FRENSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Greetings! What a crazy semester it has been! If you are here, you are interested in serving the Frenship Band and its members by auditioning for one of many leadership or performance positions in our organization. Due to state & local mandates concerning Covid-19 restrictions, our normal process of conducting these auditions has been altered.
Below, you will find information detailing the process we will follow this year for our auditions and placements.
Please contact us with any questions. Good Luck!
Drum Major
Drum Majors are the student leaders and field conductors of the Frenship Band.
Students who desire to become candidates for Drum Major will:
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fill out the Drum Major Interest Form
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attend virtual classes to learn conducting
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participate in an online interview with the band staff
Leadership Team
The Frenship Band's Leadership Team is comprised of:
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Drum Majors (separate form)
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Caption Heads
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Section Leaders
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Head of a Support Team (Head Quartermaster, Head Uniform Crew, Head Admin Crew, Head Library Crew)
Students who desire to become members of the Leadership Team will:
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fill out the Leadership Team Interest Form
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submit a video to the Band Staff for review (see video info below)
Support Teams
The Frenship Band's Support Teams are comprised of:
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Quartermasters
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Uniform Crew
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Admin Crew
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Library Crew
Students who desire to become members of a Support Team will:
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fill out the Support Team Interest Form
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submit a video to the Band Staff for review (see video info below)
Drum Line
Fall Drumline auditions are currently scheduled to be held during Drum Camp, July 16-17 and 20-21. All percussionists will receive more information from Mr. Perez as that camp approaches. (Note: this camp is subject to change based on mandates due to Covid-19)
Please visit the percussion page on this website for audition materials. Contact Mr. Perez for the password.
guard
For information concerning guard LEADERSHIP auditions, click HERE.
Information for full GUARD auditions can be found HERE.
Twirlers
For information concerning twirling auditions, click HERE.
VIDEO INFORMATION
For Leadership Team / Support Team
SET UP
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Record a short video of yourself speaking to the band staff
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Video should include:
- say your name
- tell us what position(s) you're running for
- tell us the following
+ why you want to be considered for the position(s)
+ why you are the best candidate for the position(s)
+ what plans do you have for the position(s) to help the Frenship Band be successful -
Be sure to have adequate light to ensure a quality recording
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Maximum length of video will be 2 minutes
CREATE
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Record your video using whatever device you choose
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Maximum length of video will be 2 minutes
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If you don't have a YouTube account, create one (or use someone else's)
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Upload your video to your account
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Mark your video as "unlisted" - no one can view your video unless they have the link
TIMELINE
Monday, June 1
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Deadline to register for auditions
(except guard & twirlers – still working on the process) -
Staff begins contacting Drum Major candidates, sets up virtual conducting classes, and schedules interviews
Friday, June 5
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Deadline for video submission
June 5-11
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Staff review videos & finalize results
June 12
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Announce results