Can’t make it to camp, no worries! Here are some tips and helpful advice when it comes to sending in a video audition. Remember… it’s still an audition.
*Note: Videos must be uploaded to Youtube to allow better accessibility. Please communicate with a Drumline Coordinator or Drumline Leadership if you need help creating a video submission. ALL video submissions must be submitted before the final camp on July 27th.
Audition Panel:
Alberto Barajas | wowbert840@gmail.com
Newell Ramsey | ramseyna@gmail.com
Dr. Steven Smyth | ssmyth@nmsu.edu
Drumline Leadership:
Drumline Captain: Jeremiah Perez (jperez@nmsu.edu)
Snare Captain: Jeremiah Perez (jperez@nmsu.edu)
Tenor Captain: Henry Siefert(siefert@nmsu.edu)
Bass Drum Captain: Harrison Calhoun (hcalhoun@nmsu.edu)
Cymbal Captain: Janyll Hernandez (jhern19@nmsu.edu)
- Audition Advice:
- Make sure your full body is in view.
- Have an audible metronome to help the audition panel judge your timing.
- Let us know your name, your major, the school you’re from, and what instrument you will be auditioning on.
- Relax and don’t forget to breathe!
- Video Tips:
- Clearly announce each piece of music before you play.
- Make sure your video has a reasonable title.
- You may send more than one video if you are trying out for multiple instruments.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative with your video submission.
