Drumline Audition Information

Drumline Audition Form Deadline
May 17

2024 Drumline Auditions

Saturday, May 18, 2024 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Sunday, May 19, 2024 (1 - 5 p.m.)
Haas Center for Performing Arts, Room 1515 (Band Room)

Register for Your Drumline Audition

  • Submission of Form Due by Friday, May 17, 2024
  • All auditionees must attend BOTH days!
  • All accepted members must register for MUS 107 (marching band). This is a one (1) credit class.
  • Full-time students at area colleges/universities may audition.

Audition Process

The 2024 GVSU Laker Marching Band Drumline Auditions for prospective members and LMB returners will be conducted in person:

Prospective/New Members Only:

  • Complete and Submit your online Drumline Audition Registration Form
    • The online form must be submitted before the Saturday audition date.
  • Choose both a primary and secondary drumline instrument audition packet to prepare. Instructions and specific packets are listed below.
  • Mastery of technique, understanding of all musical elements and instruction information in the audition packet are keys to a successful audition.
  • NOTE - It is highly encouraged that you are proficient on a secondary drumline instrument (snare, tenors, bass, or cymbal). 

*GVSU Bands Directors and Drumline Instructional staff reserves the right to ask any accepted member or LMB returner to move to a secondary drumline instrument based on the talent level, availability of instruments, and appropriate instrumentation of the drumline. 
 

Returners Only:

  • Complete and Submit your online Drumline Audition Registration Form
    • The online form must be submitted before the Saturday audition date.
  • All LMB Drumline returners are required to attend the audition dates. 
  • Returners will be assigned to their respective instrument or new instrument.

*GVSU Bands Directors and Drumline Instructional staff reserves the right to ask any accepted member or LMB returner to move to a secondary drumline instrument based on the talent level, availability of instruments, and appropriate instrumentation of the drumline. 

Audition Questions:

If you have any questions about the audition process or audition music, please email Jaden McCallum at: [email protected]

Additional Information:

  • All accepted members must register for MUS 107 (marching band). This is a one (1) credit class.
  • Full-time students at area colleges/universities may audition (See information below).

Non-GVSU Students Attending Area Colleges/Universities

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY and applies to those who marched in the Laker Marching Band in 2023 and before.

Non-GVSU students who are attending at area colleges/universities full-time:

  • Can audition for the Laker Marching Band.
  • Upon a successful audition, complete the Guest Application to GVSU, be admitted by GVSU, register for MUS 107, and pay the for the cost of the course.
    • Returning Guest Students of the Laker Marching Band do not have to re-audition, but drumline members must complete the online Drumline Audition registration and attend the Drumline Audition in May for placement.  
    • Returning Guest Students must complete the Guest Application, be admitted by GVSU, register for MUS 107, and pay for the cost of the course.
  • The Guest Application to GVSU, information, and instructions can be found on the website linked below:
    • GUEST STUDENTS AT GVSU
    • The course number for the GVSU Marching Band is MUS 107 Section 01
    • The cost of 1 credit hour at GVSU for 2023-24 is $614 (2023-24).  

Audition Materials (New for 2024)

Technique Packets

A. Everyone (prospective members and returners) must download, review, and prepare the exercises in the 2024 GV Technique Packet.

2024 GV Technique Packet 

B. Those auditioning for the Cymbal Line need to download the 2024 Cymbal Packet in addition to the 2024 GV Technique Packet.

2024 Cymbal Packet

 

Audition Questions:

If you have any questions about the audition process or audition music, please email Jaden McCallum at: [email protected]

GV Series - Parts

Download your part to the GV Series and prepare for the Audition. 

Snare

Tenor (3.7.24)

Bass (3.7.24)

Cymbal

Youtube Video Link to the GV Series


Mandatory Summer Drumline Camp

Mandatory Summer Camp Day

  • All members of the 2024 Laker Marching Band Drumline MUST attend the Summer Camp on Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14, 2024. Room and Board provided.

If you would like to get more information about the Laker Marching Band, please contact the Band Office at (616) 331-2942 or at [email protected]. Please leave a voicemail if your call is not answered!



Page last modified March 7, 2024