Audition Information

Hello future TMB Members! Auditioning for the Owosso High School Trojan Marching Band (TMB) is an opportunity to become part of a team that creates entertaining and enjoyable performances, builds lifelong friendships, and strives for excellence on and off the field. We are looking for passion, focus, and a willingness to learn. This process is designed to show us your potential, not just your current skills. Become part of the excellence and tradition of the historic Owosso Band Program!

Future TMB members should have previous successful experience in the Owosso Band program. Students who wish to join the band without previous experience in Owosso should contact the director. We want to give you and the ensemble the most successful experience possible!

Future TMB members should also be able to deomstrate knowledge and mastery of the following skills in the following areas:

SCALES
Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db 
Concert Harmonic Minor Scales: a, d, g, c, f, bb
Chromatic scale: Concert Bb
-One octave of each is required unless otherwise indicated by your director. Demonstrating mastery of additional octaves is encouraged but not required.

MUSIC
Music excerpt: provided by the band director in class. Sight reading may also be required.

MARCHING
Demonstrate mastery of marching fundamentals within a group setting. *

The performance portion of the audition will be graded using the MSBOA Rubrics as a foundation and guideline.

MUSIC THEORY
Music Theory test will cover necessary fundamentals.*

CHARACTER
Demonstration of good character, teamwork skills and commitment to the ensemble*. Contact your director for more info. 

Where there's a will, there's a way! Do your best and give it a try! Contact your director for materials, assitance and questions.