Band Audition Requirements

Audition Requirements
Band

LU Band Audition Standards for Wind & Percussion Instrument Players



Level 1, Total= Up to $5,000.00 per year.

  • Perform all 12 Major Scales, two octaves. (PERCUSSION ONLY) 26 Standard American rudiments, "open-close-open" format AS WELL 12 Major scales
  • Perform the chromatic scale the full range of the instrument
  • Perform one etude provided by LUBT (check the band's website under "Audition Materials").
  • Perform one prepared piece of student's choice (an etude or competitive solo).  Please, no marching band pieces or pop tunes.
  • Perform the G natural minor scale one octave.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

 

Level 2, Total= Up to $3,000.00 per year

  • Perform Major Scales (B flat, E flat, A flat, F, G, D) two octaves. (PERCUSSION ONLY) 26 Standard American rudiments, "open-close-open" format AS WELL listed Major scales
  • Perform the chromatic scale two octaves.
  • Perform one etude provided by LUBT (check the bands website under "Audition Materials").
  • Perform one prepared piece of the student's choice (an etude or competitive solo).  Please, no marching band pieces or pop tunes.
  • Perform the g natural minor scale one octav
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • 100% attendance at all performances and rehearsals.  (Refer to the band handbook regarding the attendance policy

 

Level 3, Total= Up to $2,000.00 per year

  • Perform Major Scales (B flat, E flat, A flat, F, G, D) one octave. (PERCUSSION ONLY) first 15 Standard American rudiments, "open-close-open" format AS WELL listed Major scales
  • Perform the chromatic scale one octave.
  • Perform two etudes of contrasting styles provided by LUBT (check the band's website under "Audition Materials").
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • 100% attendance at all performances and rehearsals.  (Refer to the band handbook regarding the attendance policy).

 

Level 4, Total= Up to $1,000.00 year

  • Perform Major Scales (B flat, E flat, A flat, F) one octave. (PERCUSSION ONLY) First 10 Standard American rudiments, "open-close-open" format AS WELL listed Major scales
  • Perform a chromatic scale one octave.
  • Perform one etude provided by LUBT (check the band's website under "Audition Materials").
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • 100% attendance at all performances and rehearsals.  (Refer to the band handbook regarding the attendance policy).

 

Additional Scholarships Available:

  • LU Connections: Students who are from states neighboring Missouri, i.e. Tennessee, Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Nebraska

 Total Amount=Out-of-State Fee Waiver

  • Special Talent Scholarship: Musicians who are All-State, All-District, Solo and Ensemble (Grade 2 or Higher)

Total Amount= Out-of-State Fee Waiver

  • Georgia Curitan Band Scholarship: 2.5 or higher, Recommendation from the director of bands.

            Total Amount= $1,000 per year