UMass Drumline — Audition Information

Thank you for your interest in the UMass Drumline. We have a lot to do to get ready for our upcoming season, but nothing more important than finding dedicated and talented members. The UMass Drumline has a long and rich history of excellence and we hope that you can be part of it!

Your acceptance into the drumline will be determined on a variety of factors including: your ability to meet the time commitment, acceptable academic standing, attitude, and your proficiency level on your chosen instrument.

Audition Requirements

All percussion candidates must submit a video audition
Submit your VHS video tape or DVD video audition by July 1st, 2010
Prepare the required exercises/excerpts according to your section of interest (see list below)
All materials MUST be memorized
You MUST play with a metronome so it is clearly audible on your video
Tempos for each exercise/excerpt are listed below

Snare/Tenors/Bass Candidates

Cadence 2010 (mm=116)
14 Duple Check Patterns (mm=84)
6 Triplet Check Patterns (mm=100)
Duple Sequencing (mm=132)
Triplet Rolls (mm=152)
Flams (mm=112)
Full-Down-Tap-Up (mm=138)
Brief Solo (optional)

Keyboard Candidates

14 Duple Check Patterns (mm=84)
6 Triplet Check Pattern (mm=100)
Full-Down-Tap-Up (mm=138)
Exercise 3 (mm=112)
Exercise 10 (mm=96)
8-7-6 (mm=104)
Ewazen (mm=66)
Brief Solo (optional)

Cymbal Candidates

Guitar/Bass Guitar

Submit a sampling of material that demonstrates your abilities in different musical styles. Use of articulations and dynamics is important. Comping and soloing are encouraged.

The Next Step…

Once we have received your video/DVD, we will contact you with more information. Please be sure to include with your audition materials your name, current address, phone number, and email address.

All materials should be sent to: