Step 1: Fill out the Application for the BoP
Step 2: Select one of the two etudes found here. Once you have prepared the music, and are ready to play the two octave (when possible) concert scales of B-flat, A-flat, F and C major as well as a two octave chromatic scale starting on the note of your choice.
Step 3: Record yourself on your phone or computer.
Be sure to begin the video (MP4) by stating your name and label the file with your
last name.
Step 4: Upload your video here! Or, send a link to a unlisted YouTube video to band@latech.edu.
NOTE: All-State members do not need to provide a video unless the instrument that you played in the All-State Band is different than the instrument you will play in the Band of Pride. For example, if you played bassoon in the All-State Band but will play tenor saxophone in the marching band, be sure to provide an audition video.
Step 1: Fill out the Application for the BoP
Step 2: For the initial round, perform any of cadence your choice plus the following two rudiments:
An audible metronome must be included.
It is preferred that you perform on actual instruments obtained from your high school or through arrangements with Louisiana Tech, however practice pads are also acceptable.
Mark time while performing.
Step 3: Upload the recording to YouTube as an unlisted video and send the link to glyons@latech.edu.
All members will be required to attend the pre-camp sessions on the Louisiana Tech campus in which the final audition will take place. Housing and meals will be provided.
Step 1: Fill out the Application for the Color Guard.
Step 2: Attend an in-person clinics and auditions will be held on the following days in the Band Building on the campus of Louisiana Tech:
BEFORE THE CLINICS AND AUDITION, please review the video for the fight song as well as the basic techniques listed below
OR Step 2: For those that cannot attend the in-person clinic and audition, the video posted here is for you to learn the routine. The video includes basic techniques including the following:
Drop spins
Red devil
Blue devil
Cones/Figure 8s/Witches brew
Money hand toss
Single 45 toss
Upon completion, email a link to a unlisted YouTube video to hodge@latech.edu or band@latech.edu. Be sure to complete the application for the Color Guard. For more information or questions, please contact us at hodge@latech.edu.
Video auditions are due by Saturday, May 2!
All members will be required to attend the pre-camp sessions on the Louisiana Tech campus in which the final audition will take place. Housing and meals will be provided.
Auditions will open February 1 and all recordings are due to Monday, March 16.
Step 1: Fill out the Feature Twirler Pre-Audition Form
(note: costume measurements are required).
Step 2: Learn and record the routine to the Louisiana Tech Fight Song (found here)
Step 3: Create a video of the Fight Song AND your own 1 minute and 30-second to 2 and 30 second minute routine including as many of the following from the recommended list of tricks:
1 spin toss illusion (forward and/or reverse)
Toss Leap (down field tricks)
Toss Sit Roll (down field tricks)
Intermediate rolls
Intermediate to Advanced 2 baton
Intermediate to Advanced 3 baton
Advanced body work
Showmanship
Recommended: toss cartwheel/walkover, double element trick
Step 4: Send an unlisted YouTube video link to Dr. Heidenreich (cph@latech.edu).
Auditions for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble occur in October for the following Winter
and Spring Quarters. This wind band meets 3 times a week and performs 2-3 concerts
each quarter. Music will be provided prior to the audition.
No auditions are required for the Concert Band and meets 2 times a week performing
1 concert each quarter.
The Fall Wind Ensemble meets only during the Fall quarter. The ensemble rehearses
2 times a week, performing 1 concert. There is no audition requirement.
For any questions or more information, email Director of Bands Dr. Chris Heidenreich
at cph@latech.edu.
Jazz Auditions occur before classes begin in September. Contact Dr. Wade Dillingham for more information at waded@latech.edu.