University of Delaware
Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band

BRASS & WOODWIND AUDITIONS — 1st Year Members
Due to COVID-19 auditions will be through video submission this year!

COVID-19 HARDSHIP

If you normally borrow an instrument from your high school and would also need to borrow one from UD (such as mellophone, baritone, tuba), fill out the audition form anyway, record the 30 second bio (as described below) and in that video explain that you do not have access to an instrument at this time due to COVID-19. WE WILL AUDITION YOU AT WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS


VIDEO CONTENT

  • 30 second bio introducing yourself and stating past band experiences.
  • Chromatic Scale (2 octaves; tempo: quarter note = 120 bpm)
  • UD Alma Mater (tempo: quarter note = 80 bpm)
  • UD Fight Song (tempo: half note = 132 bpm)
    Fight Song notes: Do not play repeats, simply play from start to finish, straight through the tune.

  • VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

  • Scale/Alma Mater: face and fingers/valves/slides must be visible at all times.
  • UD Fight Song: must be performed marking time, with view of fingers/valves/slides/
  • **ALL CONTENT MUST BE IN ONE VIDEO FILE.** — If each item is recorded separately, edit all parts into ONE file.

  • SUBMITTING YOUR VIDEO

  • Fill out the UDMB Virtual Brass/Woodwind Audition Form
  • Attach your video as explained on the form

  • MUSIC LINKS

  • UD Alma Mater – do not play Tower Chimes, start at "Alma Mater" in measure 35.
  • UD Fight Song

  • AUDIO RESOURCES

  • UD Alma Mater


  • UD Fight Song



  • Results will be communicated via email by July 14.