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Audition Packet

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
2 Check List
3 Letter from the Director
4 Medical Release & Band Fee Form*
To be returned as soon as possible

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6
7
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Registration Guide
Music Audition Criteria
Visual Audition Criteria
Equipment Requests & Audition Music
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June 30 Information Form DUE

July 13 Mini Camp: Lubbock
July 21 Mini Camp: Central Texas
July 28 Mini Camp: Houston
August 4 Mini Camp: DFW
August 17 SUMMER BAND begins
August 26 First Day of Classes

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CHECK LIST:

PRINT AUDITION MATERIAL

FILL OUT ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Found on the front page of goinband.org

MAIL IN MEDICAL RELEASE FORM & BAND FEE

Medical Release Form attached below. The band fee is $165 ($100 for uniform cleaning fee,
$50 for social dues and $15 for spats). Checks should be paid to Texas Tech University
Return to: Texas Tech University, Attn: Debbie Holt, School of Music, Box 42033, Lubbock, TX 79409

NOTE: Full refunds will be made available if you do not make the band.

SIGN-UP FOR A MINI-CAMP ON THE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Mini-Camp: Lubbock at Texas Tech University on Saturday, July 13th from 3-5 PM
Mini-Camp: Central Texas at James Madison HS (San Antonio) on Sunday July 21st from 1-3 PM
Mini-Camp: Houston at Cypress Ridge HS on Sunday July 28th from 1-3 PM
Mini-Camp: DFW at The Westin Stonebriar (Frisco) on Sunday, August 4th from 1-3PM

REGISTER FOR GOIN BAND AT RED RAIDER ORIENTATION

Take this Registration Helper with you to your advisor. Attached below.

PURCHASE OUR GAME DAY AND TRAVEL ATTIRE

Once you have registered for the class and/or filled out your online membership application,
you will receive a link to the website where you can purchase the following:
Under Armour Red shirt, Under Armour shorts, GB ball cap, MTX black marching shoes, gray
Goin Band performance shirt and the Cold-Weather Uniform (Hoodie and Sweats).
NOTE: Full refunds will be made available if you do not make the band.

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Hello!

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the award winning Goin Band from Raiderland! As a potential member of
Goin Band, you are invited to share in the Foot and a Half experience that is guaranteed to each member that earns a
position in our organization. This foot and a half of prime real estate is a reminder of our commitment to music and our
appreciation for our eighty-eight years of history.

Summer Band begins Saturday, August 17th at Noon in the Student Union Building (Red Raider Ballroom). Auditions
are Sunday, August 18th. We do NOT limit how many students we accept into the program, but there are music and
visual expectations associated with our selection process. We are looking for students that are actively engaged in
making positive contributions to Goin Band musically, physically and socially.

MUSIC COMPONENT
Goin Band serves as a spirit organization and a university course so the musical demands of our ensemble are highly
valued. We want you to be successful so we provide several opportunities for you to receive instruction from our
student leaders and graduate assistants before your audition.

(1)
The music component is 60% of your overall audition.
(2)
Auditions are NOT blind and either a School of Music faculty member and/or a designated graduate student
will adjudicate your audition using a box system (attached below). Our section leaders will give small and
large sectionals on Saturday, 8/17.

Note: If you are interested in Court Jesters, our indoor athletic band, this Goin Band music audition will serve as your Court Jester audition.

VISUAL COMPONENT
We are offering four optional instructional camps this summer to give all potential members an opportunity to learn our
marching techniques before summer band. We use a straight-leg technique (with a soft/relaxed knee on the cross). We
also use the Tech Step, a traditional high step, for our pre-game show.

(1)
The visual component is 40% of your overall audition.
(2)
The band staff and graduate assistants will do all visual auditions. You will do a multitude of marching
fundamentals that typically include forward march, backwards march and our pre-game Tech step
sequences.

INSTRUMENTS
We will check out Piccolos, Tenor Saxophones, F Marching Horns (not Mellophones), Trombones, Baritones and
Sousaphones on day one of summer band. There is no charge for these instruments.

Audition results will be posted no later than two hours AFTER all have auditioned on Sunday, August 18th. Once you have
earned a position with us, you have committed yourself to a semester to entertain, to inspire and to be excellent. We
look forward to you joining our team; it will be one of the best experiences you will have in your collegiate career!

Sincerely,

Duane Hill
Director of Athletic Bands
Associate Director of Bands
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Return this page and your check (made payable to Texas Tech University) to:
Texas Tech University, Attn: Debbie Holt, School of Music, Box 42033, Lubbock, TX 79409

FULL NAME: ________________________________________ R#: _____________________

BAND FEES
Uniform Cleaning Fee $100
Social Dues

$50
Spats


$15
Indicate size: Medium ____ Large ____ X-Large ____
TOTAL


$165

NOTE: Most students will need a medium or a large depending on the size around your ankles. Indicate above.
ALL students will need NEW spats for our uniform.

MEDICAL INFORMATION & LIABILITY RELEASE FORM

Although we take every precaution to contribute to the health and well-being of our students, it is ultimately
up to the individual student to be in charge of their physical health and well-being (ie: eating properly, staying
hydrated and etc.). With this understanding, please complete the following Medical Liability Release:

I, ________________________________________, fully accept all responsibility and assume

(please print full name)
all risk for my participation in the Marching band Program at Texas Tech University.

I hereby release Texas Tech University, its officials, faculty and staff, or agents from any and all
claims or actions resulting from any and all accidents, illnesses or injuries I sustain while
participating in any or all phases of the Texas Tech University Goin band from Raiderland. I
certify that I am eighteen years of age or older and legally responsible for my actions.

A copy of this authorization shall be considered as effective, and as valid as the original.

By signing and submitting this form, I affirm that I have read, understand and will adhere to
these statements.

_______________________________
______________
Students Signature



Date

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REGISTRATION HELPER
Use this letter as a guide for you and your advisor during registration for classes at Red Raider Orientation.

WOODWINDS, BRASS, PERCUSSION, GUARD AND TWIRLERS

Everyone must register for band: Marching Band can count as a PE requirement or a Fine Arts elective under
the General Education Requirements. Band meets every day regardless of the number of credit hours you choose.

Rehearsals are MWF 12:00-12:50 and TTH 12:30-1:50

There are four options for enrollment:
1) One PE credit..MUEN 1103-201
2) One Fine Arts creditMUEN 3103-201
3) One PE and One Fine Arts credit at the same time..Both above courses
4) Two Fine Arts Credits.MUEN 3203-201

PERCUSSION Only

Though you will be auditioning during summer band you must also register for the percussion sectional class.

PercussionMUEN 3103-204
It meets MWF 11:00-11:50 for one hour credit

*If you do not make the band, you will be automatically dropped from the class with no charge.

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MUSIC
AUDITION CRITERIA
PERMEMANT SPOT
FIRST PART
DUEL SPOT
DISMISSED

DISMISSED

PERMENANT SPOT

(91-100)
(75-90)
(51-74)
(21-50)
(0-20)

BOX 3
BOX 1

BOX 2

BOX 4

BOX 5

- Performer exhibits the best possible control and a highly developed concept of tone production.
- Breath support is proper and always maintained.
- Tonal focus is rarely lost and timbre is consistent throughout and characteristic of the best WW/Brass sound.
- Instrument is always in tune and when pitch inconsistencies occur, they are quickly corrected.
- Performers exhibit a consistent and mature approach to articulation, style and technique.
- Phrases begin and end appropriately and rhythmic integrity is solid.
- Lapses are rare and minor (concentration appears to be superior).
- Performer exhibits good control of most aspects of proper tone production.
- Breath support and characteristic timbre may be adversely affected in extremes of range and volume, but
generally is correct, unimpaired and obliterated.
- The majority of the instruments are in tune and tonal focus is generally accurate and characteristic of the best
WW/Brass sound.
- Performer exhibits excellent control of articulation, style and technique.
- Phrasing and rhythmic integrity is mostly accurate.
-Lapses are infrequent, generally minor and rarely interfere with the success of the performance.
- Performers demonstrate a good fundamental approach to proper tone production. However players are
sometimes taxed beyond their ability to control quality and timbre at extreme levels of volume and range.
- Occasionally a lack of adequate breath support results in inconsistent timbre and characteristic sounds.
- Some individual tuning problems are audible.
- A generally good approach to proper articulation style and technique is obvious, but inconsistent.
- Performer exhibits an awareness of proper phrasing, although anticipation, hesitation or over-extension does
occur.
- Rhythmic integrity is generally good although at times incorrect.
- Performer seldom seems aware of the proper fundamentals required to produce characteristic tone quality.
- Insufficient breath support exists to produce clarity of sound and tonal center.
- Pitch and quality problems are clearly audible and remain uncorrected.
- Airflow is frequently disturbed during articulated passages and technical passages lack control and uniformity.
- Performer exhibits problems with rhythmic integrity and recover from lapses in timing is slow.

- Performer exhibits little training or control in the proper tone quality, center or focus.
- Breath support is seldom present causing most phrases to be unfinished.
- Little evidence of tuning exits.
- Improper articulation method and style occurs most of the time, which distorts air flow and tone
production.
- Rhythmic integrity is very poor.
- Recovery time is extensive.

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VISUAL
PERMEMANT SPOT
FIRST PART
DUEL SPOT
DISMISSED

DISMISSED

PERMENANT SPOT

(91-100)
(76-90)
(51-75)
(21-50)
(0-20)

BOX 3
BOX 1

BOX 2

BOX 4

BOX 5

AUDITION CRITERIA
- Performer displays an extremely high level of understanding of style, poise, method and roles.
- Recovery is accomplished with ease and speed.
- A high level of understanding enhances the exercise.
- Performer displays an achievement of the most sophisticated responsibilities in areas of space, line and time.
- There is superior response to changes in space, time and form.
- The responsibilities displayed are ongoing with little time to effect corrections, which are handled with ease,
and flaws seldom occur.
- Performers display a generally high level of achievement. Style is recognizable but not well developed.
- Style is not totally refined although evident.
- Variations in technical control are usually consistent and variations in techniques are at times infrequent and
minor.
- Recovery is evident and quick.
-The understanding of roles is obvious and enhances the display of style.
- Performers display a high level of achievement of the more advance responsibilities in areas of space and line.
- Timing responsibilities are well demonstrated most of the time.
- There is demonstration of strong skills in changes of space.
- Corrections when necessary are made with relative ease and flaws are infrequent and generally minor.
- Performer displays a moderate level of achievement.
- Style is recognizable but not well developed.
- Variations in technical control are usually consistent and variations are infrequent and minor.
- The understanding of roles is obvious and enhances the display of style.
- Performer displays moderate or average level responsibilities in space and line.
- Flaws or breaks occur most often when responsibilities of a greater magnitude are required.
- Control of his/her instrument may be sporadic.
- Some variation may occur in pulse/tempo control.
- Recovery from breaks/flaws is sporadic and flaws tend to be of a larger magnitude for longer periods of time.
- Performer occasionally displays an achievement of the basic level of understanding in the skills required to
demonstrate style, poise and technical control.
- Recovery is slow.
- Performer occasionally, yet inconsistently, displays signs of knowledge of basic fundamentals in control of
instrument, form, tempo and pulse.
- Many timing and rhythm problems exist.
- Individual has some awareness of responsibilities of space/line, yet many breaks and flaws exist.
- Performer does not often display an ability to make a correction when it is possible.

- Performer displays a lack of understanding of the technique, body carriage and poise.
- Performer seems generally unaware of even the most basic responsibilities.
- Inexperience and/or improper understanding of basics, does not allow the performer to display
control of his/her instrument, form, tempo and pulse.
- Serious timing and rhythm problems exist.
- There are few moments lacking flaws most of which are serious in nature.

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EQUIPMENT REQUESTS
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PICCOLO
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
*Piccolos are available through TTU

TRUMPET
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
-Bach 3C mouthpiece or the equivalent

SECTION LEADER INFORMATION

Teresa Jarinko, Senior
Music Educa3on & Performance
teresa.jarinko@<u.edu

SECTION LEADER INFORMATION

Ma<hew Garrison, Senior
Music Educa3on
ma<hew.garrison@<u.edu

Mark Belding, Junior
Music Educa3on
mark.belding@<u.edu

Xavier Strickland, Sophomore

Poli3cal Science
xavier.strickland@<u.edu

CLARINET
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
-Lyre
SECTION LEADER INFORMATION
Benjamin Cook, Junior
Music Educa3on
benjamin.cook@<u.edu
Jennifer Bupp, Junior
Music Educa3on
jennifer.bupp@<u.edu
Lauren Estrada, Junior
Management/Marke3ng
lauren.n.estrada@<u.edu
SAXOPHONE
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
-Lyre
-A limited number of Tenor Saxes are
available through TTU on 8/17
SECTION LEADER INFORMATION
Andrew Reinhart, Junior
Music Educa3on, Alto Saxophone
andrew.reinhart@<u.edu
Max McCord, Junior
Computer Engineering
max.mccord@<u.edu
Maurice Hernandez, Sophomore
Music Educa3on, Alto Saxophone
mauriceh14@yahoo.com

Gregory Alberts, Senior

Pre-Med/Biology
greg.alberts@<u.edu
HORN/MELLOPHONE
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
-Music Majors will be on the Marching Horn
-Non-Music Majors will be on the Mellophone
*All instruments will be provided.
SECTION LEADER INFORMATION
Chad Hopkins, Senior
Music Educa3on
chad.hopkins@<u.edu
Katelyn Losos, Sophomore
Music Educa3on
katelyn.losos@<u.edu
TROMBONE
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
*All trombones will be provided
SECTION LEADER INFORMATION
Robert Thomas, Senior
Music Educa3on
robert.thomas@<u.edu
Joseph McPherson, Senior
Music Educa3on
joseph.mcpherson@<u.edu

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BARITONE
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
-Schlike 51D or Black Kelly 51D (Large)
*All Baritones will be provided
SECTION LEADER INFORMATION
Zach Davis, Senior
Music Educa3on
zach.davis@<u.edu
Tyler Simon, Junior
Music Educa3on
tylersimon1281@yahoo.com
SOUSAPHONE
-Flip folder with at least 15 sheets
-Black PlasYc Kellyburg mouthpiece or
the standard equivalent.
SECTION LEADER INFORMATION
Trey Hanis, Junior
Music Educa3on & Performance
trey.hanis@<u.edu

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