AUDITIONS
CADETS & SLAM
CADETS & SLAM AUDITIONS:
• Drumline Basics Download Music
• A variety of warm-up exercises:
8 on a Hand
Accent Tap
Timing
Double Beat
Roll Exercise
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If students are new members of Groove & are not familiar with these exercises, the instructors will take them through the exercises during the audition and access their abilities for their group placement.
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IMPACT & PURSUIT
IMPACT AUDITIONS:
**Please prepare ONLY the specific audition material listed below and a 1-2 minute solo**
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Battery will play:
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7-5-3
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Three Camps
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Big Beat Grid
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Advance Timing
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1-2 minute solo piece
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Cymbals will play:
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10 crashes total: ranging from very soft to loud​
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5 other sounds/effects that you can define, perform and teach
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90 second solo. Be Creative!
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PURSUIT AUDITIONS:
**Please prepare ONLY the specific audition material listed below and a 1-2 minute solo**
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Front Ensemble will play:
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Scales/Arpeggios in C major & E major​
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London Bridge
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1-2 minute Solo Piece
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Battery will play:
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7-5-3
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Three Camps
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Advance Timing
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1-2 minute solo
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Cymbals will play:
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10 crashes total: ranging from very soft to loud​
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5 other sounds/effects that you can define, perform and teach
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90 second solo. Be Creative!
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