BRASS AND WOODWINDS

1. Scales/arpeggios (up to four sharps and four flats).
2. One prepared piece demonstrating your ability to perform musically (e.g., note accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, adherence to and consistency of tempo, dynamics, various articulations, phrasing, and expression). See “Recommended Audition Repertoire” below.

Recommended Repertoire for Brass and Woodwinds

Flute

Melodious & Progressive Studies (Book 1, blue), Pub. Southern.

18 Exercises, Berbiguier.

Clarinet

32 Etudes, or 40 Etudes, Rose.

Melodious & Progressive Studies (Book 1 or 2), Hite.

Saxophone

48 Famous Studies, W. Ferling

Selected Studies, H. Voxman (Rubank)

Trumpet/Baritone (Treble Clef)

Complete Conservatory Method – J.B. Arban

Lyrical Studies – G. Concone

60 Selected Studies – C. Kopprasch

Melodious & Rhythmical Studies – J.L. Small

Mellaphone/Marching French Horn

Lyrical Studies – G. Concone

60 Selected Studies – C. Kopprasch

Advanced Method, Vol. I – H. Voxman (Rubank)

Trombone/Baritone (Bass Clef)/Sousaphone

Melodious Studies – J. Rochut

Advanced Method, Vol. I – H. Voxman (Rubank)

DRUMLINE

1. Rudiment Demonstration (PDF format)
2. Choose one (or more) of the following:

Drumline Audition, Snare Drum (PDF format)

Drumline Audition, Tenors/Quints (PDF format)

Drumline Audition, Bass Drum (PDF format) Prepare Bass Drum 2 Part

PIT/FRONT ENSEMBLE

1. Demonstration of rudiments/scales (up to four sharps and four flats)
2. Two prepared pieces (one mallet, one timpani). See “Recommended Audition Repertoire” below.

Mallets

Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, and Vibraphone (Etudes) – M. Goldenberg

Musical Studies for the Intermediate Mallet Player – G. Whaley

Timpani

Musical Studies for the Intermediate Timpanist – G. Whaley

Solo Timpanist – Vic Firth

COLORGUARD

Prepared routine lasting between 3-5 minutes. Auditionees are encouraged to display any experience they may have had with the following in their routine: flags, swing flags, air-blades, rifles, sabers, dance, etc. Lack of experience in these areas will not automatically exclude auditionees from membership; however those with experience in multiple areas of visual performance will be given first consideration.

CREW (Interview Only)

Members of the crew play a vital role in the success of the ensemble. They are non-performing members whose responsibilities may include transporting equipment, filing/copying music parts, upkeep of uniforms, etc. Non musicians are highly encouraged to participate in this area of the ensemble! To become a Crew member and receive a $500/year scholarship, please schedule an interview with Prof. Jay Ware at jware@westliberty.edu.

Schedule an Audition (Auditions close June 1 preceding each season)

1. Select a date from the “Audition Dates” list below.
2. Fill out the Marching Hilltoppers Online Audition Registration Form.