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What is the baseline scholarship?
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The baseline scholarship for each member of UWA Bands (auxiliary included) is $1,500.
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How will I receive higher awards?
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UWA Bands Members will receive higher awards by:
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Audition quality
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All-State selection
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Participating in other ensembles (wind ensemble, jazz band, Side Court Pep Band)
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Being selected for the leadership team
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Where are rehearsals located?
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Indoor rehearsals are located in the Foust Hall Band Room. Outdoor rehearsals are located on the Lyon Hall field.
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What are rehearsal hours? What is the time commitment like?
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UWA Wind Ensemble (fall and spring semesters)
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4.5 hours of rehearsals week
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3 or 4 performances per semester
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Possibility of travel for performances
West Alabama Marching Band (fall semester with limited spring performances)
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6 hours per week of rehearsal
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All home games
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One full band away game trip
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Select pep band travel opportunities
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Mardi Gras parades in Mobile and New Orleans each year
Side Court Pep Band (duration of basketball season)
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Performs at all home women's and men's basketball games while classes are in session
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Limited rehearsal, but some may be scheduled to learn new repertoire.
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Possibility of travel for tournament appearances
UWA Jazz Band (spring semester)
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2-3 hours of rehearsal per week
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Performances throughout the spring semester with the possibility of tours
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What are the audition requirements for wind instruments?
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Requirements for wind instruments are as follows:
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Video or in- person
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Three major scales of your choice
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Chromatic scale from your lowest comfortable to your highest comfortable range
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A 60-90 second solo or etude that you have prepared
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What are the audition requirements for percussion?
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Requirements for percussion are as follows:
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Percussion auditions depend on the ensembles in which you would like to perform
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Drumline audition clinics and camps occur on campus in the spring/summer to determine WAMB Drumline personnel
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Wind ensemble percussion placement requires an in-person audition on snare/timpani/mallet etudes prepared in advance by the student
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Jazz Band/Pep Band drum set placement requires an in-person audition on drumset
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What are the audition requirements for auxiliary?
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Requirements for auxiliary are as follows:
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Auditions for Flag Line, Dance Line, and Majorette will occur in the spring semester preceding the fall season.
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A mandatory audition clinic will occur 2-3 weeks before auditions.
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During the clinic, auditionees will learn the requirements for the audition
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What is the cost to be a part of the UWA Bands Program?
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Being a part of the UWA Bands Program doesn't cost anything!
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No band fees
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We pay YOU!
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UWA Bands gear provided
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Who should I contact if I am interested in the program or have any questions?
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Dr. Tyler Strickland, Director of Bands
tstrickland@uwa.edu
(205) 652-5475 (call or text)
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Ms. Brianna Jarvis, Assistant Director of Bands
bjarvis@uwa.edu
(205) 652- 5412