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2008 Audition Materials

Note: these materials are being updated for the 2008 season. Please check back frequently for the most up to date information.

All Audition materials are in .pdf format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them, which can be downloaded from Adobe's Website.

Everyone

Medical Form - Click here to download. This year we are not able to offer you a position in the corps until we have your medical form on file (that means that rookies and vets will not be eligible for a "one" on their audition if they don't turn in a medical form.)

Birth Certificate - Again, this year we are not able to offer you a position in the corps until we have a copy (not the original please) of your birth certificate on file (that means that rookies and vets will not be eligible for a "one" on their audition if they don't turn in their birth certificate.)


Audition Music - Audition music will be updated throughout October and November. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Battery Percussion
Please direct battery audition questions to Brent.Montgomery@bluestars.org
Introductory Video with Brent Montgomery All percussion videos require real player to view.
Eights (Bass Splits)  
Rolls  
Mission Exercise  
Double Beat  
Double Beat (Basses)  
16th Note Rolls video
Rebound Exercise video
Moving Accents video
Paradiddle (7/8), Paradiddle (4/4) (new 2/8) video
Roll Breakdown video
Stick Control video
Flam Thing video
2006 Drum Break: pg1 pg2 Added 11/18/2007
Closing Video with Brent Montgomery  
Drum Music from Dec Camp Added 1/12/2008
Opener music Added 1/24/08
Stage 1 NEW 2/11/08
   
Pit Percussion
Please direct pit audition questions to Seth.Adams@bluestars.org
Pit auditionees can audition for mallet or timpani or both
Basic D-Verts  
Basic D-Verts (Timpani Part)  
Mallet Control  
The Alternator  
The Alternator (Timpani Part)  
Two Mallet Exercises  
Two Mallet Exercises (Timpani Part)  
Single Independents  
Advanced D-Verts (Marimba Part,Vibes Part)  
 
Brass
Please direct brass audition questions to Brad.Green@bluestars.org
Trumpet & Mellophone Audition Packet added 10/19
Baritone & Euphonium Audition Packet added 10/19
Baritone & Euphonium (TC) Audition Packet added 10/29
Tuba Audition Packet added 10/19
Trumpet Audition Etude (mp3) added 10/29
Mellophone Audition Etude (mp3) added 10/29
Bari/Euph (TC) Audition Etude (mp3) added 10/29
Bari/Euph (BC) Audition Etude (mp3) added 10/29
Tuba Audition Etude (mp3) added 10/29

Promotional Videos:

Audition Tips:

  • Don't be intimidated. We go to great lengths to ensure that our audition process is an educational experience for everyone involved.
  • You will NOT be asked to sight-read
  • You will NOT audition in front of anyone who is not a staff member
  • You will receive helpful instruction and advice that will improve your performing
  • You will find the staff to be friendly, courteous and interested in seeing you succeed.
  • You will be able to use the experience as a stepping stone for other auditions (i.e. collegiate ensembles, etc.)
Remember, everyone who attends the audition camp will go home a better performer.
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