorized the check.
Duple-based rudiments (flam taps, inverts, paradiddles, etc.) go on the groups of 4 notes, triple based rudiments (flam drags, cheese, etc.). go on the groups of 3.
o Duple-based rudiments for this exercise: paradiddles (16th and 32nd based),
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o Triple-based rudiments for the exercise: flam drags, cheese, paradiddle-diddles, double paradiddles.
o For the whole exercise (all notes, not just groups of 3 or 4): flam the check, diddles on any of the 16ths in each group (1st of the group, 2nd of the group, etc.), rolls.
Questions? Post your question in the audition group, or email Dr. Rosener at
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