The Marshall University Marching Thunder is excited to offer a unique experience for color guard and percussion students in our area. Our Color Guard and Drumline clinics will give students of all ages and ability levels an opportunity to learn from the Marching Thunder’s talented educators in a fun and exciting environment.
The official majorette and featured twirler auditions will take place on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-1pm.
The other aspect of our Tri-State Marching Clinics is the audition portion for eligible students. Students who will be attending Marshall University in the fall will be able to audition for the color guard, majorettes, featured twirlers, and percussion sections that evening. This gives prospective members the opportunity to learn for the entire day and the show off their skills in a low-pressure environment that evening.There will be a $20 registration fee for all participants that can be paid at check-in.
Locations
Percussion- Marching Thunder Band Complex located on the first floor of the Henderson Center.
Color Guard- Marching Thunder Band Complex located on the first floor of the Henderson Center
Majorettes- Marshall Recreation Center
Clinic Schedule
10:00- Registration Opens
10:30- Clinic Session 1
12:30- Lunch
1:30- Clinic Session 2
4:30- Clinic concludes
Cost
There is a $20 registration fee for the clinic.
Audition Schedule
Students who will be attending Marshall in the fall and are interested in auditioning for color guard, majorettes, or percussion will be evaluated throughout the clinic and will offer student information about their standing after the clinic.
Percussion
If you play snare, tenors, or bass, please bring your own instrument and sticks. Mallet players should bring their own mallets.
Battery percussion may go outside for some or all of the clinic, so please bring hats and sunscreen. You may also want to bring a large water bottle to take with you outside.
Click here to download the battery percussion audition packet
Click here to download the front ensemble audition packet
Color Guard
While we have some equipment available to use, please plan to bring your own flag and rifle or sabre if you spin those. Water will be available at the recreation center, but you may want to bring a water bottle and a towel.
Parking
Parking is available in the Stadium West Parking Lot free of charge for the day.
Spectators
There is limited space for spectators including families at the clinic locations. We are at the discretion of the facility managers. Please plan to find another location during the clinic time. Spectators will not be allowed during the audition portion of the day.
Please let me know if you have any questions as we get closer to the day. I am looking forward to seeing you and know you will have a great time!
For more information or questions, please contact, Dr. Adam Dalton