Drumline Audition Information

Drumline Audition Form Deadline
May 19

2023 Drumline Auditions

Saturday, May 20, 2023 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Sunday, May 21, 2023 (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 19, 2023
  • 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 2023 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 2022 and before.

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

  • Can audition for the Laker Marching Band but will have to complete the Guest Application to GVSU and be admitted by GVSU.
    • Guest Students who are Returners in the Laker Marching Band have to complete the Guest Application to GVSU but do not have to re-audition.
  • 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.  

Mandatory Summer Camps

Mandatory Summer Camp Day

  • All members of the 2023 Laker Marching Band Drumline MUST attend the Summer Camp on Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9, 2023. Room and Board provided.

Audition Materials

The GVSU Laker Marching Band Drumline Audition Packets are linked below.

  • Please download & review both packets in preparation for your audition.
  • Packet #1 - Introduction and Technique Information
    • Packet includes introductory and technique information for all battery instruments
  • Packet #2 - Audition Sequences (Exercises)
    • There are 8 Sequences (Exercises)  
      • Bass Drum & Cymbals: 
        • Select a single line to prepare
        • Sequences 2, 4, 6, & 7 do not use Cymbals
    • Below are audio files for each exercise to assist you for the audition. 
      • Full Battery audio files for each exercise
      • Individual audio files for each exercise
      • During the audition you may be asked to play another line

 

GVSU Drumline Audition Packets (PDF Files):

Introduction and Technique Information 

Audition Music/Exercises

 

Audition Questions:

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


GV Sequence #1 - "FLOW" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

Cymbals

GV Sequence #2 - "TIMING" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

GV Sequence #3 - "DOUBLE" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

Cymbals

GV Sequence #4 - "TRIP" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

GV Sequence #5 - "876" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

Cymbals

GV Sequence #6 - "AT" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

GV Sequence #7 - "PARA" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

GV Sequence #8 - "FLAM" (Audio Files)

Full Battery 

Snare

Tenor

Bass

Cymbals


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!



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