2020-2021 Green & Yellow Garter Band Audition Announcement
***Video auditions must be submitted to Anna Frazer by email by June 5th, 2020: bandadm@uoregon.edu ***
Please refer to the audition instructions for complete details. Audition instructions and prepared pieces can be found linked on our web announcement: omb.uoregon.edu/garter-band-auditions/
Scholarship: Green Garter Band members who meet all membership requirements receive a yearly scholarship of $6,300. Yellow Garter Band members receive a $1,350 yearly scholarship.
Eligibility: The Garter Bands are highly active groups with demanding performance schedules. To be eligible, you must be a full-time (12 credits) University of Oregon student actively working towards your degree. You must also be a member of the Oregon Marching Band and the Oregon Basketball Band. Green Garter Band members must have at least 1-year prior membership in the OMB; Yellow Garter Band members do not need prior membership. Garter Band obligations begin in September and may run into June each year. It is expected that as a member of the Garter Bands, you prioritize rehearsals and performances over outside groups/gigs. If you have concerns about the schedule, please talk to Dr. Wiltshire (esw@uoregon.edu).
The following positions are open for audition:
Alto Sax 1 (YGB)
Tenor Sax (GGB)
Bari Sax (GGB + YGB)
Lead Trumpet (YGB)
Trumpet 3 (GGB + YGB)
Mellophone (YGB)
Lead Trombone (YGB)
Bass Trombone (YGB)
Bass (GGB)
Depending on the outcome of GGB auditions, additional GGB or YGB positions may be open. If you are interested in one of these positions, should it open, it is recommended that you audition.
Please refer to the audition instructions for complete details. Audition instructions and prepared pieces can be found linked on our web announcement: omb.uoregon.edu/garter-band-auditions/