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The Towson University TIGER Marching Band is offering two full time graduate assistantships available for the 2008-2009 academic year. Graduate assistants receive an annual stipend, band camp compensation, and a tuition waiver. Click here for more details
  • (4/18/08) 2008 Percussion Audition Information:
    The TUMB will be holding percussion auditions for Battery and Front Ensemble on Monday 5/5 and Monday 5/12 from 3pm to 8pm. Auditions will be in 15min time slots. The audition will be very laid back and will be designed to give the staff an idea of where the students might fit best in the drumline. Final spots in the Battery and Front Ensemble will not be set unitl August. To schedule a time slot, you can sign up on the sheet outside Mr. Miliauskas's office or Battery contact Percussion Head Matt Lusky at luskymc@gmail.com or 302-723-1620; Front Ensemble should contact Allen Kessel at akessell81@yahoo.com to schedule a time.

    Battery Requirements: Students will be required to play a legatos exercise, a doublebeat exercise, a accent/tap exercise, a rolls exercise, and then a short 1-2 minute solo. Students will also be asked to sight read some rhythms

    Front Ensemble Requirements: Students will be required to play 6321, kraus mallets, 2 mallet intervals, and a short 1 minute solo of their choice. They will also be asked to sightread some music. Any questions about the Front Ensemble audition can be sent to Allen Kessel

    If you have any questions about the auditions or think you might have difficulty attending one of the sesions please contact Percussion Head Matt Lusky.
  • (4/1/08) Information about SMAC (Student Marching Advisory Council) auditions has been posted in the Members Area.
  • (4/1/08) Below is the Spring and Summer Percussion Rehearsal Schedule. If you have any questions please contact Percussion Head Matt Lusky

    Spring Rehearsals (Battery Only):
    Thursday, 4/3 9-11pm
    Monday, 4/14 8-10pm
    Thursday, 4/24 9-11pm
    Monday, 5/5 8-10pm
    Monday, 5/12 8-10pm

    Summer Rehearsals (Battery and Front Ensemble)
    Sunday, 6/15 12-6pm
    Sunday, 7/20 12-6pm
    Sunday, 8/3 12-6pm
    Sunday, 8/17 12-6pm

 

 
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The Towson University TIGER Marching Band plays exclusively on Yamaha brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
 
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