Drumline Auditions

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Summer Experience Camps

Each summer, the Iowa State Drumline offers a series of experience camps that are purely educational and meant to introduce prospective members to our style and technique to help prepare them for the official audition in August. There is no cost to attend.  Please bring music (see below), a practice pad, and sticks for these camps.  Earplugs are also recommended.  We will use outdoor spaces if the weather cooperates, so please bring things like sunglasses, hats, and water bottles, and wear athletic clothing suited for Iowa summers.  Camps will meet in Room 102 (Band Room) of Simon Estes Music Hall on the following dates this year:

  • June 29, 2024
  • July 13, 2024
  • July 27, 2024

If you plan on attending one of our Drumline Experience Camps, please fill out our Experience Camp Interest Form.

Potential Members:

All potential members must fill out the 2024 Future Member Application to stay up-to-date with the audition process.

Students who audition for the drumline can move into their Fall housing starting Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM.  Students wishing to move in on Saturday, August 17, may do so at an additional cost of $50. Please contact the Department of Residence for details.  If students do not make the final drumline, they will still be allowed to stay in their residence hall at no additional cost.

Dates of Audition:

The audition will include an individual and group audition.

  • First Round Auditions: August 18, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • Auditions Continue: August 19, 2024
  • Final Drumlines Posted: August 20, 2024

Audition Materials for 2023 (2024 materials will posted during Summer 2024)

The Final Drumline:

Required rehearsals:

Band Camp: August 18 – 25, 2024
Daily rehearsals: 5:10-6:30 pm. You must sign up for Music 114A.
Morning rehearsal before all home games and exhibitions
Drumline rehearsals, Thursday evenings, 7:00-10:00 pm
Sectionals (weekly; Tuesday nights)

The Iowa State Drumline is a dedicated group, continuously striving for improvement. While our rehearsal and performance schedule might seem overwhelming, please remember we are also committed to having fun. We look for members with a positive attitude and willing to work hard to deliver an outstanding performance.

Questions?

Please email us at cyclonemarchingband@iastate.edu