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Welcome to the Tuskegee University Bands!
The first step in joining the program is completing the FREE application for admission to Tuskegee University (https://apply.tuskegee.edu/apply) and the FAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa).
Virtual Audition
Prepare your two-octave 12 major scales and arpeggios, chromatic scale, and natural minor scales (concert pitch G, D, F) for performance.
Record your scale performance.
Prepare your etude/solo work for performance.
Record your etude/solo performance.
Upload your recording(s) as an Unlisted video on YouTube (your scales and etude/solo may be one longer video or two shorter videos).
Email your video link(s) to tubands@tuskegee.edu with the subject line: First Name Last Name – TU Bands Virtual Audition.
You will be sent a Zoom link to complete sight-reading.
Join Zoom meeting at designated time to complete sight-reading.
DONE!
Live Audition
Send an email requesting a live audition to tubands@tuskegee.edu with the subject line: First Name Last Name – TU Bands Live Audition.
Coordinate an audition time with TU Bands Staff.
Arrive at Tuskegee University on your audition day to complete your audition.
DONE!
Scholarship Audition Requirements
Woodwind and Brass
12 Major Scales & Arpeggios (two octaves)
Chromatic Scale (through practical range of instrument)
Natural Minor Scales (concert pitch G, D, F)
Prepared Work (e.g., all-state audition etude, instrumental solo)
Sight Reading
Percussion*
Snare Drum
Rudiments called by TU Bands Staff (open-close-open)
1 rudimental solo (Hurley, Pratt, etc.)
Play a concert-style roll which crescendos from piano to fortissimo, and decrescendos back to piano over one minute.
Keyboards
1 two-mallet solo or etude (e.g., Ragtime solos, all-state etudes, etc.)
1 four-mallet solo (not required, but highly recommended)
Major scales and arpeggios - 2 octaves (these may be performed on xylophone, marimba, or vibraphone)
Natural minor scales G, D, F
Timpani^
1 solo or etude (e.g., Firth, Goodman, Hinger, Beck, etc.) – tuning and pitch matching may be tested.
*Keyboard and/or snare drum sight reading will be required of all percussionists who audition.
^Timpani performance is not required, but highly recommended for priority scholarship consideration.
Crimson Piperette and Twirling Diva Auditions
Boot camps for both the Crimson Piperettes and the Twirling Divas occur through the Spring semester each year, with auditions occurring in the early Summer.
For more information about joining the Crimson Piperettes, please email crimsonpiperettes@tuskegee.edu.
For more information about joining the Twirling Divas, please email twirlingdivas@tuskegee.edu.
Contact Us
Tuskegee University Bands
Chambliss Music Hall, Rm. 107
1200 W. Montgomery Rd.
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Email: tubands@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-724-4789
Fax: 334-724-4295
