U NIVERSITY OF I LLINOIS

M ARCHING I LLINI
2014
MARCHING ILLINI
DRUMLINE AUDITION PACKET

Professor Barry L. Houser

Director of the Marching Illini & Athletic Bands

THE NATIONS PREMIER COLLEGE MARCHING BAND

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS BANDS

MARCHING ILLINI
THE NATIONS PREMIER COLLEGE MARCHING BAND

Thank you for your interest in the 2014 edition of the Illini Drumline! As the beginning of a new
season approaches, the pride, excellence, tradition, and loyalty of the Marching Illini remains
unchanged. Potential members must exhibit these traits through not only their music, but through
their performance and overall presence. Provided in the packet are basic exercises that must be
learned and memorized before the official audition date, as well as instrument-specific
information and music.
Evaluation and Consideration of Membership are based upon:
-Preparedness of music
-Overall approach, technique, quality, & style
-Work Ethic and Attitude
-Improvement
-Chops/Playing ability
-Commitment
-Tempo Control and Rhythmic Accuracy
-Performance
DRUMLINE CLINIC DATES:
February 22nd, 2014 12PM-3PM
March 8th, 2014 12PM-3PM
These clinics are intended to help prospective members evaluate themselves and also, in more detail,
learn about the Illini Drumline technique and style. Each instrument-specific packet contains a small
description about our approach, but in order to have the most accurate interpretation, plan to attend
at least one of these clinics! This is also a great opportunity to get a better feel of the music and meet
other musicians from around the country who love to drum as well.
OFFICIAL DRUMLINE AUDITION DATE:
April 19th, 2014 9AM-3PM

This will be the date where individual auditions take place. All sections will have an individual
audition. Although clinic dates are not part of the official audition process, individual improvement
will be recognized and awarded.
INDIVIDUAL AUDITION:
The entire packet is fair game for the individual audition. We may not ask you to play all of the
content, but please be prepared to play all of it. Also, everyone besides cymbal players should be
prepared to play a 1-2 minute solo of your choice to perform.
VIDEO AUDITION:
If unable to attend the official audition date, please refer to the video submission instructions on the
website.
Before diving into the packet, always remember to perform and exude excellence in everything you
do. Being a member of the Nations Premier College Marching Band, we perform and impact the
lives of hundreds of thousands every season. Always keep your chin up and never give up. Best of
luck!
-The Marching Illini Drumline
Questions about the auditions? E-mail us!
Professor Houser, Director of the Marching Illini & Athletic Bands | bhouser2@illinois.edu
Zach Wiltgen, Illini Drumline Section Leader | zach.m.wiltgen@gmail.com
Eddie Rashan, Illini Drumline Coordinator | eddie.rashan@gmail.com

Marching Illini Drumline Bass Packet

Hello,
Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a member of the Marching Illini
Bassline. I hope to see you at the clinics and the audition. The clinics will be geared more
towards teaching technique and approach, while the audition will be an evaluation of your
progress and potential. It is HIGHLY recommended that you attend the clinics, as it will
give you an upper hand in knowledge and experience come the day of the audition.
As far as music goes, in addition to learning the bass splits for the exercises that have
them, you should also invest time in learning the snare parts to some of the more basic
exercises. While we wont be playing snare parts often, they serve as an excellent tool to
build chops, practice technique, and get a feel for timing; all of these will be evaluated in
the audition. In addition to these qualities, you will also be evaluated by how prepared
you are for the camps, how much progress you make during/between camps, and by your
attitude.
A quick note on technique: at Illinois, we play with a full wrist break. Well go over what
that means at the clinics, but you should know that it is very similar to playing match grip
on a practice pad. Therefore it should be adequate for you practice on a normal practice
pad. You should bring a pad and sticks to the audition, as generally we have more
drummers than drums and you will not be on a drum the whole time.
Once again, we are excited to see you at the audition, and hope that you are up to the
challenge of becoming a member of this drumline. Good luck at the audition!
Sincerely,
Justin Lane
Bass Drum Section Leader 2014
If you have any questions at all, please email me at jrlane2@illinois.edu

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