Things to have ready/bring for auditions

Impulse will be interviewing candidates for all sections including brass, percussion (battery and front ensemble), guard and drum majors. Instructional sessions will be provided to all who attend this multi-day opportunity.

Brass

  • Audition Packet
  • Gloves
  • Towel to lay instruments on
  • Athletic Clothing (tennis shoes, shorts/sweats, etc., NO JEANS)
  • We may be outside for a portion of the day, so please be prepared with the proper footwear.
  • Water Jug
  • Mouthpiece
  • Recommended materials:
  • Your personal/school brass instrument (as a backup)
  • Tubas & some Baritone will be provided
  • Optional: Folding music stand
  • Three ring binder w/ sheet protectors
  • Bring money or Food for Lunch & Dinner
  • Parents need to stay for Parents meeting

Guard Members

  • Form-fitting black athletic/work-out clothing
  • Shoes you can dance in (No sandals or flip flops)
  • We may be outside for a portion of the day, so please be prepared with the proper footwear.
  • If you plan on auditioning for a weapon spot, you must bring your own
  • Bring Saber, Rifle & Flags (as a back-up)
  • Water Jug
  • Bring money or Food for Lunch & Dinner
  • Parents need to stay for Parents meeting

Percussion / Front Ensemble

  • Audition Packet
  • Sticks/mallets
  • Athletic Clothing (tennis shoes, shorts/sweats, etc., NO JEANS)
  • We may be outside for a portion of the day, so please be prepared with the proper footwear
  • Water Jug
  • Recommended materials:
  • Drum pads
  • Three ring binder w/ sheet protectors
  • Bring money or Food for Lunch & Dinner
  • Parents need to stay for Parents meeting

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