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How to Join
Anyone interested in joining the Cyclone Marching Band or any other band at Iowa State University must submit a Application for Membership. When you return this application form, we will send you timely mailings that will inform you of upcoming band concerts, audition procedures and rehearsal times. The application form can be downloaded and viewed using the freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader. Woodwinds and Brasses Audition Procedures
Prepare
your audition (see materials below)
Arrange an
appointment to audition in person or by sending in a recorded audition.
Auditions will be held on Day 2 of the June orientation programs. You
may schedule an audition by calling the music office at 515-294-5364
during the week prior to your orientation visit. 
If you know
that you will be visiting campus during the school year, you can contact
Mr. Smith directly or through the Office of Admissions to arrange a
meeting or audition. If you audition during your senior year of high
school, you will probably already be in good playing shape and have less
to think about during the summer! (This is only for woodwind and brass
players).
Audition Materials for Woodwinds and Brasses
If you are submitting an audition via recording, please complete the new member Application for Membershipand submit it along with your recording. Please mail to: 
Cyclone Marching Band Auditions that are sent via cassette or cd must be received by Friday, June 20 to receive full consideration. FlagsBecause of our demanding show schedule, membership in the colorguard is determined by audition. We generally learn five to seven shows each season, which places a lot of responsibility on the members of our guard. We only march with flags, we do not use sabers or rifles at ISU. In addition to the normal rehearsal schedule, colorguard members have one additional sectional per week, usually on Tuesday evenings during the marching band season.Audition dates are held on selected Saturdays during the spring and summer. You only need to attend one audition, but we recommend that you audition early. Previous flag experience is highly desirable. You do not need to prepare a routine for the auditions. Flags and poles will be provided at the audition. Flag auditions will be begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Music Hall (please visit the ISU homepage for a map). Wear comfortable clothes! The morning will be spent learning basic marching techniques, flag and movement fundamentals, and working on sample routine maneuvers. After a lunch break, there will be a review of all material followed by placement auditions. Your day should end by 3:00 p.m. at the latest. Due to the extensive audition activities, we cannot arrange for individual auditions or additional audition dates. You must attend one of the days below. 
Flag Audition Dates for 2008 will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Saturday, June 14 at the Music Hall. Please call and notify us of your intent to audition at 515-294-2810. If you are interested in auditioning for the colorguard, please call the band office at 515-294-2810, and RSVP for one of the audition dates. TwirlersWe will not have openings for twirler positions for the fall of 2008.DrumlineFor information on auditioning for the drumline, visit the ISU Drumline webpage. |
For all the members of our Cyclone Marching Band, this group is like a home away from home, filled with musicians who often become life-long friends. The Cyclone Marching Band is definitely an exciting experience that you will never forget. We encourage you to become a member.
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ISU Music Department - 149 Music Hall - Ames, Iowa 50011 - 515-294-3831 - takrock@iastate.edu Copyright © 2006, Iowa State University of Science and Technology. All rights reserved. |
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