Music Majors or Minors
Performing in Redcoats on your principal instrument
Music majors or minors studying a marching band wind instrument* in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music are automatically accepted into Redcoat Band membership on that instrument. These students are asked to record both the music and visual audition components for placement purposes and submit them between April 1 and May 1 via the Redcoat Band application. Please note that this is a change from previous years' membership requirements. If you received conflicting information when auditioning for HHSOM, please email all three athletic band directors (Dr. Bawcum, Dr. Athanas, and Dr. Morris) for more information.
Performing in Redcoats on a secondary wind instrument
Music majors or minors seeking membership in a wind section other than that of their primary instrument are asked to record both the music and visual audition components on their intended marching band instrument. After completing both recordings, submit them via the Redcoat Band application. Review of applications will begin on April 1 and conclude on May 1.
Non-Music Majors or Minors
It is NOT necessary to be a Music major to be a Redcoat! About 80% of Redcoats major in a field other than Music.
To audition and apply:
1. Review the complete Membership Information Document for Brass and Woodwinds, which includes audition requirements, procedures, and frequently asked questions.
2. Prepare and record the music and visual audition components.
3. Apply for Redcoat Band membership. (http://bit.ly/RedcoatApplication) You will submit links to your audition video(s) within the application.
4. Ask your director or other music teacher to complete the recommendation form we email them.