Silver Breeze Flag Line
Video Audition Information for the
Silver Breeze Flag Line
The Silver Breeze Flag Line provides color and visual entertainment and flair within the Clark Atlanta University Mighty Marching Panthers Band. The Flag Line performs with the band at football games, parades, exhibitions, selected University programs, and other band appearances.
Audition Details for the 2019-2020 Season
Video Auditions Due June 28, 2019
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Additional On-Site Auditions TBD
The initial on-site audition for the 2019-2020 season was on May 4, 2019.
Additional on-site audition dates (if any) will be posted after June 30. To ensure consideration submitting a video audition is highly recommended.
Click here for On-Site Audition Requirements
Video Auditions Due June 28, 2019
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Additional On-Site Auditions TBD
The initial on-site audition for the 2019-2020 season was on May 4, 2019.
Additional on-site audition dates (if any) will be posted after June 30. To ensure consideration submitting a video audition is highly recommended.
Click here for On-Site Audition Requirements
Video Submissions
PLEASE NOTE: If your video audition passes the first round, you will be invited to round two which requires you perform our choreography (either in person or via video - determined by submission date and your location), then round three which consists of an interview.
PLEASE NOTE: If your video audition passes the first round, you will be invited to round two which requires you perform our choreography (either in person or via video - determined by submission date and your location), then round three which consists of an interview.
VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All video submissions MUST BE RECEIVED by FRIDAY, June 28, 2019, no later than 11:59 pm.
This video must include 3 parts (in color with NO effects/filters)
PART 1 - VOCAL introduction of yourself stating:
- Your name
- The City and State in which you reside
- Application status to Clark Atlanta University
(If you've applied to a different Atlanta area College/University, list the name of the Institution and your application status to that institution.)
- How many years of flag/color guard experience you have
- One unique thing about yourself
PART 2 - FLAG performance:
- A flag routine between 1 and 2 minutes
- 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)
- Must 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.)
- One 8-count stand routine
- One 16-count stand routine
- Two 8-counts of strutting/prancing/marching and a close out to attention
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 FRIDAY, June 28, 2019, no later than 11:59 pm.
This video must include 3 parts (in color with NO effects/filters)
PART 1 - VOCAL introduction of yourself stating:
- Your name
- The City and State in which you reside
- Application status to Clark Atlanta University
(If you've applied to a different Atlanta area College/University, list the name of the Institution and your application status to that institution.)
- How many years of flag/color guard experience you have
- One unique thing about yourself
PART 2 - FLAG performance:
- A flag routine between 1 and 2 minutes
- 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)
- Must 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.)
- One 8-count stand routine
- One 16-count stand routine
- Two 8-counts of strutting/prancing/marching and a close out to attention
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. The deadline for applying to CAU is April 1.**
- Create your audition video
- 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.)
- If submitted after April 6, 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 2019)
~ 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 silverbreezecau@gmail.com.
- In the subject line of your email type, "SBF Video Audition 2019 – 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 - 8 1/2 x 11 BODY shot (clear, non-pixelated and un-altered/un-filtered shot from head to toe)
1 - Unofficial transcript or any documentation noting your GPA
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You will receive a verification email once your audition fee (if submitted after April 6) and video have been successfully received.
If you do not receive a verification email within 48 hours of your submission, please contact us at silverbreezecau@gmail.com.
**Ensure you have first applied to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) or a surrounding area college/university. The deadline for applying to CAU is April 1.**
- Create your audition video
- 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.)
- If submitted after April 6, 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 2019)
~ 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 silverbreezecau@gmail.com.
- In the subject line of your email type, "SBF Video Audition 2019 – 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 - 8 1/2 x 11 BODY shot (clear, non-pixelated and un-altered/un-filtered shot from head to toe)
1 - Unofficial transcript or any documentation noting your GPA
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You will receive a verification email once your audition fee (if submitted after April 6) and video have been successfully received.
If you do not receive a verification email within 48 hours of your submission, please contact us at silverbreezecau@gmail.com.
If you have additional questions regarding Silver Breeze, forward them to silverbreezecau@gmail.com.