KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
MARCHING OWLS

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Submit an interest form using the link below if you have questions or to get on our contact list for 2024 season auditions!

KSU Bands Interest Form

2024 MARCHING OWLS AUDITION INFORMATION

Please use the link below to access all 2024 Audition Music:
2024 Audition Music
Please use the link below to complete a 2024 Audition Form:
2024 Audition Form

 

BRASS/WOODWINDS

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. In the same video, you should also record yourself playing a two-octave chromatic scale beginning on concert F. You may use any pattern or articulation. Audition music can be accessed here: 2024 Audition Music

  • 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 video into one file and upload the link the audition form.

4. Complete and submit the 2024 Audition Form

 

PERCUSSION

ALL MEMBERS (NEW AND RETURNING) MUST AUDITION FOR THE 2024 DRUMLINE!

1. Access the audition music using this link - 2024 Audition Music

2. Complete and submit the 2024 Audition Form - this will be your registration for live auditions in May!

3. Attend the in-person auditions on campus in May. Dates will be posted soon! Please watch for an email and social media posts! 

Note: We will also hold hand sessions after spring break to help you prepare for the live audition.

We do not have a front ensemble

 

COLORGUARD

ALL MEMBERS (NEW AND RETURNING) MUST AUDITION FOR THE 2024 Color Guard!

1. Complete and submit the 2024 Audition Form - this will be your registration for the live auditions in May! 

2. Attend the in-person auditions on campus in May. Dates will be posted soon! Please watch for an email and social media posts!

 

FEATURE TWIRLER

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


Important Dates:

APRIL 1ST: Deadline to submit audition material and video

MAY 1ST: Invitation for live audition sent to twirling finalist 

What to Submit - All materials should be submitted to marchingowls@kennesaw.edu by April 1st!

  • 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 
  • 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 KSU. Additional details will be included in the finalist email. 

ALL audition questions please contact: marchingowls@kennesaw.edu

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