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ONLY NEW MEMBERS need to submit an audition. Returning members will receive separate instructions.

1. Submit a video MUSIC audition. You should create a video of yourself performing the piece for your instrument. You should also record yourself playing a two-octave chromatic scale beginning on concert F. You may use any pattern or articulation. You may also splice videos together. It does not have to be all performed in one take. Audition music can be accessed here:

   • Flue players may audition on Piccolo or Flute

   • Trumpet players may select the part they feel most comfortable playing (i.e. 1st Trumpet, 2nd Trumpet)

   •  Horn players may audition on Mellophone or their concert horn

   •  Trombone players may select the part they feel most comfortable playing (i.e. 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone)

   • Baritone players may audition on a marching baritone, marching euphonium, or a concert euphonium

   • Tuba players may audition on sousaphone or a concert tuba.

   • Note: We do not march oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, or baritone saxophone! If your audition piece has multi-measure rests, you do not need to count all of the rests!

2. Submit a video MARCHING audition. You should create a video of yourself performing the following marching routine: Forward 8, Right Slide 8, Backwards 8, Left Slide 16, Forward 8, Right Slide 8, Backwards 8. This should be done WITH AN AUDIBLE METRONOME at 152 bpm. It should be done with your instrument, or at a modified horns up position if you do not have access to a marching instrument.
3. Combine your MUSIC and MARCHING audition videos into one file and upload the link the audition form.
4. Complete and submit the

ALL MEMBERS (NEW AND RETURNING) MUST AUDITION FOR THE 2025 DRUMLINE!

1. Access the audition music using this link-
2. Complete and submit the - This will be your registration for live auditions in May!
3. Attend the in-person auditions on campus in May. Dates are below:

Help Sessions:

• Thursday, April 17th 5:30pm-8pm

• Thursday, April 24th 5:30pm-8pm

Audition Dates:

• Saturday, May 3rd 10am-5pm

•  Saturday, May 10th 10am-5pm

All events are held at the Marching Owls Facility located at 3305 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144

_{Note: We do not have a front ensemble!}

ALL MEMBERS (NEW AND RETURNING) MUST AUDITION FOR THE 2025 Color Guard!

1. Complete and submit the - This will be your registration for the live auditions in May!
2. Attend the in-person auditions on campus in May. Dates are below.

Audition Dates:

• Saturday, April 26th 10am-7pm

• Saturday, May 17th 10am-7pm

All events are held at the Marching Owls Facility located at 3305 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Prospective Feature Twirlers will audition in a two-step process.

Important Dates:

• MARCH 21^ST: Deadline to submit audition material and video
• APRIL 1^ST: Invitation for live audition sent to twirling finalist

What to Submit- All materials should be submitted to marchingowls@kennesaw.edu by March 21st! 

• A cover letter explaining your interest, accomplishments, and experience
• A full length photo in twirling costume
• Audition video- see details below
• Letter of recommendation (twirling coach and/or band director)

Audition Video

The video should be 4-8 minutes long and include 1, 2, and 3 baton skills. The video should include live performances of the twirler. Field performances are recommended if available. A YouTube link or other online media link is acceptable. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Toss walkover or cartwheel

• Vertical 3-spin

• Rolls

• Variation of catches

• Crossover and regular illusions

• Double element tricks

• Body work and dace (leaps, laybacks, kicks, etc.)

• 2 and 3 baton skills- juggling series, high low tricks, and combination tricks 

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  Showmanship

• Variety of down field tricks

• Gymnastic skills (optional)

• Flexibility 

Live Audition:

If selected for the live audition, candidates will receive an emailed invitation to join us on campus at 黑料网. Additional details will be included in the finalist email.