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Start your application now!
Be sure to begin the video (MP4) by stating your name and label the file with your last name.
Louisiana All-State members do not need to provide a video unless the instrument that you played in the All-State Band is different than the instrument you will play in the Band of Pride. For example, if you played bassoon in the All-State Band but will play tenor saxophone in the marching band, be sure to provide an audition video.
Louisiana All-State members do not need to provide a video unless the instrument that you played in the All-State Band is different than the instrument you will play in the Band of Pride. For example, if you played bassoon in the All-State Band but will play tenor saxophone in the marching band, be sure to provide an audition video.
Please contact the Dr. Heidenreich (cph@latech.edu) for further questions regarding the audition process or the 2026 Band of Pride.
Please contact the Dr. Heidenreich (cph@latech.edu) for further questions regarding the audition process or the 2026 Band of Pride.
Drumline Audition Information
Drumline Audition Information
Instructions:
Fill out the Application for the BoP
Upload the recording to YouTube as an “unlisted” video and send the link to glyons@latech.edu.
Face, hands, and feet must be visible.
An audible metronome must be included.
It is preferred that you perform on actual instruments obtained from your high school or through arrangements with Louisiana Tech, however practice pads are also acceptable.
Mark time while performing.
For the initial round, perform any of cadence your choice plus the following two rudiments:
Swiss Army Triplets and,
Flam Accents (in slow, fast, slow fashion)
All members will be required to attend the pre-camp sessions on the Louisiana Tech campus in which the final audition will take place.
Housing and meals will be provided.
Upload the recording to YouTube as an “unlisted” video and send the link to glyons@latech.edu.
Color Guard Auditions
Color Guard Auditions
Fill out the application for the BoP. In-person clinics and auditions will be held on the following days on the campus of Louisiana Tech:
Due dates posted in January.
BE FOR THE CLINICS AND AUDITION, please review the video for the fight song as well as the basic techniques listed below.
For those that cannot attend the in-person clinic and audition, the video posted here is for you to learn the routine. The video also includes basic technique including the following:
Drop spins
Red devil
Blue devil
Cones/Figure 8s/Witches brew
Money hand toss
Check back in January for due dates.
Feature Twirler Auditions
Feature Twirler Auditions
Audition requirements:
Audition requirements:
Please contact Dr. Heidenreich (cph@latech.edu) directly if you are interested in twirling the 2026 season.
Learn and record the routine to the Louisiana Tech Fight Song (found here)
Create a private YouTube video of the Fight Song AND your own 1 minute and 30 second to 2 and 30 second minute routine including your choice of the following recommended list of tricks:
3 spin/3 turn
Toss illusion (forward and/or reverse)
Toss Leap (down field tricks)
Toss Sit Roll (down field tricks)
Intermediate rolls
Intermediate to Advanced 2 baton
Intermediate to Advanced 3 baton
Advanced body work
Showmanship
Recommended: 1 spin illusion, toss cartwheel/walkover, double element trick
Why join the BOP?
Why join the BOP?
"The Band of Pride is an organization where the Tenets of Tech are made physical; especially "loyalty." I have quickly found new friends that will last a lifetime in this set of musicians we have at Tech."
Jacob Pichon, Trumpet, Class of 2025
Concert Bands
Concert Bands
Auditions for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble occur in October for the following Winter and Spring Quarters. This wind band meets 3 times a week and performs 2-3 concerts each quarter. Music will be provided prior to the audition.
Auditions for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble occur in October for the following Winter and Spring Quarters. This wind band meets 3 times a week and performs 2-3 concerts each quarter. Music will be provided prior to the audition.
No auditions are required for the Concert Band and meets 2 times a week performing 1 concert each quarter.
No auditions are required for the Concert Band and meets 2 times a week performing 1 concert each quarter.
The Fall Wind Ensemble meets only during the Fall quarter. The ensemble rehearses 2 times a week, performing 1 concert. There is no audition requirement.
The Fall Wind Ensemble meets only during the Fall quarter. The ensemble rehearses 2 times a week, performing 1 concert. There is no audition requirement.
For any questions or more information, email Director of Bands Dr. Chris Heidenreich at cph@latech.edu.
For any questions or more information, email Director of Bands Dr. Chris Heidenreich at cph@latech.edu.
School of Music
School of Music
For audition information regarding the School of Music or to place your name on our mailing lists, please visit music.latech.edu/audition.
For audition information regarding the School of Music or to place your name on our mailing lists, please visit music.latech.edu/audition.
Jazz Ensembles
Jazz Ensembles
Jazz Auditions occur before classes begin in September. Contact Dr. Wade Dillingham for more information at waded@latech.edu.
Jazz Auditions occur before classes begin in September. Contact Dr. Wade Dillingham for more information at waded@latech.edu.
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