This survey will take approximately 4 minutes to complete.
Please complete and submit this form no later than Monday, August 21, at noon.
Audition requirements
Play the version of the following exercises that you know best, on whichever instrument you would like to be considered. Snare*, tenors (quints), and bass will be provided:
- 8s
- Accent Tap
- Double Beat
- Double stroke roll (duple & triple base)
- Flam Accent
- Flam Tap
- A sight-reading exercise will be given to you at the audition.
- Optional: play any short (≤ 2:30) rudimental solo on snare or tenors that best demonstrates your current abilities.
*Which grip the snare line will ultimately play is to be determined. Snare drummers may audition playing matched and/or traditional grip, flat drum, or tilted drum, whichever you are most comfortable with.
You are strongly encouraged to bring your own sticks/mallets and practice pad to the audition. Otherwise, there will be a pair of Ralph Hardimon snare sticks and a pair of Innovative Percussion bass drum mallets in the audition room.
Evaluation criteria
- Attitude
- Reading
- Rhythmic accuracy
- Sound quality
- Technique
- Timing
- Work ethic
The UTD Drumline is a 1-credit class and meets on Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:15. Members must enroll in “MUSI 3131.001 - Drumline.”
Enrollment is not optional.** You will be emailed a unique enrollment permission number within 24 hours of submitting this form. Returning students will be able to enroll themselves in Galaxy with their permission number. First-year and transfer students will need to give their permission number to their advisor to enroll.
**If you are blocked from enrolling in MUSI 3131.001 for any reason, send an email to drumline@utdallas.edu. There may be a simple solution.
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