2016 Drum Major Tryout Information
Drum Major Tryouts
April 15, 2016
Starting at 4:30pm
Commands
1. Band Ten hut Ten hut / Parade Rest Parade Rest (while clapping in tempo)
2. Mark time Mark (Prep 2 3 4)
3. How are your Feet?....
Conducting
1. Basic 4/4 pattern - Tempo 152
2. ¾ pattern - Tempo 120
3. 2/4 pattern - Tempo 144
4. 7/8 pattern (1,2 1,2 1,2,3) Tempo 96 (This will be difficult to practice with a met because of the mixed meter but the tempo will give you a starting idea.
***HERE is a link to an online metronome***
5. Conduct to a pre recorded song (Brick House) you can find it and download it on Kent City Bands Website. Conduct more than just the beat. (SONG IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INFORMATION FOR THE TRYOUTS - SCROLL DOWN)
Writing/Essay
1. Write a 5 paragraph essay on the topic “What is the most valuable part of being a student leader?”.
2. Complete Leadership Application .
Question/Answer Time
1. The final part of the Tryout process is question and answer time. The committee will ask questions about leadership and seek answers about your philosophies of leadership and the ways you would handle situations.
By trying out for drum major you are stating that you are willing to accept the responsibilities and work load expected of Drum Majors. First to arrive, last to leave, putting the ensemble first, not missing any rehearsals/performances. Committing to summer rehearsals/drum major camp.
Direct to a song: Click BELOW to hear it or below that to download it.
April 15, 2016
Starting at 4:30pm
Commands
1. Band Ten hut Ten hut / Parade Rest Parade Rest (while clapping in tempo)
2. Mark time Mark (Prep 2 3 4)
3. How are your Feet?....
Conducting
1. Basic 4/4 pattern - Tempo 152
2. ¾ pattern - Tempo 120
3. 2/4 pattern - Tempo 144
4. 7/8 pattern (1,2 1,2 1,2,3) Tempo 96 (This will be difficult to practice with a met because of the mixed meter but the tempo will give you a starting idea.
***HERE is a link to an online metronome***
5. Conduct to a pre recorded song (Brick House) you can find it and download it on Kent City Bands Website. Conduct more than just the beat. (SONG IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INFORMATION FOR THE TRYOUTS - SCROLL DOWN)
Writing/Essay
1. Write a 5 paragraph essay on the topic “What is the most valuable part of being a student leader?”.
2. Complete Leadership Application .
Question/Answer Time
1. The final part of the Tryout process is question and answer time. The committee will ask questions about leadership and seek answers about your philosophies of leadership and the ways you would handle situations.
By trying out for drum major you are stating that you are willing to accept the responsibilities and work load expected of Drum Majors. First to arrive, last to leave, putting the ensemble first, not missing any rehearsals/performances. Committing to summer rehearsals/drum major camp.
Direct to a song: Click BELOW to hear it or below that to download it.
| brick_house.mp3 |
What does this picture mean to you?
To some, this may be just an ordinary picture. To others, it represents something big.. something special. To me, it represents courage. Some may say.. that's a strange word to represent some kids walking down a hallway with "nerdy" marching band uniforms on. But this is no ordinary hallway. This is the hallway we walked down right after marching off of FORD FIELD! We didn't just get handed that opportunity.. we worked our butts off! From sweating more than you ever thought possible at band camp... to freezing at competitions and football games. But in the end it was all worth the sweat, and the shivers, because after years of not going.. we proved to everyone that we are worthy enough to march on Ford Field. I know if we work just as hard this year, we will be going again. We just have to come together as one, and help each other, we are a family. Love you guys! So happy to be spending my last year of high school with such awesome kids!
Peace out girl scouts . 2013/14 Drum Majors (Ally, Neisha and Lauren)
Peace out girl scouts . 2013/14 Drum Majors (Ally, Neisha and Lauren)