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AUBURN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND 2020-21 HANDBOOK
WAAAAAR EAGLE, HEY!! Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Auburn
University Marching Band! Membership in this organization is an
experience that will last a lifetime. While working to maintain a
standard of excellence in performance and ambassadorship, the band
also seeks to provide its members with a positive environment for
social activity and the opportunity for lasting friendships. The
AUMB has four basic goals: • PERFORMANCE: To perform at the highest
level possible with the resources available • AMBASSADORSHIP: To
support and serve as ambassadors for our university, music
department, and athletic program • SPIRIT: To enhance the game
day experience for our fans with entertaining performances
and unyielding support for our team • ENJOYMENT: To provide a
positive, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for our
members This handbook has been assembled for your benefit at the
suggestion of your student leaders. It is a compilation of the
policies, rules, and guidelines that govern the band and protect
its longstanding traditions and outstanding reputation. Please read
this material and keep it for your reference. You are responsible
for the information contained in this handbook!
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How good will this
band be if everyone in
it performs like me?
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THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE 1. If you really want to accomplish
something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you will find an
excuse. 2. Expect some ups and downs. We are passionate about
what we do so things can be emotional at at times. 3. The band
doesn't change as much as you do. The most impressionable year is
the first one. 4. Everybody has feelings, including the directors,
section leaders, and other staff; when the band is
criticized, everyone feels it. 5. There is always room for
improvement; constructive suggestions should be welcomed. 6. Anyone
can be a critic; this takes no skill or background, and bears no
responsibility. 7. More drive, spirit, and focused concentration in
rehearsals mean a better performance with fewer
mistakes. 8. For the benefits received, expect some sacrifice.
All for one and one for all. Know what is best
for the band and do it. 9. Negativity and gossip spreads; those
who don't know better may believe what they hear instead
of what they see. 10. When problems exist, ask yourself whether
you're part of the problem or part of the solution. 11. When in
doubt, don't. Adjust to the situation. 12. Don't confuse activity
with accomplishment. 13. Do what's right.
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2020-21 Auburn University Marching Band Staff
Marching Band Director - Dr. Corey Spurlin Associate Director of
Bands 50A Goodwin Music Building
Office: 334-844-3179 [email protected]
Assist. Marching Band Director - Dr. Nikki Gross
Asst. Dir. of Athletic Bands 50B Goodwin Music Building Office:
334-844-4108 [email protected]
Professor of Percussion - Dr. Doug Rosener Associate Director of
Bands 132 Goodwin Music Building
Office: 334-844-3160 [email protected]
Music Department Chair - Dr. Rick Good
Director of Bands 50E Goodwin Music Building Office:
334-844-4166 [email protected] Band Coordinator - Sarah Ferguson
50D Goodwin Music Building Office: 334-844-4166
[email protected]
Graduate Assistants - Daniel Rodriguez ([email protected]) Josh
Singleton ([email protected]) Natalie Smith
([email protected])
Hayden Upperman ([email protected])
Visual Ensembles Coordinator - Beth Bowman Danceline Instructor
- Lydia Mitchell Majorette Instructor - Jessica Coleman Flagline
Instructor - Tricia Skelton
Percussion Instructors - Andy Martin, Shawn Geiger
Technology - Phillip Coxwell
Medical Staff - Jeff Patterson, Wendy Patterson Announcer - Jim
Jackson Videographer - Alan Brazzell Photographer - Jake Evans,
Keith Stephenson Social Media - Ryan English Security - Danny
Humphries, Reid Chambers, Christopher Williams, Frank Cartwrigtht
Library - Hayden Upperman
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2020-21 AUMB Student Leadership
Drum Majors - Peyton Flowers, Trace Johnson, Millie Livingston,
TJ Tinnin
Freshman Advisors - Joshua Andrews, DeZayveon Dickerson, Katie
Glenn, Morgan Robyck
Section Leaders
Flute/Piccolo - Erica Lovato, Victoria Stack
Clarinet - Maddy Bridges, Lauren Murray
Alto Sax - Cassidy Powell, Sam Stallworth
Tenor Sax - Jimmy Gleason
Trumpet - Jonathan Hartfield, Jackson Horton, Brianna Jarvis
Horn - Sam Becker, Jack Grant
Trombone - Parker Mercier, Ben Tramutolo
Baritone - Ben Elkington, Kellie Vosteen
Tuba - John Green, Byran James
Percussion - Landon Holladay, Devontae Lindsey
Danceline - Kelly Reynolds
Majorettes - Madeline Whitmer Flagline - Sydney Turner, Erin
Greer (Co-Captain)
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND MEMBERSHIP, ATTENDANCE, AND
GRADING
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
As the pandemic persists, participation in band related
activities provide a COVID-19 risk that is greater than other types
of instruction. AUMB members must be diligent in following
protocols listed in the marching band reentry plan. Because of
precautions implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AUMB will
not require an audition for woodwind and brass performers for the
2020 season. Percussion and Auxiliary members completed the
audition process prior to implementation of additional COVID-19
precautions. Students can participate no more than 5 seasons with
the Auburn University Marching Band. Based on playing and marching
evaluations and possible rehearsal conflicts, a certain number of
selected members in each section will be assigned as alternates for
select halftime shows and/or the pregame show. Alternates
participate in all aspects of gameday except the performance for
which they have been assigned alternate status. All AUMB members,
including auxiliary members, are required to register for the
appropriate Marching Band course for academic credit (MUSE 1100,
2100, 3100, or 4100 depending on the student’s membership year).
Each student receives one hour of credit for the Fall semester.
Auxiliary members and percussionists are required to register for
an additional course titled Music Ensemble for one hour of academic
credit. Auxiliary members should register for MUSE 1620, 2620,
3620, or 4620 and percussionists should register for MUSE 1610,
2610, 3610, or 4610. AUMB rehearses Tuesday through Friday (3:30
p.m.- 4:50 p.m.) and on home-game and full-band trip Saturdays.
Saturday rehearsal times vary according to the game time. Due to
the cancellation of a portion of Preseason Camp, the AUMB may
rehearse on certain Saturdays when a game is not scheduled. Until
it is deemed safe for the marching band to meet as a full unit,
each half band (Eagle Band and Tiger Band) will meet separately two
days a week. The half band assigned to play at the next football
game, will meet Wednesday and Friday while the other half band
meets Tuesday and Thursday. Marching band members should keep all
four rehearsal days (Tuesday-Friday) free in their schedules so
that changes can be made to the rehearsal structure as needed.
Woodwind and Brass members are also expected to attend bi-weekly
sectional rehearsals, which will be scheduled by the band staff.
Class conflict, illness, or pre-excused absence are the only reason
for missing sectional rehearsals. Band members are expected to be
present and on time (dressed appropriately with all required
materials) for all rehearsals and performances. This includes
designated trips to away games and post-season games. Students
cannot be allowed “cuts” or excessive absences. Remember, early is
on time – on time is late.
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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE Rehearsals 1. For daily rehearsals,
students are expected to report to section warm-ups at the band
field by 3:15
p.m. (unless a class conflict is approved). Those with a class
ending 15 minutes before rehearsal should be on the practice field
in the specified set and location at 3:30 p.m.
2. For sectional rehearsals, students are expected to be present
at the time and the assigned location.
Section leaders will record sectional attendance at the
designated start time. 3. Students and staff will be expected to
follow protocols outlined in “A Healthier U,” including use
of the Healthcheck assessment tool to monitor health. Those with
a red screen at any point should immediately report to the medical
clinic for evaluation. Those individuals will not be allowed to
return to marching band rehearsals/meetings/performances until
cleared by the medical clinic.
4. For all absences, tardies, and early departures that are not
pre-excused, students must submit a
doctor’s note to the assigned graduate assistant. For game day
rehearsals, students should notify the graduate assistant in charge
of attendance at least one hour prior to rehearsal if they expect
to be late or absent due to illness. NOTE: THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE
EXCUSE TO MISS ANY REHEARSAL (INCLUDING SECTIONALS) IS A MEDICAL
CONDITION FOR WHICH THE STUDENT VISITS A DOCTOR OR A PRE-EXCUSED
ABSENCE GRANTED BY THE DIRECTOR (see information below for
pre-excused absences).
4. Students will be notified, through email, of any
attendance/materials infractions. The email will be
issued within 48 hours of the infraction. Students have until
Friday at 4:50 pm of that week to submit a doctor’s note. Staff
will determine if an absence or tardy is excused or unexcused.
After Friday at 4:50, any absence not cleared will be
unexcused.
5. Required Rehearsal Materials for Instrumentalists:
instrument, music and flip folder, cell phone or
tablet for attendance check and drill learning, clean tennis
shoes and socks (NO barefoot, sandals, boots, or flip flops), white
gloves (brass players). Additional Materials for Gameday
Rehearsals: official AUMB member t-shirt (assigned color), official
AUMB khaki shorts or pants as assigned, official AUMB belt,
official AUMB gray tennis shoes, shako, and AUMB pullover when
assigned.
Additional Required Rehearsal Materials for the 2020 season:
Until instructed otherwise, students
are required to properly wear a solid-color, cloth gaiter-style
face mask unless permitted to remove the mask for performance
purposes. Style of mask exceptions will be made for auxiliary units
because of the nature of performance for those sections.
Performance 1. For home games, the leadership will take
attendance at the first scheduled report location for that
student. An absence will be recorded for any student not
present. 2. For away trips, attendance will be taken on the bus
prior to departure for the performance. 3. Students and staff will
be expected to follow protocols outlined in “A Healthier U,”
including use
of the Healthcheck assessment tool to monitor health. Those with
a red screen at any point should immediately report to the medical
clinic for evaluation. Those individuals will not be allowed to
return to marching band rehearsals/meetings/performances until
cleared by the medical clinic.
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3. NOTE: THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE TO MISS A PERFORMANCE IS A
MEDICAL
EMERGENCY OR A PRE-EXCUSED ABSENCE GRANTED BY THE DIRECTOR. 4.
Required Performance Materials for Instrumentalists: instrument,
music and flip folder, clean
AUMB uniform (coat, pants, shako), official white band shoes
(polished), white socks, clean white gloves, official uniform face
mask. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the AUMB casual uniform will be
worn at all performances unless it is determined to be saf to wear
the traditional uniform.
PRE-EXCUSED ABSENCE
All requests for a pre-excused absence from a rehearsal
(including sectionals) should be submitted on a Pre-Excused Absence
Form at least two weeks in advance of the rehearsal. All requests
for a pre-excused absence from a performance should be submitted on
an Pre-Excused Absence Form at least four weeks in advance of the
performance. Absences can only be excused by the director and are
dealt with individually. Pre-Excused Absence Forms for a class
conflict (including a conflict with weekly sectional rehearsals)
should be completed during the preseason camp for approval and will
remain in effect for the season. Pre-Excused Absence Forms
involving a class conflict must include an Auburn University class
schedule. Pre-Excused Absence Forms for other university
activities/courses must include an official university class excuse
letter from the university staff member administrating the
conflicting activity. NOTE: Students must complete an Pre-Excused
Absence Form, simply asking a director for permission is not
sufficient, even if the absence is excused. It is not likely that a
pre-excused absence will be granted for a performance or gameday
rehearsal.
GRADING POLICY
All AUMB students will be given an “A” in the course provided
they are in attendance, punctual, and properly attired with
required materials at all rehearsals and performances. If at any
point during the season, a student’s marching band grade falls to a
D, they are subject to immediate dismissal from AUMB. A student’s
grade will not be impacted by absences due to COVID-19 symptoms,
diagnosis, and/or quarantine. Grade Lowering Infractions: 1. A
student's grade will be lowered one-half letter for each unexcused
absence from a weekday
rehearsal. With two unexecused absences from weekday rehearsals,
a student’s grade will be lowered one letter ( from A to B, B to C,
etc…)
2. A student's grade will be lowered one letter (from A to B, B
to C, etc.) for each unexcused absence from a performance or game
day rehearsal. In addition, that individual may be assigned as an
alternate for at least the next performance. This includes game day
rehearsals and performances, performances outside of games, and Pep
Band trips. 3. A student’s grade will be lowered one letter (from A
to B, B to C, etc.) for (3) unexcused tardies
to or early departures from a weekday rehearsal. Each (2)
succeeding unexcused tardies and early departures will lower the
grade an additional letter. This includes departures on trips.
4. A student’s grade will be lowered one-half letter for each
unexcused tardy to a performance or
game day rehearsal. In addition, the student may be replaced in
one or both of the day’s field performances and/or assigned
alternate status for subsequent performances. With two
unexecused
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tardies from gameday rehearsal, a student’s grade will be
lowered one letter ( from A to B, B to C, etc…)
5. Unless there are extenuating circumstances such as extended
illness or pre-excused class conflict, a
student’s grade will be lowered one letter (from A to B, B to C,
etc.) for (2) excused absences from a performance or (4) total
excused absences (including performance and rehearsal). Each (2)
succeeding excused absences will lower the grade an additional
letter.
6. If a student receives (3) marks for lacking required
materials (flip folders, lyres) and/or
proper attire (correct shoes, dirty or wrinkled uniform,
raincoat, gloves, shako, the correct color uniform, etc), the grade
will be lowered one letter (from A to B, B to C, etc.). Each (2)
succeeding marks for lacking required materials and/or improper
attire will lower the grade an additional letter.
Other: 1. All band members are required to attend any
post-season game or bowl game as an automatic
extension of the season. If a student has an extenuating
circumstance that may prohibit participation in the bowl game, they
should seek approval to miss the event from Dr. Spurlin by October
1. If an excused absence from the bowl game is granted, students
will likely be assigned alternate status for the final halftime
show and for the final home pregame performance. SINCE GRADES ARE
POSTED PRIOR TO THE BOWL GAME, AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM THE BOWL
GAME WILL RESULT IN A GRADE CHANGE!
COURSE ALTERATIONS If normal class activities are disrupted and
online instruction and/or other course alterations must occur due
to stricter social distancing requirements, threat of illness,
emergency, or crisis situation, the handbook and other course plans
and assignments may be modified to allow completion of the course.
Modifications may include student submission of video assignments,
written assignments related to the ensemble’s repertoire, Zoom
webinars, production of an ensemble performance video, etc. If this
occurs, an addendum to the handbook and/or course assignments will
replace the original materials.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND EXPECTATIONS
PERFORMANCE
The Auburn University Marching Band strives for the highest
level of performance possible with the resources available. As a
member, you are expected to give your best effort at every
rehearsal and performance to execute the music and marching
assignments at the highest level of precision and uniformity. The
AUMB staff recognizes that the ensemble is comprised of individuals
with varying backgrounds and ability levels. The expectation is
that students improve as musicians and strive to enhance their
contribution to the ensemble as the season progresses. Each
student’s playing and marching abilities will be evaluated during
the preseason camp. Improvement in playing ability is monitored
throughout the season through memorization pass-offs for each major
show. Although pass-offs do not affect a student’s grade, they will
be used to determine marching status. Marching ability will be
monitored throughout the season as the band learns, cleans, and
performs new shows. As with music pass-offs, marching execution
does not affect a student’s grade, but can affect marching
status.
CONDUCT The Auburn Band takes great pride in its first-class
behavior. The band has a tradition and a reputation for
friendliness and politeness, not only to the general public, but
also to other bands and opposing fans. Please do everything
possible to preserve this tradition. Remember, to be treated first
class, you must act first class! Each member of the AUMB should
remember that this organization is a source of pride to thousands
of Auburn students, alumni, and fans, as well as faculty and
administration. Uniformed Auburn band members represent the
University not only to live audiences locally, but to televised
audiences nationally. The actions of individuals reflect upon the
group as a whole, especially when those actions are irresponsible.
Therefore, responsible behavior and a positive attitude are
expected of all members at all times. Band members who display
behavior or a pattern of irresponsibility that is damaging to the
morale or concept of teamwork within the organization may
jeopardize their position and membership in the AUMB. Violation of
one of the following four rules may result in immediate dismissal
from the band program. If, while on a trip, a student is dismissed
from the program for violation of rules, they immediately lose the
privilege of staying in a university funded hotel room, and they
must find alternate transportation home at their own expense. 1.
Possession, use, or consumption of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other
"controlled substances" before
or during band rehearsals, performances, or on trips will not be
tolerated. In addition, students should not consume alcohol or
other “controlled substances” while wearing Auburn Band apparel at
any time. Students should not use or consume tobacco or related
products (vape or electronic cigarettes) while in uniform or while
representing the band in an official capacity (this includes rest
and meal stops on trips).
2. Any comments or actions that can be perceived as hazing of a
member or members will not be
tolerated. Members are expected to report any incidences of
hazing to the director. Hazing is defined in the Auburn University
Anti-Hazing Policy:
https://sites.auburn.edu/admin/universitypolicies/Policies/AntiHazingPolicy.pdf
3. Any comments or actions that can be perceived as
discrimination or harassment on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex (which includes sexual
orientation, gender identity, and gender
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expression), religion, disability, or age towards another member
or staff will not be tolerated. Members are expected to report any
incidences of discrimination to the director. The Auburn Band is
committed to providing an academic environment free from
discrimination and harassment and to fostering a nurturing and
vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of
all its members.
4. When representing the Auburn Band, in uniform or not in
uniform (rehearsal, etc.), do not use
profanity or obscene gestures. It shows a lack of class and is
not consistent with the image of the University or the Band.
Regardless of the emotion of the moment, behavior must be
controlled.
5. Negative comments on social media can spread quickly and
cause a great deal of damage.
Appropriately refrain from making comments that are disruptive
to the band’s mission, such as comments that criticize or reflect
negativity about our team, coaching staff, university, band members
or staff. This includes, but is not limited to, Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok or any other form of social
media. Students should not speak with members of the press without
permission from the marching band director.
Outdoor Rehearsals 1. Refrain from playing your instrument when
you are walking across campus to and from band. 2. Do not use a
cell phone during rehearsal unless approved by a director. Please
make sure it is silenced and put away. 3. Please follow the parking
instructions given to you at the preseason camp. 4. Shirts must be
worn at all times. Please no halter tops, spaghetti straps,
swimsuit tops, or shirts with cutouts. Buttoned shirts must be
buttoned. Shorts and T-shirts are the recommended dress for
rehearsals. 5. Move quickly to each assigned set and refrain from
talking between sets: This is a tradition with the Auburn Band, and
it saves time. 6. It is important that you protect your skin with
sunscreen and insect repellant. 7. Never assume that a rehearsal or
performance is cancelled because of inclement weather. Check your
email and text messages. If in doubt, report to the band field. Do
not call! 8. Bring a water jug (large enough to provide hydration
for a two-hour session) to all outdoor
rehearsals to prevent long lines at water stations. 9. Unless
told otherwise, students should wear a cloth face mask at all times
at rehearsal unless
activively engaged in music rehearsal. At the Stadium 1. Refrain
from playing your instrument when you are walking across campus to
and from the stadium. Only play your instrument in the stands when
you are instructed to play by the drum majors and/or directors.
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2. Do not use a cell phone in the stands. This includes texting.
You should be focused on performing and supporting the team at all
times while at a game. Remember, you could be on national
television representing our band at any moment and not realize it.
3. Do not allow anyone to sit in or walk through the band section
except current band members and
approved guests. 4. When the band is entering and leaving the
stands, move up or down as quickly as possible. With only one
aisle, it takes a long time to get the band into and out of the
seats. 5. Let your section leader know if you need to go to the
restroom. No more than three members from a section should be gone
at any one time. 6. There are no breaks to go to the concession
stands. Plan your pre-game and post-game meals
accordingly. 7. Instrumentalists: Every time you play a note,
your instrument must produce a quality sound. Play
with musicianship, regardless of the surroundings. As you
fatigue, you must work harder to play well. Keep yourself and your
instrument under control at all times. All instrumentalists must
always play assigned parts without addition or change, and
auxiliary units should execute routines as choreographed without
alteration.
8. Unless told otherwise, students should wear a cloth face mask
at all times during gameday unless
activively engaged in music performance. Travel 1. Treat drivers
with courtesy and respect. To ensure safe travel, they do have
authority over you. 2. Please respect the feelings of others on the
bus. 3. The buses will depart on time, barring unforeseen
circumstances. This applies not only to the beginning of trips, but
to every stop during the trip. If you miss the bus, you are
responsible for getting to the destination on your own and at your
own expense. During stops, stay in groups and use cell phones to
notify a staff member if there is an emergency or if a fellow
member is ill. 4. Any time the buses stop, band members should
remain on the bus until the go ahead to unload is given from bus 1
to the individual bus captains. 5. There should be no noise or
rowdy behavior in the hotel. 6. Do not charge anything to your room
(phone calls, movies, food, etc…) 7. Do not take anything from the
rooms. 8. Adhere to assigned curfews. 9. Reminder: The possession,
use, or consumption of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other
“controlled
substances” before or during rehearsals, performances, or trips
will result in dismissal from the band. If, while on a trip, a
student is dismissed from the program for violation of rules,
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immediately lose the privilege of staying in a university funded
hotel room and they must find alternate transportation home at
their own expense.
FACILITIES
We are always concerned about maintaining the outstanding image
of the Auburn Band program, and the upkeep of our facilities speaks
volumes about the pride and dedication of our members. It is
important that care is given to maintaining the quality of Goodwin
Music Building and the Marching Band Complex. 1. No food, drinks
(except water), or gum in the band hall or on the field turf
surface at the marching
band complex. Smoking is prohibited on the AU campus. Also,
please do not bring bicycles in the band hall. This rule is
essential to protecting the flooring.
2. Clean up after yourself! Band room, band field, pavilion,
dressing rooms, storage rooms,
amphitheater, classrooms, recital hall, etc. Also, please help
keep the rest rooms clean! 3. Instrument storage rooms: There is a
place for everything - keep everything in its place. 4. When at the
field, it is imperative that you wear clean shoes and avoid mud
when transitioning to
the field turf surface. Please place all trash in trash cans.
Sugar drink bottles/cans and food wrappers attract ants and other
insects.
EQUIPMENT
It is a priority of the Auburn Band to provide its members with
the finest equipment and facilities possible with the available
resources. Consistent with this philosophy, the band provides each
student playing a brass instrument, piccolo, or percussion with a
university-owned instrument. Students should not share
instruments.With the exception of mellophone, students are expected
to provide their own mouthpiece. It is important that all members
are committed to maintaining the excellent condition of the
instruments. We expect band members to treat Auburn instruments as
though they are his/her own. 1. Store and transport instruments in
the assigned cases. 2. Brass players: wear gloves when rehearsing
with your instrument. 3. Do not rest instruments on the bell or
lead pipe. 4. Keep instruments clean, polished, valves oiled, and
slides greased. Use only polish on the
instruments, not Windex. 5. Place instruments in a safe place
when not in use, and keep instruments off the floor or ground
if
possible. 6. It is not acceptable for family members, friends,
or fans to play Auburn Band instruments. 7. If you are caught in
the rain with your instrument, dry it off before putting it away in
the case.
This will help prevent water damage to woodwind key mechanisms
and preserve case life. Percussion instruments should be completely
dry before putting away (the lugs will rust).
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8. Help us maintain our instrument inventory. Report any damage
or malfunction to the Graduate
Assistant in charge of instruments as soon as possible. Do not
attempt to make repairs yourself, especially stuck mouthpieces. Do
not wait until minutes before a performance or rehearsal to present
a problem. The AUMB is a high profile organization and visibly
damaged instruments detract from the AUMB image.
9. Instruments are checked out on a semester basis only to
students registered for a band class.
Instruments must be checked in personally or renewed at the end
of each semester. Depositing your instrument on one of the Band
Hall shelves at the end of the semester or on an equipment truck
after a bowl game is not sufficient – you must personally check in
the instrument.
If instruments are lost, stolen, or damaged, students are
responsible for the cost of replacement or repairs for the
instruments assigned to them. Checking out an instrument is a
contract, and you are
responsible for the serial numbers that are signed out to you at
all times until it is returned. Instruments should not be exchanged
with other members. If another member loses or damages the
instrument that you sign out, you are still liable. If you think an
instrument has been stolen, report it immediately to the police.
Instrument replacement costs are as follows: Instrument Cost
Piccolo $1000.00 Tenor Saxophone $2000.00 Trumpet $1500.00
Mellophone $1750.00 Trombone $2400.00 Baritone $2000.00 Sousaphone
$7500.00 Snare Drum $1900.00 Tenor Drum $2500.00 Bass Drum $2000.00
Cymbals $ 600.00
UNIFORMS
Except for shoes, socks, and gloves, the band department
provides each student, at no charge, a complete formal and casual
uniform. Our formal uniforms are new, and students are expected to
make every effort to maintain the best possible condition of the
uniforms. Caring for Uniforms 1. Under no circumstance is your
uniform to be altered without permission from the Band
Staff / Directors! 2. Do not wash your coats or pants or hand
clean in any manner. Professional dry clean only. 3. Do not tumble
dry or heat in any manner, such as hand ironing or blow drying. DO
NOT
ATTEMPT TO IRON YOUR UNIFORM!! Ask dry cleaners to soft press
the uniform to iron down snap hems.
4. Do not contact the uniform with water, spot cleaning
chemicals or any other topical chemicals
such as: bleaches, spray deodorants, perfumes, brighteners,
facial makeup, etc…
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5. Hang the uniform on a strong hanger after each performance.
Any slight creases and wrinkles will fall out if this is done.
6. When traveling, always carry the uniform in your garment bag.
7. Do not hang the uniform in the sun. Continual exposure will fade
the color. Do not store the
uniform in the trunk of your car. Do not store damp or wet
uniforms in the hanging bag – uniforms will mildew in warm, damp
environments.
8. Get your uniform cleaned as often as necessary. When you take
it to the cleaners, make sure that
they record the uniform numbers on the ticket. When you pick up
the uniform, check the numbers before you take it home. Check for
any stains before you give the uniform to the cleaners and check to
make sure that they removed the stain when you pick up the uniform.
If a stain cannot be removed by the dry cleaners, please see the
GTA in charge of uniforms immediately.
9. The AUMB raincoat is a popular garment to fans; it should not
be left unattended. It is part of the
AUMB uniform and should not be worn outside of band events. 10.
Do not dry clean your raincoat and do not roll it up when it is wet
(it will mildew). 11. Take care of the hat boxes. Unfortunately,
they are not extremely durable so be careful how much
weight you place on them. Put hat boxes under the seat on the
bus, not in baggage compartments. Do not put shoes in the hat box,
you will get shoe polish on the hat.
12. Report broken shakos immediately to a GTA so that they may
be replaced or repaired. Plumes
should rest fully and securely in the plastic holder. When you
take your shako off, always place it upright and not upside down on
the white top. The top scuffs and stains easily.
13. Do not wear your plume in the rain. 14. The official AUMB
pullover and shirts should be treated as part of the uniform and
should not be
worn during the fall semester outside of official AUMB events.
Students will only receive one pullover their first year and it
should be used each subsequent year that the student is a member of
the organization. If the pullover is lost or damaged, students will
be responsible for purchasing a new one in time for the next
event.
Uniforms should be returned by the date determined by the staff.
Because the official ending of the AUMB season varies according to
the success of the team and possible post season play, the official
uniform return date may be adjusted. The return date is listed on
the calendar; adjustments (if needed) will be emailed to members
and posted on the AU Band website. If uniforms and instruments are
not returned on time, the bursar account for the student assigned
the equipment will be charged $50 per week for each week after the
return date that the item(s) are not officially returned. For a
uniform or instrument to be officially returned, the student must
sign the inventory form in the presence of an AU Band staff member.
Students must have uniforms dry-cleaned after the final performance
and before returning them to the band office. If uniforms are
returned without a dry-cleaning receipt, the student’s bursar
account will be charged a $50 dry-cleaning fee. In the event that
parts of the AUMB uniform are lost, stolen, or damaged, band
members are responsible for replacement costs. Replacement costs
are as follows:
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Item Cost Blue Coat $350.00 Orange Coat $350.00 Blue Pants
$175.00 White Pants $175.00 Shako $ 90.00 Shako Box $ 10.00 Plume $
20.00 Raincoat $ 80.00 Garment Bag $ 25.00 AUMB Pullover $ 50.00
AUMB Shirts $ 25.00 AUMB Khaki Pants $ 33.00 AUMB Khaki Shorts $
25.00 AUMB Belt $ 2.00 Appearance When you wear the uniform, you
not only represent one of the outstanding universities in the
nation, but you will be recognized as a distinguished member of the
famous Auburn University Marching Band. The staff and your
colleagues expect your appearance to promote rather than defame the
image of discipline and personal and organizational pride
associated with the Auburn University Marching Band. This pride in
appearance is taken very seriously in the Auburn Band, so we
encourage you to examine the following expectations closely. 1. In
public, even to cross the campus, DO NOT WEAR AN INCOMPLETE
UNIFORM. You must
wear all of the uniform (except the hat) or none of the uniform.
It is not acceptable to have photos taken while wearing an
incomplete uniform. If such photos are observed on social media,
students will be asked to remove them immediately. It is not
acceptable for family members, friends, or fans to wear portions of
the Auburn University Band uniform.
2. Each part of the uniform should be worn according to the
following guidelines: Jacket: Dry Cleaned, COLLAR FASTENED and
FRONT ZIPPED AT ALL TIMES
Pants: Dry Cleaned, no wrinkles or stains, at proper length at
all times. No visable colors or designs should be noticable through
your white pants.
Shako: Chin strap completely under the chin (woodwind and
brass), Bill at eyebrow level White Shoes: Cleaned and polished
White Socks: No other colors, please White Gloves: Clean, no dirt
marks or stains Casual Shirts and Pants: No visible marks or
stains, without excessive wrinkles 3. Do not add anything to the
uniform. No stickers, face paint, etc.… 4. Do not wear caps or any
hat other than the AUMB shako (including beanies) or scarfs while
in
uniform. This includes the AUMB casual uniform. 5. For cold
events, students may wear solid, Navy blue beanies, tobogians, knit
caps (or the official
AUMB beanie purchased through KKPsi), gloves, and earmuffs with
the casual uniform for safety and warmth. The director will
designate at which events these items can be worn with the casual
uniform.
6. No jewelry in uniform (except wedding bands). This includes
wristbands and all earrings.
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7. No bright nail polish or extreme hair colors, makeup, or hair
accessories. Bright or extreme will
be at the discretion of the directors. 8. Men must be
clean-shaven at all AUMB performance events, including pep rallies
and game day
rehearsals. Students will be asked to reduce excessive sideburns
in order to maintain the clean-cut, shaven appearance.
9. No sunglasses while marching to the stadium or during
performances. Conservative (small)
sunglasses (with black frames only) can be worn in the stands.
10. No visible piercings while in uniform (including earrings). It
is not acceptable to cover piercings
with bandaids. Piercings need to be removed. Clear or
flesh-colored spacers can be worn if needed.
11. No public displays of affection while in uniform. 12. Do not
wear any part of the AUMB uniform (including the AUMB uniform
t-shirts and pullover)
outside of official AUMB performance events during the fall
semester. If students are scheduled to play an official event
during a school day, casual uniform items can be worn to class.
13. When the official casual uniform is worn for gameday
rehearsals or performance events, members
should abide by dress uniform appearance standards including:
complete uniform, clean shaven for males, no visible piercing or
other jewelry, and natural hair colors. When segments of the casual
uniform are assigned for week-day rehearsals the dress uniform
standards do not apply. Since the official t-shirt is worn under
the dress uniform without the official khaki shorts or pants,
members are permitted to wear other non-official garments with the
official t-shirt before, during, and after wearing the dress
uniform. When possible, it is preferable that members change out of
the official t-shirt after removing the dress uniform.
AUMB Items and Appareal 1. Section specific appareal is limited
to two items. The name Auburn University Marching Band or
AUMB must also appear somewhere on the garment. 2. Any section
requesting an additional garment / item must make it available for
purchase by the
full membership of the AUMB.
3. The designs for section specific appareal must be approved by
the directors by October 1.
4. Personalized Gameday buttons must meet the uniform standards
for the AUMB.
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Auburn University Marching Band Marching Techniques Manual
Halftime Fundamentals
POSTURE / ATTENTION POSITION Purpose: Uniform correct playing
and marching position. Technique (Basic Attention Position)
• Feet – heels and toes together (weight on the ball of the foot
– 2/3 on the ball, 1/3 on the heel) • Knees straight but not locked
• Hips in line with ankles • Torso straight and in line with hips •
Shoulders rolled back and down in line with hips • Head – chin
slightly above parallel • Arms form a triangle “coat hanger” •
Instrument bells parallel to the ground and mouthpieces even with
the mouth • Vocal Command: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
Band Ten Hut (One) Technique (Parade Rest)
• Preparatory position to the attention position • Position is
automatically assumed in anticipation of the “attention” command or
when the parade rest
command is given. • Arm and hand positions relaxed, both hands
holding the instrument directly in front of the stomach • Feet
should be spread at shoulder width (only the left foot moves when
moving back and forth from
parade rest to attention) • Upper body posture is the same as
basic attention position
HORN MOVEMENT AND CARRIAGE Purpose: Uniform movement and
carriage of instruments Technique
• With horns up – bell front instruments should be slightly
above parallel (10 degrees), wrists/forearm form a straight line to
the elbow (triangle)
• Clarinet bells should be approximately one foot from the navel
• Saxophones should be positioned so that the body of the
instrument is perpendicular to the ground • With piccolos, the
instrument should be parallel to the ground • When moving the
instrument up or down, use the shortest straight-line path with
movement only in the
wrist (crisp movement) • Vocal Command: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Ready Horns Up
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MARK TIME Purpose: Physically reproduce and internalize the
pulse of the music Technique
• When the command is given, initiation of the move occurs on
the “upbeat” • The heel is lifted off the ground (approx. 1 inch) –
The toes are lifted ½ inch • The downbeat is felt when the ball of
the foot hits the ground • The “upbeat” is felt when the ball of
the foot is up • Minimize knee bend and upper body movement • When
moving forward or backward out of a mark time, lock the right foot
into place one count before
stepping. • Vocal Commands: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 / 5 – 6 – 7 – 8
&
Mark Time Mark (Band Vocalizes Counts) Band Halt (1 2) ROLL STEP
FORWARD Purpose: Smoothest movement for playing an instrument or
using equipment Technique
• Every move begins with the left foot, initiate the move on the
“upbeat” of the final beat of the command or previous move
• Push forward with the ball of the back foot • Lead with hips,
keeping the weight centered between the feet • During the step, the
knee bends naturally to allow the foot to cross – legs are straight
on the downbeat
with toes up as high as possible • The downbeat is felt on the
heel • The “upbeat” is felt when the ankles cross • Each foot moves
in a straight line without crossing the path of the other foot •
Minimize upper body movement (separate upper body from lower body)
• Step size will vary; in an 8 to 5 maneuver (22 ½ inch step), the
ARCH of the right foot should be on a
yardline on count 8. BACKWARDS STEP Purpose: Smoothest movement
for playing an instrument or using equipment Technique
• Every move begins with the left foot, initiate the move on the
“upbeat” of the final beat of the previous move or command
• Push back with the ball of the front foot • Lead with hips,
keeping the weight centered between the feet • During the step, the
leg bends naturally to allow the foot to cross • Legs are straight
on the downbeat • The downbeat is felt when the ball of the foot
hits the ground • The “upbeat” is felt when the ankles cross • Do
not let the heels touch the ground, ball of the foot skims the top
of the grass) • Each foot steps straight back without crossing the
path of the other • Minimize upper body movement (separate upper
body from the lower body)
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DRESS AND COVER Purpose: Maintain intervals and forms
Technique
• “Dress” refers to adjusting left to right while “Cover” refers
to adjusting front to back. • Dress – ankles and shoulders aligned
• Cover – center of chest aligned with the center of the front
person’s back • Can only dress and cover in front of you, not to
the back • Use peripheral vision for dressing, don’t turn the head
• Dress to the person immediately to your right or left, depending
on the direction of the move
DIRECTION CHANGES Purpose: Solidify forms with clear changes of
direction Technique
• Forward to Backward (Based on an 8 count move): • Counts 1-7
as normal • Count 8 – heel of the right foot hits, roll through to
the ball of the foot, weight is centered between
the two feet • On the “upbeat” of 8, use the ball of the right
foot to push back onto the platform of the left foot to
begin backwards march • Ball of the left foot hits on count 1 •
Right foot establishes pulse on count 2
• Backward to Forward (Based on an 8 count move): • Counts 1-7
as normal • Count 8 – right foot hits with the ball with weight
centered between the feet • On the “upbeat” of 8, use the ball of
the right foot to start hips forward and allow the left heel to
place on count 1 SLIDES Purpose: Keep sound and upper body to
the front while moving side to side Technique
• Turn upper body to the side while keeping feet forward •
Shoulders (instrument or equipment) should be parallel to sideline
• Upper body is the same as regular attention position facing the
sideline
REVERSING SLIDE DIRECTION Purpose: Reverse side to side
direction while keeping horn/equipment to front Technique
Sliding Right, Reversing Left (Based on an 8 count move): •
Count 8 – Heel of the right foot hits, roll through to the ball of
the foot, weight is centered between
the two feet. On the “upbeat” use the right foot to push back
onto the platform of the left foot • Count 1 – Ball of the left
foot places on the beat • Count 2 – Place right foot 45 degrees to
the sideline • Count 3 – Place left foot 45 degrees to the sideline
(both feet in “Y” position) • Count 4 – Right foot parallel to new
direction • Count 5 – Left foot parallel to new direction
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Sliding Left, Reversing Right (Based on an 8 count move)
• Count 8 – Heel of the right foot hits, roll through to the
ball of the foot, weight is centered between the two feet. On the
“upbeat” use the right foot to push back onto the platform of the
left foot
• Count 1 – Left foot places flat on the ground 45 degrees to
the sideline • Count 2 – Place right foot 45 degrees to the
sideline (both feet in “Y” position) • Count 3 – Left foot parallel
to new direction • Count 4 – Right foot parallel to new
direction
FLANKS Purpose: To facilitate crisp turns for abrupt changes of
direction Technique
• Left Flank • Count 7 – As normal • Count 8 – Heel of the right
foot hits, roll through to the ball of the foot, weight is centered
between
the two feet • Count 8 (upbeat) – Pivot on the ball of the right
foot, snap the upper body to the new direction • Count 1 – Place
the left foot parallel in the new direction (toe up) • Count 2 –
Right foot parallel to the new direction
• Right Flank
• Count 7 – As normal • Count 8 – Heel of the right foot hits,
roll through to the ball of the foot, weight is centered
between
the two feet • Count 8 (upbeat) – Pivot on the ball of the right
foot, snap the upper body to the new direction,
cross the left foot over the right (keep close to body) • Count
1 – Place the left foot parallel in the new direction (toe up) •
Count 2 – Right foot parallel to the new direction
DRAG TURNS Purpose: Slow changes of direction Technique
• Left Turn • Count 1 – Left foot at 90 degrees with heels
touching, upper body at 45 degrees • Count 2 – Right foot at 45
degrees with toes touching, upper body at 90 degrees • Count 3 –
Left foot parallel to the rear with heels touching, upper body at
45 degrees • Count 4 – Feet together; upper body parallel to the
rear
• Right Turn • Count 1 – Left foot at 45 degrees with toes
touching, upper body at 45 degrees • Count 2 – Right foot at 45
degrees with heels touching (Y shape), upper body at 90 degrees •
Count 3 – Left foot parallel to the rear with toes touching, upper
body at 45 degrees to the rear • Count 4 – Right heel meets the
left (feet together), upper body facing the rear
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Pregame Fundamentals HIGH MARK TIME Purpose: Physically
reproduce and internalize the pulse of the music Technique
• When the command is given, initiation of the move occurs on
the “up beat” • Smoothly roll the foot off the ground from heel to
toe • Foot is raised slightly in front of the body, arch of the
foot up to the middle of the calf. The ball of the
foot and toes hang naturally • The downbeat is felt when the
ball of the foot hits the ground (heels should never completely
touch the
ground) • The “upbeat” is felt with the peak of the knee •
Minimize upper body movement • When moving forward out of a mark
time, lock the right foot into place one count before stepping.
KICK HALT Purpose: Traditional halt step from high mark time
Technique
• Executed in the last eight counts of a song • On count 4, the
right foot locks and the left leg kicks out 18 inches (30 degrees)
to the immediate left of
the body, avoid upper body movement • On count 5, snap the left
foot back to attention position • On count 6, hold in attention
position • Vocal Commands: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – / 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 –
&
Mark Time Mark (Band Vocalizes Counts) Band Halt (Kick Halt)
ROCKING Purpose: The movement of instruments from left to right
during school songs Technique
• Move the instrument 30 degrees to either side of the normal
playing position • As the left knee is raised the instrument moves
left, as the right knee is raised the instrument moves right • The
motion is similar to arm swings when running or walking • The
motion should be smooth and continuous
RARE-BACK Purpose: Flashy step-off from high mark time
Technique
• The move is executed on the upbeat of the beat immediately
preceding the step-off • Snap the body back to the left, and flash
the instrument upwards and left 30 degrees • Shoulders should be at
a 45 degree angle • The left thigh will be parallel to the ground •
On the step-off, take a full 22 ½ inch step – body back to normal
marching position. • Vocal Commands: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – / 5 – 6 – 7 –
8 – & / 1
Mark Time Mark Rare Back One
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HIGH STEP FORWARD Purpose: Present a high energy, visually
striking marching technique for school songs Technique
• Every move begins with the left foot. Initiate the move on the
“upbeat” of the final beat of the command or previous move
• To lift the foot off the ground, roll the foot from the heel
to the toe • Arch of the foot is lifted to the middle of the calf,
the ball of the foot and toes hang naturally • The step is a 22 ½
inch step with the ball of the foot striking the ground first (on
count 8 of an 8 to 5
move, the ARCH of the right foot should place on a yardline) •
The downbeat is felt on the ball of the front foot • The “upbeat”
is felt when the ball of the back foot crosses the calf • Each foot
moves in a straight line, without crossing the path of the other
foot • Minimize upper body movement (separate upper body from lower
body)
FLANKS Purpose: To facilitate crisp turns for abrupt changes of
direction Technique
• Left Flank • Count 7 – As normal • Count 8 – Ball of the right
foot hits, weight is centered between the two feet • Count 8
(upbeat) – Pivot on the ball of the right foot, elevate left foot
(high step) • Count 1 – Place the ball of the left foot parallel in
the new direction • Count 2 – Right foot parallel to the new
direction
• Right Flank • Count 7 – As normal • Count 8 – Ball of the
right foot hits, weight is centered between the two feet • Count 8
(upbeat) – Pivot on the ball of the right foot, elevate left foot
(high step) and cross over
the right foot • Count 1 – Left foot parallel to the new
direction • Count 2 – Right foot parallel to the new direction
• Flank to the Rear (TTR)
• Count 7 – As normal • Count 8 – Ball of the right foot hits,
weight is centered between the two feet • Count 8 (upbeat) – Pivot
on the ball of the right foot in order to rotate the body to the
left 180
degrees, elevate the left foot (high step) • Count 1 – Left foot
parallel to the new direction • Count 2 – Right foot parallel to
the new direction
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PRE-GAME JOG Purpose: Pre-game entrance Technique
• Instrument is in the carry position in the right hand • Both
arms are frozen at a 90 degree angle, and both elbows remain tucked
into the side at all times to
prevent a “pumping” motion. The left hand should be in a fist
(as if holding a roll of coins) with the thumb on top.
• Initiate the move on the upbeat of the final beat of the
command or previous move • Push forward with the back foot • Raise
knees to a 90 degree angle with a natural “hang” in the foot • The
step is a 22 ½ step with the ball of the foot striking the ground
first (on the & of count 8 of an 8 to 5
move, the BALL of the right foot should place on a yardline) •
The downbeat of the pulse is felt in the ball of the left foot •
The upbeat of the pulse is felt in the ball of the right foot
o The arch of the foot is centered on the line at the conclusion
of the pregame jog. • Whistle Command: 1 – & – 2 – 3 – 4 – / 5
– 6 – 7 – 8 – & Tweet Tweet Tweet (5 6 7 8 Push)
AUMB Drill Terminology
DRILL INSTRUCTION ABBREVIATIONS
M = Measure DT = Drag Turn Forward = Towards the West Sideline
MT = Mark Time IB = Inboard Back = Towards the East Sideline FL =
Float OB = Outboard Over = Towards the Endzones FTL = Follow the
Leader TTR= To the Rear LF / RF = Left Flank / Right Flank GTP = Go
to Position PB = Press Box LS / RS = Left Slide / Right Slide
DEFINITIONS Float – A method of transition from one form to another
in which all individuals adjust their step
size to arrive in position on the same predetermined count. Go
to Position – A method of transition from one form to another in
which each individual
marches using a full 8-to-5 step until the destination is
reached. A mark time is usually executed during the remaining
counts of the move.
Follow the Leader – A single file method of form transition in
which the individual assumes the path and step size of the person
in front of them. Inboard – Toward the 50 yard line. Outboard –
Away from the 50 yard line. West Side – The “tower side” at the
Band Field. Press Box side at Jordan Hare.
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East Side – Side opposite of the tower at the Band Field. Sky
Box side at Jordan Hare. Side One / North Side – When looking at
the field from the Press Box Side (Tower), side one is
the side of the field that is left of the 50 yard line. Side Two
/ South Side – When looking at the field from the Press Box Side
(Tower), side two is
the side of the field that is right of the 50 yard line. Spacing
– The space between individuals on the field. Spacing has two
elements:
• Interval – Spacing from side to side in a rank or arc. •
Distance – Spacing from front to back in a file or other FTL
position.
Dress – Alignment to the side. Cover – Alignment to the front.
Focal Point – The apparent center or “compass point” of an arc
segment or circle. Arc – A circle, segment of a circle, or other
curved line. An arc is “dressed” by everyone turning
in to the focal point of the arc and lining up their feet until
they form a proper curve. In dressing, it is imperative that
everyone remains in the curve and allow others to help correct the
form.
Diagonal – Horizontal and vertical lines at an angle. Diagonals
are checked (dressed) by turning
and facing the end of the line. The last person in the diagonal
should hold up their hand, and the first person should turn around
and line everyone up between the second person and the hand at the
end. The angle between the first and second person must be correct;
it is what the rest of the line uses as a guide.
Alignment – The straightness of a line or roundness of a curve
or arc. Drifting – The gradual shifting to the left or right during
movement or mark time. Phasing – Lack of coordination between music
and movement across the ensemble.
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2020-21 Auburn Bands Tentative Calendar
Tentative and subject to change Calendar does not include
basketball games or rehearsals for the Basketball Pep Band
Bold - Required for full AUMB
AUG Fri. 7 BandMove-InThur.–Fri. 13-14
StudentleadershipvirtualtrainingFri. 14
RequiredAUMBVirtualIntroductoryMeetingsSat. 15
RequiredAUMBRegistrationSessionsMon 17
RegularClassRehearsalsBeginSat. 22
AUMBRehearsals(8:00a.m.–8:00p.m.)Sat. 29
AUMBRehearsals(8:00a.m.–8:00p.m.)
SEPT Sat. 12 AUMBRehearsals(8:00a.m.–8:00p.m.)Sat. 26
PossibleHomeGameMon. 28 BasketballPepBandAuditions OCT Sat. 3
PossibleHomeGameMon. 5
BasketballPepBandDrumsetAuditions(6:00-7:00p.m.)Fri.-Sat. 10
PossibleHomeGameSat. 17 PossibleHomeGameSun. 18
DrumMajorAuditionClinic,Goodwin150,5:00–7:00pmSat. 24
PossibleHomeGameSat. 31 PossibleHomeGame NOV Sun. 1
DrumMajorAuditionClinic,BandField,3:00–5:00pmSat. 7
PossibleHomeGameSat. 14 PossibleHomeGameSat. 21
PossibleHomeGameSun. 22 AUMBSeniorDinnerSun.–Thurs. 22-24
DrumMajorAuditionsMon.-Fri. 25-27 THANKSGIVINGBREAKFri. 27
PossibleAUMBRehearsal,2:30–5:00,BandFieldSat. 28 PossibleHomeGame
DEC Fri. 4 PossibleAUMBRehearsal,2:30–5:00,BandFieldSat. 5
PossibleHomeGameSat. 19
PossibleSECChampionshipGame,Atlanta,GA,TBATBD–Jan11
PossiblePost-seasonbowltrip;AttendanceisMandatory! JAN Wed. 6
SpringSemesterBeginsSun. 10
AUMBUniform/InstrumentReturn(5:00–8:00pm)Mon. 18
AUMBUniform/InstrumentReturn(5:00–8:00pm)
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FEB Sat. 22 TigerEyesAuditionClinc MAR Wed.-Sun. 3-7
SECWomen’sBasketballTournament,Greenville,SCWed.-Sun. 10-14
SECMen’sBasketballTournament,Nashville,TNMon.-Fri. 8-12
SPRINGBREAKMon.-Wed. 15-31 NCAABasketballTournamentsFri.-Sat. 26-27
TigerEyesAuditions APR Wed.-Mon. 1-6
NCAABasketballTournamentscont.Sat. TBD A-DayGame
MAY Fri.-Sun. 28-30 AUMBPercussionAuditionCamp JUNE Fri.-Sun.
4-6 TigerEyesMiniCamp
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COVID-19 Precautions Plan for Preseason Camp, Regular Class
Meetings, and Auxiliary / Percussion Sectional Class Meetings
Schedule August 17: Regular class sessions begin. All sessions
held outdoors with a maximum 50% capacity (see below) General •
Complexity and challenge of performance materials will be reduced
this season to allow for the
following measures. • The marching band will adapt schedules and
procedures to account for changing policies
implemented by Auburn University and the SEC. • Start date will
be delayed until August 18 so that all students have time to be
tested according to
Auburn University processes and receive results before reporting
to band activities. • Until university administration determines it
is safe to meet as a full group, the marching band
will meet as a face-to-face course at a maximum 50% capacity
(approximately 190 students) at a time. Two half bands (Tiger Band
and Eagle Band) will meet separately, and performances at football
games (as allowed) will be divided equally between them (if
possible). Each half band will meet two days a week unless
clearance is given for the full band to meet together as a group
four days a week.
• All regular class meetings during the semester will be held
outside. • In cases of inclement weather, class sessions will be
cancelled. • Music rehearsal and marching rehearsal components will
be separated until absolutely necessary.
(see below) • The marching band has two nurses on staff.
Temperature checks or other screening practices, if
suggested or required by university administration, could be
executed by these health professionals.
Health Screening • Before reporting to band activity, students
will be required to complete a COVID-19 test
according to Auburn University plans. • Students and staff will
be expected to follow protocols outlined in “A Healthier U,”
including
daily use of the health screener app. Students directed by the
Stay Safe Together Health Check to seek medical attention should
not attend class until they have done so.
• Students will be provided with the following additional safety
guidance: o Stay at home if you are sick o Treat every surface as
if it were infected o Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick o
Do not share food, cups, or utensils o Treat all body fluids as
potentially infectious o Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
o When able, avoid touching surface door handles and railings o
Cough into your upper sleeve or elbow area, or use a tissue and
immediately discard o Wash hands often with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds o If soap and water are not available, us an
alcohol-based sanitizer that is at least 60%
alcohol o Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and
surfaces
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Cleaning/Disinfecting • Restrooms, Instrument/Equipment Storage
rooms, and any common equipment (such as
conducting ladders) will be sanitized after each rehearsal. •
Water fountains and common water coolers will not be utilized –
students will be required to
bring a personal water jug, preferably large enough to sustain
them through the entire session. • Students must remain at least 6’
apart at all times and will not share instruments, percussion
mallets, and/or other performance materials, so additional
cleaning of such equipment is not necessary.
Pre and Post-Rehearsal Logistics • Students will be advised not
to carpool to rehearsal/class (additional parking may be needed
near
the marching band complex). • Students will be required to wear
masks as they report and prepare for the start of rehearsal. • For
attendance check, students will scan tiger cards when they arrive.
• Students playing smaller instruments (trumpet and piccolo) will
keep instruments overnight rather
than store them at the facility. This eliminates the need for
these students to enter the storage room space each day.
• Students playing larger instruments (tenor sax, mellophone,
trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion) will enter the storage
room before and after rehearsal in groups. A survey will determine
which students can arrive early and stay a bit later to retrieve
and return their instrument. A monitor will be stationed at the
door to manage storage room flow and capacity. Markings on the
sidewalk outside the storage room door will guide proper social
distancing for those waiting to enter the room.
• To eliminate the need to use changing rooms, students will be
required to arrive at the complex already dressed in proper
rehearsal attire. For this season, greater leniency will be
extended to those arriving directly from a previous class.
• A work order has been submitted to convert water stations to a
“hands free” design that senses when the water bottle or jug is
placed under the spigot. Students will be encouraged to bring a
water jug that is as large as possible for transport to reduce
lines for refill. We will not set out traditional water coolers as
we have in the past.
During Music Rehearsal • To avoid repeatedly touching the face
to lower and raise the mask and to avoid additional heavy
breathing and sweat, students will not wear masks during music
rehearsals. This was suggested by Dr. Fred Kam.
• Students will not share wind instruments. Percussion parts
will be restructured so that students are not required to share
mallets or instruments.
• Students will remain in one spot on the practice field at
least 6 feet apart. * • Students will bring water coolers to their
rehearsal position to avoid congregating during breaks * The
instrumental music education profession awaits official data from a
study at Colorado State University that will help determine safe
distance for individuals playing wind instruments together. Though
this study focuses on indoor performance and the marching band
practices and performs outside, we will adopt recommendations from
this study once it is complete. Projections for initial data are
early August. The Auburn Department of Music and College of Liberal
Arts has contributed funding to the study at Colorado State. At
this point, there is not another study using an actual emissions
chamber to evaluate wind instruments nor is there one of similar
depth and scope. Other information at this point is only
conjecture.
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During Marching Rehearsal • When rehearsing marching only,
students will be required to wear a mask, though restricted
breathing in the heat could be a major factor that requires
flexibility with this policy. • Marching drill will be restructured
to achieve at least 6’ spacing between performers. Preseason
Non-Rehearsal Sessions Registration/Check-In • This session will be
held outside at the marching band pavilion. • Students and staff
will be required to wear a mask. • Pavilion capacity will be
restricted to allow for social distancing. • Markings on the side
walk outside will aid in maintaining social distancing for those
waiting in
line to enter the pavilion. • Students will enter and exit
through different sides of the space. Group Meetings •
Organizational meetings will be held virtually via zoom.
Auburn University Marching Band Handbook Agreement Form
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I have read and agree to abide by the policies included in the
Auburn University Marching Band Handbook. I understand that
violation of policies herein will result in consequences at the
discretion of the marching band director(s). Consequences may
include but are not limited to: dismissal from the program,
suspension from the program, changes in performance status, and/or
grade reduction. First Name Last Name Signature Date