We're not all that selective. I do know there is usually a small group that doesn't make it in every year, but it largely depends on how many people are auditioning on each instrument vs. how many spots there are for that instrument.
Just make sure you know the piece you are going to play pretty well when you go to the audition. They're just looking to see if you know your way around your instrument, you don't have to be an expert. If I remember right, the sight reading piece I was given was a pretty typical marching band/pep band song, so if you can play that level of music you'll be just fine.
you're damn right... my dad is gonna march this day after tomorrow with the alumni band... how many schools have an alumni band big and dedicated enough to march the pre-game show by themselves? Iowa is the only one i know of. GO HAWKS!!!!!!
Not to rain on your parade but Ohio State's Alumni Band has been doing it since the late '60's....approaching 800 returning Bandsmen. BTW, thanks for knocking OFF Penn State...a great win for your Program.
after high school i want to be in this marching band so bad..
Ollivander207 5 months ago
Love this band....go, Hawkeyes!!!!Best in the Big 10......
parzifal40 2 years ago
about how many people audition compared to how many that get in??
kkaaatttee 2 years ago
We're not all that selective. I do know there is usually a small group that doesn't make it in every year, but it largely depends on how many people are auditioning on each instrument vs. how many spots there are for that instrument.
Vaughanabe13 2 years ago
im interested too, i am going there fall of 2010, and i want to try out, but i don't know how much i need to prepare
andyk10013 2 years ago
Just make sure you know the piece you are going to play pretty well when you go to the audition. They're just looking to see if you know your way around your instrument, you don't have to be an expert. If I remember right, the sight reading piece I was given was a pretty typical marching band/pep band song, so if you can play that level of music you'll be just fine.
Vaughanabe13 2 years ago
haha, a sousie totally biffed it at the beginning! That's embarassing...
DMHawkeye11 2 years ago
Yeah, those things happen, unfortunately. I thought he/she did a good job of recovering though. You really have to look for it to see it.
Vaughanabe13 2 years ago
240 horns vs. 70,000 fans. ha.
aquatuck 2 years ago
Go Hawks
GBArod 3 years ago
this is the coolest entry cadence/sequence ever! no surprise seein' as how they're the best damn band in the land!
chevyredneck283 4 years ago 7
you're damn right... my dad is gonna march this day after tomorrow with the alumni band... how many schools have an alumni band big and dedicated enough to march the pre-game show by themselves? Iowa is the only one i know of. GO HAWKS!!!!!!
ICCsnaredrummer 3 years ago
Wisconsin does...
kerapsak11 3 years ago
Not to rain on your parade but Ohio State's Alumni Band has been doing it since the late '60's....approaching 800 returning Bandsmen. BTW, thanks for knocking OFF Penn State...a great win for your Program.
carolinabuck 3 years ago
Thanks We try!!! and OHIO STATE has a damn good band too!
coryrude777 3 years ago
woot on iowa!
drhawkatk 4 years ago
Iowa marching band rocks!
tamakiluver 4 years ago
best fight song ever
supersamurai563 4 years ago 5
Thanks Iowa Marching Band for your hard work!
jmrssn 4 years ago 2