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How to Audition

At Manchester, everyone is welcome to audition for one or more music ensembles, regardless of major.

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On Campus Auditions

Audition on campus and get live, instant feedback from a member of the Music Department faculty. Multiple time slots are available from which you can choose.

Video Auditions

Record your audition, upload to YouTube and email a link to music@manchester.edu. If your pieces require accompaniment, you must include an accompanist or accompaniment track. Once we’ve viewed your video, we’ll arrange a brief interview via Zoom to give feedback and let you know your next steps.

What to Prepare for your Audition

For your audition, you may perform any piece that you feel represents your current playing or singing level. You can also audition on multiple instruments or voice. For instrumentalists, please include one or two scales of your choice. For color guard auditions, please contact us directly for more information. If you have any question or need help choosing audition material, reach out to us at music@manchester.edu.

The Spartan Pride Marching Band – The Sound of Manchester

Audition Requirements

Brass & Woodwind Requirements

Drumline Requirement

Cymbal Line Requirements

Choose one of the Pride Drumline exercises and, in addition, pick three of the following:

  • Orchestral Crash (4 whole note crashes @ 132 bpm with metronome)
  • Choked Crash (8 half note crashes @ 112 bpm with metronome)
  • Hi-Hat Choke (8 quarter note chokes @ 104 bpm)
  • Sizzle (4 whole notes @ 120 bpm with metronome)

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Color Guard Audition

An instructional video provides the requirements for your audition.