Video Audition

​While all applicants must eventually audition in person, videos are accepted. Here's what you need to know:
  1. ​Express interest. You'll need to be in our system before you submit your video.​ Fill out the interest form if you haven't already.
  2. Join the interest group for Brass, Percussion, or Guard.
  3. Review the audition materials. Download the audition info packet for your section.
  4. Record and upload your video to YouTube. Be sure the video is not listed as "private".
  5. Email a link to your video. Write "GE Video Audition - Your Name" in the subject and include a link to your video in the body of the email. Send the email to info@geperformingarts.org

Percussion

Note: ​All video auditions should be using a metronome, and marking time (for battery members). On the equipment of choice is preferred but a loud enough drum pad is fine if applicable.

Snare/Tenor:
8-8-16 @ 140bpm
Paradiddle Builder @ 170bpm
Rolls @ 160bpm
*OPTIONAL* - Solo/Musical Excerpt of your choice. Show case your talent.

Bass Drum:
BASSic Exercises Sheet. @ 150bpm

Cymbals:
No video auditions will be accepted for the cymbal section at this moment. MUST AUDITION IN PERSON. Email info@geperformingarts.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Front Ensemble:
Send an email to info@geperformingarts.org with the subject “GE Front Ensemble - Your Name” with your name, previous experience and instrument in which you plan to audition. You’ll receive a response with instructions for submitting a video audition for the instrument you’ve requested.
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DISCLAIMER: SOME INSTRUMENTS MAY NOT HAVE A VIDEO AUDITION OPTION AND WILLL REQUIRE AN AUDITION IN PERSON.

Brass

All applicants for the 2023 brass section must submit a video interview/audition. If you do not have access to a brass instrument at home or school, we will conduct your audition during our workshop or at the first rehearsal that you attend. 

Note: ​Concert Tubas/ Euphoniums may be used for etudes. Box drill must be performed with a marching instrument. 

Please begin with a short introduction including your: 
  • Name
  • Previous experience (school, alternate instruments, dance, sports, indoor, etc. ) 
  • An interesting fact about you

Perform the following exercises (See page 4-5 of the audition packet): 
  • Exercise #1: Articulation Series (Tempo=96) 
  • Exercise #2: F Remington (Tempo=96) 
  • 2 note lip slur with box drill. ( Tempo = 132)

Box Drill
  • Forward 8 
  • Right 8 (forward slide) 
  • Back 8 
  • Left 8 (back slide)
  • Forward 8 
  • Left 8 (forward slide)
  • Back 8 
  • Right 8 (Back slide)
  • Halt

Visual

The visual audition will consist of a video with the feet and upper body in frame and an audible metronome at 160 bpm. The player will be facing the camera.

The exercise:
  • Forward slide left for 8 counts.
  • Hold 4 counts.
  • Backwards slide right for 8 counts.
  • Hold 4 counts.
  • Backwards slide left for 8 counts.
  • Hold 4 counts.
  • Forwards slide right for 8 counts.
  • Halt.

Brass notes:
  • Every move should have a horn snap up to playing position on count 1.
  • The horn should snap down on count 1 of every halt.
  • If done correctly the player should end up where they start.

Percussion notes:
  • Percussion audition will be the same as the brass audition, only wearing drums instead of a horn. 
  • When going left and right the player will be using crabbing technique instead of sliding.
  • Sticks/cymbals up on the move and down on the halt.

Guard

Note: Make sure the camera angle allows the viewer to see the performer’s entire body, including your feet. Please also be sure to count yourself off out loudly during each display so we can make sure to account for your timing as well.

Here is the link that will allow you access to all Audition Pieces that will need to be displayed along with several examples of things we will be covering during auditions.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xQOLpBaQl4QzalwWqzWK-eEMgSTOXViE?usp=sharing

What to include in your Video Audition:
  1. Individual must submit a video of themselves tossing 5 Singles, 5 Doubles, 5 45 Tosses (of your choice in style) All on Flag.
  2. Any individual wanting to spin a rifle and/or Sabre must submit a video of themselves tossing 3 of each designated toss: Triples, Quads, and Fives.
  3. Individual must submit a video of themselves performing each of the provided Audition Choreography Pieces. 

In your email, please include your name and a short bio of your prior guard experience. Please allow 7-14 days for the completion of the evaluation. We will strive to complete the evaluation sooner.

Email info@geperformingarts.org if you have any questions.