Auditions

Auditions for the upcoming fall semester are typically held from January-May of that year. All band scholarships are based on your experience as a high school band member and a quick audition with the Hinds Band Department. Students that participated in the Mississippi All-State Lion’s Band are exempt from the audition process – they receive a 100% scholarship for the fall semester. Students are encouraged to audition early in the semester as funds may not be available in the summer months. Please see below for audition requirements. Once you are ready, please fill out an online band application and call the band director to set up an appointment. Shane Sprayberry 601-857-3273.

Music Majors should contact the Music Department at 601-857-3271 or click on Music Home to the left for more information. Audition requirements for instrumental music majors is the same as band scholarship auditions.

Winds & Mallets

Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E (all in concert pitch); Chromatic Scale: full range of the instrument; Prepared Piece: solo of your choice; Sight Reading

Percussion

Rudiments: Flam, Paradiddle, Single Ratamacue, Lesson 25; Rolls: 5 stroke, 9 stroke, long, buzz; Prepared Piece: solo of your choice; Sight Reading.

Colorguard

Fundamentals: Drop Spins, Speed Spins (w/toss), Butterfly, Angles, Figure 8 or Stir, among others.

Auditions are typically held on a Saturday late in the spring semester with one other during the summer. Those auditioning should wear clothing and shoes that are typical of proper band rehearsals. Hinds will provide all equipment for auditions.

Our guard captains will review colorguard basics and teach a short routine. Students will then audition in groups of 4-6 and be judged by the Hinds band directors.

Please call 601.857.3273 for exact audition dates and to reserve a seat – space is limited.

Sophomore and Freshmen Drum Major

To audition for the position of drum major students must meet the following criteria: Served as a high school drum major or be a returning HCC band member, participated in a drum major camp (exception for Hinds Community College sophomores), admitted to Hinds Community College.

Audition requirements include: Conducting fundamentals (4/4 time, etc), Drum Major conducting routine, Marching fundamentals, and interview.

Please fill out an online band application and contact Shane Sprayberry for an audition packet.]