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2018 CONNEAUT AREA EAGLE MARCHING BAND //Conneaut Area Eagle Marching Band //
 * Drum Major Audition and Leadership Application Expectations **

going to the following link: []  or you can find a link to it on our website [|www.conneautareamusic.org]  under Marching Band Updates.
 * Anyone applying for a ****Leadership Position **– please fill out the online survey by


 * //Drum Majors (only) Audition Requirements: //**

1. **Conducting** //__Required Piece __//– prepare and conduct the following selection: [] //Score is available on this link or by request. // Please come with the selection as prepared as possible and demonstrate your ability to conduct the following: tempo changes, meter changes, dynamics, cues, style, etc. //__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Prepared Piece __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">– Bring a recording of your choice (MB appropriate) to conduct. It should demonstrate one or more of the following: tempo changes, meter changes, dynamics, cues, style, etc. //__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Impromptu Piece __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">– A score will be provided for brief study. This piece will involve only basic conducting skills: keeping time, cutting off, etc.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">2. **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Drill Down Marching Commands **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">— you may be asked to perform the commands with a metronome in order to demonstrate drill down: Mark time, forward/backward march, left/right slide, left/right flank, halt, etc.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">3. **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Vocal Commands **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">– To be selected from the following: A-Ten-hut, parade rest, mark time, forward/backward march, left/right slide or flank.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">4. **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Salute **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">– Choose a salute you’ve seen (or create one) to demonstrate.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">5. Please see last year’s Drum Majors or Band Captains for possible coaching!

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