1. Rudiments - Each rudiment from the list below has to be played from open (slow) to closed (fast) and back to open demonstrating control, endurance, and proper sticking:
2. One solo or etude on snare drum (rudimental or concert style) demonstrating technique and musicality. Should be no longer than 3 minutes.
3. Scales – Play all major scales and one form of minor scales (natural, harmonic, dorian, melodic) two octaves in eighth notes at quarter note = 100
4. One solo or short etude on a keyboard percussion instrument (xylophone, vibraphone, or marimba) or timpani demonstrating technique and musicality. Should be no longer than 3 minutes.
5. Demonstrate ability to keep time on one of the following small percussion instruments:
6. Sight-reading will be required on the chosen areas of solo from above (see #2 and #4 )
7. Optional requirement – demonstrate ability in other areas of percussion by playing styles or techniques associated with these areas:
Note: The audition requirements #1, #2,#3,#5,and #6 are required if you are interested in FSU Marching Band Drumline.
If there are any questions regarding the above audition requirements, please contact:
Dr. Don N. Parker, Percussion
Department of Performing and Fine Arts
1200 Murchison Road
dparker@uncfsu.edu
(910) 672-1253
(910) 672-1572 (fax)
You must call (910) 672-1571 to schedule at audition time.