In-Person Audition Information
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Spring Audition Details for the 2024-2025 Season
Saturday & Sunday
May 4-5, 2024
Saturday - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Panther Stadium, 735 Beckwith St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Report outside the Band Room, 3rd door to the right upon entering the Stadium.
***Street parking is available (Do NOT park in the stadium parking lot)***
***Do NOT bring any valuables into the stadium***
***Do NOT leave any valuables in your vehicle***
The University, Music Dept., and Band Program will not assume liability or responsibility
for lost/stolen items, or immobilized, booted, damaged, or towed vehicles.
Audition Elements
Flag Fundamentals and Technique Tutorial/Evaluation
You will be evaluated on the fundamental movements of flag/color guard.
Movements include, but are not limited to basic dance fundamentals, drop spins, figure eights, butterflies, single/double spins, and tosses.
Silver Breeze Workshop
A workshop will be conducted to teach marching, strutting, 1-2 stand routines and a short flag routine.
These elements will be combined to create part of your final evaluation performance.
Original Flag Performance (Optional)
Applicants are encouraged to perform your own original flag routine for extra points.
Please see below for all requirements concerning your individual performance:
Flag routine must be AT LEAST 1 minute, but not longer than 2 minutes in length.
You must provide your own music.
You must provide a blue tooth capable device (most cell phones will suffice).
All music must be non-vulgar radio ready versions.
Final Evaluation Performance
You will perform the routine(s) taught to you during the Silver Breeze Workshop and participate in a short interview.
IMPORTANT AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ARRIVAL TIME
You should plan to arrive 15-20 minutes PRIOR TO the call time to allow time for your personal preparation, including changing clothes if needed. Auditions will begin promptly at the specified time.
REGISTRATION ITEMS
1 - PRINTED 8 X 10 head shot (clear, non-pixelated selfies are acceptable)
(Clear and non-pixelated. Selfies are acceptable. Prints on copy paper from your computer are acceptable.)
1 - POSITIVE ATTITUDE showing your enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Attire
-Black leggings or yoga pants
-Black sports bra
-White athletic top (T-shirt acceptable)
-Athletic shoes (black preferred)
-Hair should be secured AWAY from your face
-NO make-up; CLEAR gloss ONLY
-NO JEWELRY
SPECTATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE AUDITION PROCESS
All selections are final. While general feedback may be given, selection choices and scores will not be discussed with any applicants, parents, or previous coaches of the applicants.
If you have additional questions regarding Silver Breeze, forward them to Ms. James, Silver Breeze Coordinator, at [email protected].