Video Audition Information for the
Silver Breeze Flag Line
The Silver Breeze Flag Line allows video auditions for approved students who live outside of the 100 mile radius of Clark Atlanta University.
Video Audition Details for the 2023-2024 Season
Video Auditions Due Sunday, May 7, 2023
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Video Auditions Due Sunday, May 7, 2023
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VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All video submissions MUST BE RECEIVED by SUNDAY, May 7, no later than 11:59 pm EST.
This video must include 4 parts (in color with NO effects/filters and good lighting)
PART 1 - VOCAL introduction of yourself stating:
- Your name
- The City and State in which you reside
- How many years of flag/color guard experience you have
- One unique thing about yourself
PART 2 - Prepared FLAG performance:
- A flag routine between 1-3 minutes
Flag Routine Requirements:
- Routine must include basic flag movements including but not limited to:
Drop spins, push (s)pins, figure eights, butterflies, and single/double spins (additional complex moves encouraged)
- Should include a minimum of 2 different tosses
- Must use music with no vulgar or foul language
PART 3 - STAND/STRUT performance:
(If you are from a 'core-style' band that did not perform in the stands or only participated in winter guard,
research HBCU stand routines and strutting on YouTube.)
- Two 8-count stand routines
Stand Routine Requirements:
-Include an 8-count rock in the beginning, repeat the 8-count stand routine 3 times, and close out
PART 4 - Choreographed Performance:
(For this portion, you will receive a video of choreography.)
- Learn the choreography in the provided video.
- Record yourself performing the provided choreography.
ATTIRE REQUIRED:
-Basic form fitting dance attire, matching tank/leggings ok -OR- Performance uniform
-Hair secured away from your face (bun or pony tail)
-No make-up (lip gloss/balm ok), no jewelry
All video submissions MUST BE RECEIVED by SUNDAY, May 7, no later than 11:59 pm EST.
This video must include 4 parts (in color with NO effects/filters and good lighting)
PART 1 - VOCAL introduction of yourself stating:
- Your name
- The City and State in which you reside
- How many years of flag/color guard experience you have
- One unique thing about yourself
PART 2 - Prepared FLAG performance:
- A flag routine between 1-3 minutes
Flag Routine Requirements:
- Routine must include basic flag movements including but not limited to:
Drop spins, push (s)pins, figure eights, butterflies, and single/double spins (additional complex moves encouraged)
- Should include a minimum of 2 different tosses
- Must use music with no vulgar or foul language
PART 3 - STAND/STRUT performance:
(If you are from a 'core-style' band that did not perform in the stands or only participated in winter guard,
research HBCU stand routines and strutting on YouTube.)
- Two 8-count stand routines
Stand Routine Requirements:
-Include an 8-count rock in the beginning, repeat the 8-count stand routine 3 times, and close out
PART 4 - Choreographed Performance:
(For this portion, you will receive a video of choreography.)
- Learn the choreography in the provided video.
- Record yourself performing the provided choreography.
ATTIRE REQUIRED:
-Basic form fitting dance attire, matching tank/leggings ok -OR- Performance uniform
-Hair secured away from your face (bun or pony tail)
-No make-up (lip gloss/balm ok), no jewelry
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO AUDITION
**Ensure you have first applied to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) or a surrounding area college/university.**
- Create your audition video via the guidelines above
- Fill out the CAU Marching Band interest form at http://bit.ly/cauband
(If you've already filled out this form, there is no need to do it a second time.)
- Submit your $10 audition fee via PayPal to silverbreezecau@gmail.com.
- Load your audition video to YouTube
(Click here for detailed instructions)
~ Rename the video (ex: Last Name, First Name – SBF Audition 2023)
~ Add a note or description
~ Set the Privacy to "Unlisted"
(We recommend that you choose this option so others cannot access the video without a link.)
- Copy the link address above the "uploading" status bar and and email it to Ms. James at ajames2@cau.edu.
- In the subject line of your email type, "SBF Video Audition 2023 – Last Name, First Name"
-In the body of the email attach the following 3 items:
1 - 8 1/2 x 11 HEAD shot (clear, non-pixelated and un-altered/un-filtered selfies are acceptable)
1 - Letter of reference from an auxiliary coach, band director, or teacher
1 -YouTube link of your audition video
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You will receive a verification email once your audition fee and video have been successfully received.
If you do not receive a verification email within 48 hours of your submission, please contact us at ajames2@cau.edu.
**Ensure you have first applied to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) or a surrounding area college/university.**
- Create your audition video via the guidelines above
- Fill out the CAU Marching Band interest form at http://bit.ly/cauband
(If you've already filled out this form, there is no need to do it a second time.)
- Submit your $10 audition fee via PayPal to silverbreezecau@gmail.com.
- Load your audition video to YouTube
(Click here for detailed instructions)
~ Rename the video (ex: Last Name, First Name – SBF Audition 2023)
~ Add a note or description
~ Set the Privacy to "Unlisted"
(We recommend that you choose this option so others cannot access the video without a link.)
- Copy the link address above the "uploading" status bar and and email it to Ms. James at ajames2@cau.edu.
- In the subject line of your email type, "SBF Video Audition 2023 – Last Name, First Name"
-In the body of the email attach the following 3 items:
1 - 8 1/2 x 11 HEAD shot (clear, non-pixelated and un-altered/un-filtered selfies are acceptable)
1 - Letter of reference from an auxiliary coach, band director, or teacher
1 -YouTube link of your audition video
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You will receive a verification email once your audition fee and video have been successfully received.
If you do not receive a verification email within 48 hours of your submission, please contact us at ajames2@cau.edu.
If you have additional questions regarding Silver Breeze, forward them to ajames2@cau.edu.