CMB 2023 Twirler Audition Information
The Cowboy Marching Band is excited to announce that auditions for the position of Twirler for the 2023 edition of the Cowboy Marching Band will take place in the Spring of 2023. All finalists must be accepted or enrolled students at Oklahoma State University by the date of the live audition (April 15).
| Date | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 3 | Application Deadline | See below for details. |
| Friday, March 17 | Invitations to participate in the live audition will be sent by the OSU Band Staff | Finalists will be provided audition music for the first two (of three) routines to be performed at the audition. |
| Friday, March 31 | Third and final piece of audition-routine music will be made available to finalists. | |
| Saturday, April 15 | Feature Twirler Auditions & Interviews | Auditions with finalists will be CLOSED to the public. Only the Feature Twirler finalists and the audition committee will be present. |
*Note: The results of every stage of the audition process will be FINAL. The directors and audition committee work hard to find the performer who is the right fit for the OSU Cowboy Marching Band. Twirling applicants who apply for the position of Feature Twirler agree to accept the results of the audition process without disputing them. Submission of application materials constitutes acceptance of the audition process and its outcome.
Finalists
Those candidates selected to participate in the live audition on April 15th, 2023, will choreograph their own audition routines to three pieces provided to them by the OSU band staff prior to the audition.
The first two tunes will be provided on March 17th when finalists are notified, and the final piece will be provided no later than Friday, March 31st (two weeks prior to the audition). This is a “real world” performance scenario in which the twirler must choreograph her own routine as quickly as the rest of the band learns a new halftime show.
AUDITIONS WITH FINALISTS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
Only the finalists and the audition committee will be present.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in auditioning for the position of feature twirler at OSU should submit the following materials to the OSU band office by Friday, March 3rd. The Cowboy Marching Band Directors will then evaluate all materials and select finalists to invite to the live audition.
Materials should include:
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Résumé: The résumé should highlight the candidate’s performance history and accomplishments, as well as other relevant academic achievements and/or community involvement.
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Video: The application video may be an online link (preferred), or flash drive. The video submission should include at least TWO live performances that best highlight the candidate’s twirling performance abilities. Please include but not limited to:
- 1, 2 and 3 baton sequences
- Multiple body spins (3-turn at the least)
- Back of the neck rolls
- High toss illusion
-High toss walkover, cartwheel, forward roll, or any gymnastic move
*These are required baton tricks at live auditions*
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Letters of Reference: Each candidate should submit two to three letters of reference addressing their personal character, integrity, work ethic, performance level, and ability to work with others.
APPLICATION MATERIALS may be shipped, mailed, or emailed to:
OSU Cowboy Marching Band
ATTN: Dr. Phil Vallejo
102 Greenwood School of Music
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078