Woodwind/Brass Audition Information

GVSU Non-Music Majors
GVSU Music Major or Minor
Non-GVSU Students Attending Area Colleges/Universities
Required Woodwind/Brass Audition Music
Mandatory Summer Activities

Woodwind / Brass Audition Registration Form

Woodwind/Brass Audition

Deadline July 1

GVSU Non-Music Majors/Minors

Audition Process

OPTION 1: In Person

Auditions will take place In Person at:
- GVSU Allendale Campus, Room 1211
  - Friday, March 7 / Saturday, March 8 / Sunday, April 6 / Saturday, May 3 / Sunday, May 4 / Saturday, May 17
- Michigan - Eastside location - Saturday, April 5
Submit an online Woodwind/Brass Audition Registration Form.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.

OPTION 2: Submit Video - Accepting video auditions now through July 1, 2025

Prepare video(s) of the required audition music posted below.
Upload your video(s) to YouTube as an "UNLISTED" video(s) or other viewable media platform.
- Video(s) MUST be viewable with link you provide.
When you have completed your video(s), submit an online Woodwind / Brass Audition Registration Form and include links to your video(s) in the "Video Audition URLs" box.
Video auditions are being accepted now through July 1, 2025.

Preparation of Audition Music:

The "LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music" (total of 3 songs) posted below.

Play each song 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.
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.

GVSU Music Major / Minor

*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.

Those accepted into the GVSU Music Program - Your audition will count as acceptance into the Laker Marching Band; no additional audition.
Those not accepted into the GVSU Music Program - You will need to complete the Laker Marching Band audition.

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.
- Follow steps listed above in the "Audition Process" section.
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 must complete the online "Intent to March" form.
- 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).

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 ONLY provides Mellophones, Marching Baritones, Sousaphones, Drumline, and Flags.

LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music Tempos: