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Letter from Professor Gephart 2

Welcome Video from Caitlin Cotten Benner & Next Steps 3

Virtual Audition Information 4

Band Camp Information 5

Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra Registration Information 6

“All-American” Marching Band Registration Information 7

Watch our Virtual Tour 8

Boilermaker Alliance Mentorship 9

Connect with Us 10

Boilermaker Remix: Your Questions Answered YouTube Playlist 11

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May 7, 2020

COVID-19 STATEMENT

Purdue Bands & Orchestras is committed to protecting the health and safety of our current and

prospective students during these trying times. We are adhering to all Purdue University

policies regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and we seek to help flatten the curve by practicing

social distancing. Because of Purdue University’s recent decision to move Summer Transition,

Advising, and Registration (STAR) to an all-virtual experience, we have decided to host an all-

virtual audition process for our concert bands, jazz bands, and orchestras.

Although we will miss meeting each one of you at STAR for in-person auditions, we remain

excited now more than ever before to come together this fall. Our immediate plan is to hold

virtual auditions for our indoor ensembles this summer. As of today, the audition process for

the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band remains unchanged. Additionally, we are diligently

working to provide virtual opportunities to connect with our department. Check

www.purdue.edu/bands for the latest updates.

In light of these challenges, we are still Boilermakers - working together on the persistent

pursuit of the next giant leap. Our wish to you is a healthy spring full of music and community.

We will be together again, and we cannot wait to have you join us in the Purdue Bands &

Orchestras family.

BOILER UP!

Sincerely,

Jay Gephart

Director & Al G. Wright Chair

Purdue Bands & Orchestras

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1. Register for band or orchestra during your academic advising appointment. See registration

instructions on pages 5-6.

2. Prepare for your audition.

If auditioning for AAMB at band camp, begin preparing for your band camp music

audition. Access audition music.

PASSWORD: audition

If auditioning virtually for concert band, jazz band, or orchestra, begin preparing your

virtual audition. Access audition music/requirements through this page. PASSWORD:

audition

3. Submit your virtual audition (concert/jazz/orchestra) or register for band camp

(AAMB/drumline).

a. If auditioning for AAMB at band camp, you will be contacted by a student leader in the

coming weeks. Chat with them about the band camp experience, and register for band

camp in mid-June.

b. If auditioning virtually for concert band, jazz band, or orchestra, you will receive a link to

the audition submission portal in early-June. Please feel free to submit your audition at

your earliest convenience once the portal is live. Virtual auditions are due July 15.

4. Sign-up for the Boilermaker Alliance Mentorship Program. See page 8 for more details about

this opportunity.

5. Ensemble placement for concert/jazz/orchestra will be communicated on July 20. Be prepared

to alter your schedule based on specific ensemble placement.

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What to Prepare

All submissions must be unlisted YouTube links with video. Links via Dropbox or mp4/audio

attachments will not be accepted. Please double check that your link is not set to private

before submitting.

Etudes and scales must be in one video, though it does not need to be one continuous

take. Please do not submit more than one video unless you are auditioning for more than

one ensemble.

If you are auditioning for more than one ensemble with different requirements, such

as jazz band and concert band, or jazz band and orchestra, please submit 2 separate

video auditions.

If you are auditioning for wind ensemble and concert band, or concert band and

orchestra winds, you may submit one video. The audition requirements are the same

and will be viewed by the same instructor.

There will be no sight-reading component to the virtual audition.

Please include the following in the description of your YouTube posting:

Name

Instrument

Hometown/State

High School

Major

Ensemble(s) you are auditioning for

o If also auditioning for AAMB, please note this

Tips for a Successful Video Audition

Focus on sound quality of the recording space. We recognize everyone is limited with where

they can record, but try to choose a space in the house that will be conducive, and do a few

audio tests to make sure your sound is clear.

Business casual or Purdue apparel is an acceptable dress code.

Check the lighting in your recording space to be certain you are visible and not obstructed by

shadows or bright light.

What to Prepare

August 16th-22nd, 2020

The entire week of band camp is part of the marching audition process for the Purdue “All-

American” Marching Band (AAMB).

Attend Band Camp instead of Boiler Gold Rush:

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band provides a similar experience to Boiler Gold Rush

(BGR) during the week of band camp, including presentations from important campus

leaders and departments, tours, activities with your section, and a performance at the Boiler

Gold Rush Pep Rally.

If you intend to audition for AAMB, do not sign-up for BGR. If you sign-up for BGR and then

decide to participate in band camp, you may request a full refund prior to July 31st,

2020. Contact studentsuccess@purdue.edu or (765) 494-9328 to determine if your

circumstance qualifies for a refund.

Through July 31: Full refund of $320

Aug. 1 and later: No refund

Residence Hall Move-In:

Information from Purdue University Residences – Coming soon to our AAMB audition page.

Watch our Band Camp Recap Videos!

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Welcome to Purdue Bands & Orchestras!

Thank you for your interest in Purdue Bands & Orchestras. We just want to make sure you’re equipped with all the information you need to meet us in August. Please make sure you take care of these steps as soon as possible!

All audition information can be seen at https://www.purdue.edu/bands/fall-2020-ensemble-auditions/. This year’s auditions are being conducted virtually, and all specific instructions are listed there.

If you haven’t yet, you can register for your audition at this link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_577jm6pJWrvq3gV Our Recruitment Director will reach out regarding completion of your audition.

For registration purposes, please enroll in the following courses for today. After audition results are processed, you may be asked to switch into a different ensemble.

o CONCERT WW/BRASS/PERC: BAND 11900-001 (CRN 19283) o ORCHESTRAL STRINGS: BAND 11100-S01 (CRN 68960) o JAZZ BAND: BAND 11400-003 (CRN 11883)

If you are planning on auditioning for the Marching Band, register for BAND 11000-001 (CRN 46611) and visit www.purdue.edu/bands for specific schedules and audition information

Concert Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band audition results will be sent out no later than Monday, July 20. You will be able to change into the correct ensemble at that time if necessary.

Check at www.purdue.edu/bands and follow @purduebands on Instagram for any and all information about our department! Also, please don’t hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have about participation in Purdue Bands & Orchestras.

Welcome to Purdue Bands & Orchestras and the AAMB!

We’re glad to see your interest in the “All-American” Marching Band, and we just want to make sure you’re equipped with all the information you need to meet us for Band Camp in August. Please make sure you take care of these steps as soon as possible!

Tell your academic advisor TODAY that you are participating in Marching Band, and that you need to get BAND 11000-001, CRN 46611 on your schedule (3:30-5:20 daily plus the linked Saturday time).

Woodwind/Brass – You will play your music audition when you arrive at Band Camp (see the band camp schedule for exact times), and check out www.purdue.edu/bands for audition repertoire!

Drumline – your audition will be entirely conducted at band camp. If you have not considered attending Drumline Tech Weekend, it is strongly encouraged (though not required). Check www.purduedrumline.com for details (audition cadence posted on July 1).

Golden Silks Color Guard, Goldusters, Twirlers – Your audition is complete! If you have not successfully completed an audition for one of these groups, you will not be able to participate this season, and should be on the lookout for audition information for 2021 later this fall.

Sometime this summer, we will provide a registration form that must be completed IMMEDIATELY.

Check the band website OFTEN, as the most up-to-date band camp regular season schedules will be posted there.

If you have not heard from a student leader in the marching band yet, they may not actually know you’re coming to camp. Email caitlin@purdue.edu if you have not heard from a leader yet (please include your full name and instrument), and we’ll put you in touch with your leadership team.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have about Band Camp and the “All-American” Marching Band in general! Your student leaders will be the best points of contact, but we are happy to help you out in any way we can!

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PREPARATION – WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO BAND CAMP ON AUGUST 16!!

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A mentoring program connecting Purdue Bands & Orchestras students and alumni.

This program will allow you to build a valuable relationship with a Purdue Bands &

Orchestras alum, while gaining support and guidance in a positive and encouraging

atmosphere.

Set your preferred method of communication.

Set your preferred communication frequency. This is meant to be a support to you,

and it can be as low-key as you’d like. It’s not a big commitment!

Make a connection with an alum who has a similar background as you. Hundreds of

alums have signed up and are waiting to be matched with a student!

Register Here

Questions? Contact Caitlin – caitlin@purdue.edu.

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