TUMB Percussion Auditions

The TUMB fields a modern corps-style percussion section. The marching battery section includes Snare Drum, Tenors (sextets), Tonal Bass Drums, and Marching Cymbals. The front ensemble includes Marimba, Vibraphone, and rack percussion/electronics. We strive for corps-style execution with the added entertainment value of Division I collegiate marching band.

Our members have a wide range of experience from beginning players to experienced performers. The TUMB plays custom arranged music that is catered to the skill set of each player so they can be challenged and also be successful and have a lot of fun! We do NOT turn anyone away from the TUMB. Everyone is welcome to join and perform and learn.

To ensure the section is able to accomplish goals over the summer, placement video auditions are held to set the line prior to camp. Additional video assignments or virtual camps may be required after the line is set.

2023 Video Auditions DUE JULY 1

Videos should include your full body behind a drum or pad and an audible metronome. Battery Applicants must mark time during all TUMB exercises except for “Loose.” Videos can be uploaded directly or to any platform (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc) and must be accessible by someone with the link. Send video links to Andrew Szypula via the form below by 11:59pm central time on July 1, 2023!

Submit Your Audition!

Snare Drum/Quads

1) Exercise Packet: 8-8-16, fortissimo dynamic, 120 bpm
2) Exercise Packet: 8-8-16, forte dynamic, 160 bpm
3) Exercise Packet: Triplet Rolls, written dynamics, 136 bpm
4) Loose, written dynamics, 104 bpm
5) Optional: An etude or performance video of your choice.

Bass Drums

1) Exercise Packet: 8-8-16, fortissimo dynamic, 120 bpm
2) Exercise Packet: 8-8-16, forte dynamic, 160 bpm
3) Exercise Packet: 16th Timing, forte dynamic, 120bpm
4) Loose, written dynamics, 104 bpm
5) Optional: An etude or performance video of your choice.