Band Audition Requirements

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