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AUDITION INFORMATION
If you are interested in auditioning for the
2012 ECU Marching Pirates Drumline, please fill out the
Drumline
Interest Form, and contact the band office by filling out the
Preseason Camp Information Form.
The ECU Drumline is an exciting, high-energy
group of individuals that love to WORK HARD, and have fun while doing so.
The 2012 season for the ECU Marching Pirates Drumline proves to be the
strongest group yet... if you want to be a part of this force, here's what
you need to do!
Expectations
There are several files located on the
Music page. Prospective
members should download and print these, and begin working. The "Technique
Packet" is there for your own personal growth as a Percussionist, but you
will not be required to have it memorized. However, individual sectional
rehearsals during the season will have time dedicated to these etudes in
order to enhance technique of each section.
The material required for the audition will be
the BIG 4: "Murphy" - a legato stroke, double-beat exercise; "Hurkey & Tam"
- a staccato stroke, Accent/Tap exercise; "Finger Pains" - a true dexterity
workout, with some timing sprinkled on top; and "Jojo 2012" - a tasty
two-minute paradiddle ramma jamma. The fight song "E.C. Victory" will also
be used as an audition piece.
Audition Process
There are two sets of auditions: The ECU
Marching Pirates Drumline "Day of Drumming," and the first couple days of
Preseason Training Camp. There is quite a lot of material to be learned, so
you will not be required to have all of the material memorized for "Day of
Drumming"... but it will only help you! The material WILL be required to be
memorized by the beginning of Preseason Training Camp.
Day of Drumming -
April 14, 2012
We will spend the majority of the time in
sectionals, drumming through the exercises, and will have some ensemble time
at the end of the day. During sectionals, individuals may be asked to move
around on instruments, according to where they may be a better fit within
the full ensemble. Select individuals will also be asked to have a private
audition.
"Day of Drumming" is not a required event, but
is only meant to help set you up for success within the ECU Marching Pirates
Drumline, as well as give you an opportunity to meet many of the returning
members and incoming prospective members.
What to Bring
There are several things that the entire band
will need for camp, but some that are specifically required for the
Drumline. In addition to the supplies required for the full band, please be
sure to have the following items on the first day of camp:
If you have any other questions, feel free to
email!
Nick Nichols
ECU Marching Pirates Drumline Instructor |