Woodwind/Brass Audition Information
New GVSU Non-Music Majors/Minors & Non-GVSU Area College/University Students
Audition Process
The 2023 GVSU Laker Marching Band Woodwind & Brass Auditions for prospective members:
- OPTION 1: Submit a Video Audition
- OPTION 2: Schedule a Zoom Audition
Preparation of Audition Music:
- The "LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music" (total of 3 songs) posted below. Play each song, in order, and demonstrate correct tempos (see tempo for each song below), styles, articulations, dynamics, and observance all rests (short or extended). The music does not have to be memorized for the audition.
- Your Bb Concert Scale beginning with your lowest concert Bb and continuing as high as you can play without descending. Please play your Bb Concert Scale in half notes at a tempo of Quarter Note = 100
Additional Information:
- All accepted members must register for MUS 107 (marching band). This is a one (1) credit class.
Notification of Acceptance
- Notification of acceptance into the LMB will be immediately.
**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 BUT will need to complete the Guest Application to GVSU Process (See information below) and may have to pay for a GVSU parking pass.
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.
AUDITION OPTION 1 : Submit an Audition Video
Woodwind/Brass Video Audition
Deadline July 31
Instructions:
- Submit as soon as possible! This will ensure a quick response and will allow you to get started on the summer requirements for the Laker Marching Band!
- Create one video or multiple videos posted to YouTube (set as public video ONLY; do NOT set as private) or other platform
- Video(s) MUST contain:
- The audition music posted below
- Play your Bb Concert Scale as high as you can go! Do not come back down the scale.
- This is a range check!
- Video(s) MUST contain:
- Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- Subject line of your email - "2023 GVSU LMB Video Audition"
- Your Name
- Cell Phone Number
- Instrument
- High School
- Links to your video(s)
- Please make sure that the Laker Marching Band Directors can access the video(s).
DEADLINE IS JULY 31!
AUDITION OPTION 2 : Schedule a Zoom Audition
Woodwind/Brass Zoom Audition
Instructions:
- Schedule Zoom Audition Date/Time as soon as possible!
- This will ensure a quick response and will allow you to get started on the summer requirements for the Laker Marching Band!
- When your Zoom Audition request email is received, Dr. Martin will reply with a Zoom Link for your audition.
- Zoom Dates/Times Available
- May 25, 29, & 30: From 3:00-7:00pm
- June 5, 6, 7, & 8: From 3:00-7:00pm
- June 12, 13, 14, &15: From 3:00- 7:00pm
- July 10, 11, 12, & 13: From 3:00-7:00pm
- Send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- Subject line of your email - "2023 GVSU LMB Zoom Audition"
- Your Name
- Cell Phone Number
- Instrument
- High School
- Your Selected Day and Time of Zoom Audition
- List of Available Zoom Day/Times to choose from:
- May 25, 29, & 30: From 3:00-7:00pm
- June 5, 6, 7, & 8: From 3:00-7:00pm
- June 12, 13, 14, &15: From 3:00- 7:00pm
- July 10, 11, 12, & 13: From 3:00-7:00pm
- List of Available Zoom Day/Times to choose from:
Required LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music
- Auditions on Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, or Baritone may chose 1st or 2nd parts or upper/lower notes when divided.
- Those auditioning on Piccolo, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax or Baritone Sax and accepted must provide their own instrument for the season.
- GVSU provides Mellophones, Marching Baritones, Sousaphones, Drumline, and Flags.
LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music Tempos:
- Alma Mater (quarter note=88)
- Pregame C (half note=104)
- GVSU Fight Song (half note=140)
Piccolo Clarinet Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone
Mellophone Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone
Treble Clef Baritone Bass Clef Baritone Sousaphone
Click the Link below for reference audio to the audition music:
Mandatory Summer Camps
Laker Marching Band Mandatory Uniform Fittings
- New Members - Uniform Fittings will occur on your Summer Orientation day between 2:30-4:30pm the Haas Center for Performing Arts, Room 1300
Laker Marching Band Camp
GVSU Incoming or New Music Majors/Minors
Those auditioning for entrance into the GVSU Music Department as music majors must schedule their audition through the Music Office. More information concerning dates and auditions can be found at www.gvsu.edu/music. Your audition will count as an audition for the Laker Marching Band.
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!