2016 AUDITION PACKET

Dear Percussionists, Drummers, and Rhythm Fanatics,

We re so glad to hear that you re interested in the Northwestern University Drumline! We are a proud section of the Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band dedicated to sharing precision and musicianship with the Big Ten community and beyond. In addition, the NU Drumline is a large, close- knit group of friends brought together by their love of performance, rhythm, and marching percussion. Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, so all of the members of the line learn a great deal from each other as musicians and individuals. Each person is very dedicated to the group and we can all testify to the invaluable and rewarding experience Drumline can be.

Here s a brief introduction to our leadership team:

Jake Harpster (Instructor) is a percussionist currently based in Chicago, IL where he is a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. He received his Bachelor’s degree in percussion performance from Indiana University and his Master’s degree from the University of North Texas. In the marching percussion idiom, Jake was the marimba soloist and percussionist for the Tony and Emmy award-winning Broadway production, “BLAST.” He has also performed in and instructed many DCI, WGI and BOA marching percussion ensembles. Jake enjoys a wide variety of percussion pedagogy that ranges from the university level to the elementary school level.

Brian Capella (Co-Captain) is a senior chemical engineering major and computer science minor from Painesville, Ohio. This will be his fourth season on the Northwestern Drumline and third on bass drum. Brian will be interning with Amcor in the Chicago suburbs this summer.

Jon Kemp (Co-Captain) is a senior secondary teaching major from Waterloo, Iowa. This will be his fourth season on bass drum with the Northwestern Drumline. Jon is spending his summer working with the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern and will be student teaching in Chicago in the fall.

We re all very excited to begin preparing for the 2016 season! Please read the instructions and music carefully and don t hesitate to email us with any questions. You can audition for as many or as few instruments as you d like – but please audition for all instruments for which you would like to be considered. In other words, those who audition only on snare drum will only be considered for the snare line. Important: Please send us your summer mailing address (including effective dates), phone number, and email addresses (see contact information below).

Furthermore, if you have not done so already, please contact the marching band director, Daniel J. Farris, at d-farris@northwestern.edu, and let him know you re interested in participating in the NU Marching Band this fall. He can also field any general questions you have about the marching program here at Northwestern.

Best Regards and Go Cats!

Jon Kemp Brian Capella(319) 830-9766 ( 0) 2 1-9902Jon.Kemp@u.northwestern.edu briancapella2017@u.northwestern.edu

Audition Requirements

x Sign up for a 10 minute audition time on Monday, May 23rd 7-10pm or Tuesday, May 24th 6:30-8pm by following the link at

http: sites.north estern.edu north esterndrumline .

x Sign up for one 10 minute slot per instrument that you would like to audition for.

x If you are unable to schedule a live audition, contact Jon Kemp or rian apella to discuss su mittin a ideo audition see ideo udition e uirements .

�x Mark time during all parts of the audition. This means march in place .

Stand with your feet together and parallel. Starting with the left foot on beat 1 of every measure (in Standard 4/4 time), lift the foot about an inch and press it into the ground on each count. The ability to mark time while playing is an important component of the audition for all instruments.

x �Practice all audition materials with a metronome.

x During auditions, we may ask you to play certain exercises with a metronome.

x Try to achieve the written tempo for each exercise.

x During your audition, you should play the exercises as close to the written tempo as possible while still playing accurately and musically.

x Traditional grip is required for snare auditions.

x For bass drum auditions, learn the part for the drum you wish to play for all split exercises.

x You may be placed on a different drum (or instrument) than the one you auditioned for, don't sweat this decision. Also, learn all exercises individually (ignoring the splits).

Video Requirements

x The only people eligible for video auditions are incoming freshman,transfer students who live outside the Chicago area, or current students with exceptional conflicts with the audition date.

x Videos must be taken in one shot. Obviously you may take several attempts, ut the final ersion must contain all the e cerpts in one ta e.

x Videos must show your entire body and the instrument.

x Please announce your name at the beginning of the tape.

x Real marching instruments must be used, no concert drums or pads.

x Please mark time throughout your audition

x Videos are due Friday, June 17th at 1:00 P.M. CST. If you anticipate having trouble making this deadline please contact Jon or rian.

x Please email videos as a .wmv or .mpeg file to Jon.Kemp@u.northwestern.edu or riancapella2017 u.north estern.edu.

x Alternatively, videos may be uploaded online and sent as a link.

x Snare drummers must use traditional grip.

x If you have any questions, please email Jon or rian.

Northwestern University Marching Band Drumline

Auditioner’s Information Sheet-Bring this to your audition or email it with your video.

Name: ______________________________ Class ( -201 ): ________________

Instrument(s): _______________________ Age: _________________

Major: _____________________ Hometown: _____________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

Email: _______________________ Phone: ____________________

List order of instrument preference here:

Drumline rehearsal schedule: M/W/F 3:45-6, T 6:30-9:30, TH 6:30-9 List any conflicts (even potential ones) you may have: Previous Musical Experience: Marching Band # of years: ______ Concert Band # of years: ______ Orchestra # of years: ______ Jazz Band # of years: ______ Other? _______________________________________________________

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