Membership
into the instrumentalist part of the Wildcat Band is open to any student
in grades 7-12. All interested students must attend summer band
camp. Band camp is August 14 - August 22 from 8:00 A.M. - 1:00
P.M. and August 23 - August 25 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. There
will also be a mini camp for all new members on August 9th and 10th
lasting from 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Membership into the silk and majorette squads
is by audition. All perspective members must be at least entering
their sophomore year. Auditions are usually in late May. Prior to
auditions there are three after school practices where basic skills will
be taught. The routines to "On Wisconsin" and the
"Alma Mater" are also taught. Those wishing to try-out
for captain are also required to make up their own 64 count routine to
perform at auditions.
Drum Major auditions are usually in early
August. They differ from year to year and are solely at the
discretion of the current director. This year, all students
wishing to be drum major should also attend the mini camp. They
will help in teaching the new members the basics. A drum major
will be chosen
based upon his or her leadership skills and conducting after the camp.
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