Welcome Percussionists! We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students who are interested in auditioning for the Sun Devil Percussion section. Please read the following material, as this information will be critical for you and your success with our audition process.
Any further questions regarding the percussion section can be directed to Roberto Paz at rvpaz@asu.edu.
Forks Up!
Audition for the Sun Devil Percussion Section
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Fill out this GOLD FORM.
All percussion candidates must audition in person. The only exception are out-of-state applicants.
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Prepare the audition material.
Show up to Auditions:
May 3-4, 2025
9:00am-4:00pm
Audition Fee: $60
Location: Arizona State University - Percussion Block House
Our percussion section is open to everyone! Whether you’re an ASU student or a member of the community, you’re welcome to audition and be part of our team—no matter where you go to school.
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OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS ONLY
Upload your unlisted video via Youtube and submit by 11:59pm on April 1, 2025
Send your email to Roberto Paz: rvpaz@asu.edu
Once we have received your email, we will contact you with more information.
If you have any questions please email Roberto.
The video image should only contain a view of the performer from head to toe.
The camera should be level with the performance surface. Do not include extreme angles.
You MUST play with a metronome clearly audible in your video.
Be sure that we can see your mark time throughout each exercise. Your full foot should lift off the ground. (Front Ensemble does not need to mark time to their exercises.)
Where possible, please perform on an instrument (not a practice pad). Bass drummers will have a front profile.
Audition Material
Snares | Tenors | Bass
The following music is required for auditions:
Individual Audition - Available on March 1
Pregame - Available on March 1
All Pregame Music is required for all auditioning battery members (snare, tenors, bass, cymbals).
Run In Cadence
Fanfares
Maroon and Gold
Al Davis
Fight On Arizona
God Bless the USA
Business Time - Short Version
Maroon and Gold with 3rd Ending
Cymbals
The following music is required for auditions:
Individual Audition - Available on March 1
Pregame - Available on March 1
All Pregame Music is required for all auditioning battery members (snare, tenors, bass, cymbals).
Run In Cadence
Fanfares
Maroon and Gold
Al Davis
Fight On Arizona
God Bless the USA
Business Time - Short Version
Maroon and Gold with 3rd Ending
Keyboards (Mallets)
Available on March 1
Piano (Synth) | Guitar | Bass | Drumset
Rhythm section players must prepare the following styles:
Rock
Jazz
Latin
Funk
*Play Along Tracks of your choice can be chosen and must be no more than 3 min of playing.
Meet the Staff
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Roberto Paz
Battery Staff
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Miles Kenobbie
Battery Staff
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John McClean
Battery Staff
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Joe Howard
Cymbal Staff
Schedule
Saturday, May 3rd
8:30am - 9:00am Registration
9:00am - 9:15am Welcome
9:15am - 12:00pm Auditions
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (Not Provided)
1:00pm - 4:00pm Auditions
Sunday, May 4th
9:00am - 12:00pm Auditions
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (Not Provided)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Auditions
3:00pm - 3:30pm Member Selections
3:30pm 4:00pm - Clean Up
Location
Arizona State University
Directions to Percussion Blockhouse: From the University Drive and Rural Road intersection travel north on Rural Road. Take a right, going east, on E 6th Street toward the Verde Dickey Dome. Take an immediate left, going north again, once in the 59E parking lot. Follow the road as it travels north and then east again, soon opening up with a larger parking area on your right hand side. The Percussion Blockhouse will be on the south side of the parking lot.
FAQ's
Q: Do I have to be an ASU student?
No. As long as you graduated high school, you can participate in our program as a community member!
Q: Do I need to bring my instrument?
No. We will be using the ASU equipment but you will need to provide your own sticks and mallets. Bring your pads!
Q: Do I have to pay for parking?
Yes. ASU Transit will ticket anyone parked in the ASU parking lots.
Q: I can only participate for one of the days. Should I still show up?
Yes. Email Roberto at rvpaz@asu.edu so that your respective staff is aware. The more we see you in person, the better.