Drumline Audition Information
Drumline Audition Form Deadline
July 11
2025 Drumline Auditions
NEW DRUMLINE AUDITION DATE
Saturday, July 12, 2025 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Haas Center for Performing Arts, Room 1515 (Band Room)
Register for Your Drumline Audition
- Submission of Form Due by Friday, July 11, 2025
- 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.
- If any person auditioning for the Laker Marching Band is under the age of 18 on July 12, 2025, they are required to have a parent/guardian with them on campus during the listed audition time (9:00am-4:00pm).
- Those under the age of 18 who are unable to have a parent/guardian present during the listed audition time of 9:00am – 4:00pm can submit a video. Please email [email protected] for more information about the video audition option.
Audition Process
The 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 Band 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 Band 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 [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
Technique Packets and Exercises
A. Everyone (prospective members and returners) should review the 2025 (2024) GV Technique Packet and the 2025 Exercises.
B. Those auditioning for the Cymbal Line should review the 2025 (2024) GV technique Packet and prepare the 2025 Cymbal Packet.
Audition Questions:
If you have any questions about the audition process or audition music, please email: [email protected]
2025 Exercises
1. All auditionees need to download and prepare your part for the following exercises:
Mandatory Summer Activities
Pregame Music Memorization
- Completed by the Monday before the first Home Game.
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!