Drumline Section: Spirit of Gold Marching Band

Audition process:
1. There will be a total of 9 different exercises. The minimum tempos posted for each is 100 bpm to a maximum of your abilities. Prepare all 9 as you will perform 3 of them. Make sure to use good technique.

2. All are expected to perform an EXCERPT that is provided below.

3. Not only are your playing abilities being auditioned but also how you "fit" in the line. We will move you around within the segment you are auditioning on as well as other segments. You might find that you are a better bass drummer than a snare drummer simply by the fact that you "gelled" better with that section.

Expectations:

We strive to put out a viable product for each and every performance. This includes not only halftime but pre-game, the Star Walk, parades, standstills, any time you have a drum on and representing the Spirit of Gold Marching Band.

I expect each of you to have the PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to show up on time, with ALL of your materials ready practice or perform. Time is limited on how much sectional time we are allotted, so it is important to show up prepared. This also means PRACTICING at home so we can REHEARSE. The quicker each of you learn the parts the quicker we can clean music and drill.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you this fall. Practice, practice, practice...

GO GOLD!!!
David DePriest
Spirit of Gold Drumline Instructor

Section Leader: Ian Shaw

Drumline Audition Material (PDF)
Vandy 8's Score Snare Tenors Bass

Vandy 6's Score Snare Tenors Bass Cymbals

5-7-10 Junk Score Snare Tenors Bass Cymbals

Accent Shift Score Snare Tenors Bass Cymbals

Double Beat Score Snare Tenors Bass Cymbals

Flammynamms Score Snare Tenors Bass

16th Diddle Score Snare Tenors Bass

Triplet Diddle Score Snare Tenors Bass Cymbals

Roll Pyramids Score Snare Tenors Bass Cymbals