Join Marching Band

Prospective Members
Not a U of M student?
Time Commitment
Spat Camp
Registration and Freshman Orientation
Auditions
Woodwinds and Brass
Audition videos due June 30, 2022. We plan to release our roster by Friday, July 8, 2022.
The audition consists of:
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Chromatic scale ascending and descending that showcases your playable range
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Your favorite major scale, 2 octaves ascending and descending
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A part (1st, 2nd, or 3rd – you select) from "The Minnesota Rouser"
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A part (1st, 2nd, or 3rd – you select) from "Minnesota March" (Note: Mellophone players audition on "Go Gopher Victory" instead of “Minnesota March”)
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A personal statement answering the following questions: “Why do you want to be a member of the Pride of Minnesota? How have your past experiences prepared you to be part of the band?” The personal statement can be written (max one page) or video-recorded (max two minutes).
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Optional: you may also include another selection that helps display your talents (i.e. a prepared piece from solo and ensemble contests)
Submitting the Video
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Create a YouTube account (if you have gmail, you automatically have one)
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Click the Upload button in the top right corner
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It will take you to the Upload page.
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A little box will appear with the word Public. Click on the little triangle and click Unlisted (this way only people with the link will be able to see your video).
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Either drag the video, or select the file of your video to upload.
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Make sure to title your video “Your name, Instrument Audition”
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Copy and paste the link to your YouTube video (it will give you the link once your video is uploaded) to this form.
Audition Music
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Listen to the sounds of the Minnesota Marching Band on our Soundcloud.
Drumline
Drumline Auditions for 2022 is over. Drumline Auditions for 2023 will take place late April or early May 2023.
Please complete the Marching Band Interest form for next year.
Color Guard
Auditions are in two parts.
The first part is a video submission which is due with your Spat Camp application information. Videos are due no later than June 30. Please visit the audition page to view the audition requirements and additional ways to prepare for the audition process. https://ummbcolorguard.wordpress.com/audition-info/
The second part of the audition is an in-person Color Guard Camp tentatively scheduled for August 4-7, 2022, which includes learning the audition materials as well as routines for the season. If you are unable to join us for those dates, please contact us at ummbcolorguard@gmail.com as soon as possible to make alternative audition plans. Students who submit their video submission will be invited to participate in additional (optional) rehearsals prior to the Color Guard Camp.
If there are any questions, please email ummbcolorguard@gmail.com
University of Minnesota 2022 Twirler Auditions
Thank you for your interest in the University of Minnesota Twirler position! Auditions for FALL 2022 have closed.