Woodwind/Brass Audition Information
GVSU Non-Music Majors/Minors & Non-GVSU Area College/University Students
Woodwind/Brass Audition
Deadline May 16
Audition Process
The GVSU Laker Marching Band Woodwind & Brass Auditions for prospective members:
- Auditions will take place In Person at:
- GVSU Allendale Campus, Room 1211
- Friday, March 7 / Saturday, March 8 / Saturday, April 5 / Sunday, April 6 / Saturday, May 3 / Sunday, May 4 / Saturday, May 17
- Michigan - Eastside location - TBD
- GVSU Allendale Campus, Room 1211
- Submit an online Woodwind/Brass Audition Registration Form (Form opens December 15)
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
*Those auditioning for entrance into the GVSU Music Department as music majors must schedule their audition through the Music Office. More information concerning dates and auditions can be found at www.gvsu.edu/music.
- Those accepted into the GVSU Music Program - Your audition will count as acceptance into the Laker Marching Band; no additional audition.
- Those not accepted into the GVSU Music Program - You will need to complete the Laker Marching Band auditon.
Preparation of Audition Music:
The "LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music" (total of 3 songs) posted below.
- Play each song and demonstrate correct tempos (see tempo for each song below), styles, articulations, dynamics, and observance all rests (short or extended).
- The music does not have to be memorized for the audition.
- Bb Concert Scale beginning with your lowest concert Bb and continuing as high as you can play without descending. Please play your Bb Concert Scale in half notes at a tempo of Quarter Note = 100
Additional Information:
- All accepted members must register for MUS 107 (marching band). This is a one (1) credit class.
Non-GVSU Students Attending Area Colleges/Universities
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY and applies to those who marched in the Laker Marching Band in 2023 and before.
Non-GVSU students who are attending at area colleges/universities full-time:
- Can audition for the Laker Marching Band.
- Follow steps listed above in the "Audition Process" section.
- Upon a successful audition, complete the Guest Application to GVSU, be admitted by GVSU, register for MUS 107, and pay the for the cost of the course.
- Returning Guest Students of the Laker Marching Band do not have to re-audition, but must complete the online "Intent to March" form.
- Returning Guest Students must complete the Guest Application, be admitted by GVSU, register for MUS 107, and pay for the cost of the course.
- The Guest Application to GVSU, information, and instructions can be found on the website linked below:
- The course number for the GVSU Marching Band is MUS 107 Section 01
- The cost of 1 credit hour at GVSU for 2023-24 is $614 (2023-24).
Required LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music
- Auditions on Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, or Baritone may chose 1st or 2nd parts or upper/lower notes when divided.
- Those auditioning on Piccolo, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax or Baritone Sax and accepted must provide their own instrument for the season.
- GVSU ONLY provides Mellophones, Marching Baritones, Sousaphones, Drumline, and Flags.
LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music Tempos:
- Alma Mater (quarter note=88)
- Pregame C (half note=104)
- GVSU Fight Song (half note=140)
Piccolo Clarinet Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone
Mellophone Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone
Treble Clef Baritone Bass Clef Baritone Sousaphone
Click the Link below for reference audio to the audition music:
Mandatory Summer Activities
Laker Marching Band Mandatory Uniform Fittings
- New Members - Uniform Fittings will occur on Friday, August 22, 2025
Pregame Memorization
- Please review the "New Member Summer Information"
Laker Marching Band Camp
- Thursday, August 14 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
If you would like to get more information about the Laker Marching Band, please contact the Band Office at (616) 331-2942 or at [email protected]. Please leave a voicemail if your call is not answered!