Brass, Percussion & Colorguard Auditions
Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Laguna Hills High School (25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653)
Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Grossmont High School (1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020)
Audition Fee
A one-time fee of $30.00 covers both audition dates.
FAQs
- Is there an audition packet?
Audition packets for brass, percussion and front ensemble may all be found on the Audition Packet page of this site. - How should I prepare for my audition?
Brass: Know your major scales. Practice any warm-ups that you know at varying tempos. Start preparing yourself to play for long periods of time. Begin physical conditioning.
Percussion: Practice any warm-ups that you know at varying tempos. Begin physical conditioning.
Front Ensemble: Know your major scales. Practice your basic warm ups at varying tempos. If possible, familiarize yourself with 4-mallet playing.
Colorguard: Stretch every day. Keep practicing. Begin physical conditioning. - If I join later, do I still have to pay the audition fee?
Yes. The $30.00 audition fee is due upon your first day of rehearsal. - How much is the tour fee?
The corps strives to keep our tuition lower than most other Open Class corps. More specific information regarding the 2012 tour fee will be distributed at auditions. - Are there ways to get help with my tour fee?
Yes, the corps offers a limited number of scholarship opportunities. - If I owe money to another corps, can I still join?
No, your outstanding debts must be paid before you can become eligible to join Gold. - Can I audition for drum major?
The drum major position for 2012 is filled.