Mustang Band Application

Applicants for entering classes at SMU should simultaneously apply for admission to the Mustang Band. Membership approval and scholarship awards are contingent upon admission to the University. Instrumentation of the Mustang Band includes piccolos, saxophones, trumpets, marching horns, baritones, trombones, tubas, and percussion. All drum line members march, including snares, tonal basses, marching toms and cymbals. Instruments of the Mustang Band are matched and provided to the student without charge, other than repair liability. Auditions for membership/scholarships can be completed in person or by cassette tape or CD. On-campus audition dates should be arranged by contacting the Mustang Band Hall at (214) SMU-BAND. Audition cassette tapes or CDs may be returned with this application.			Recorded auditions should be 3-5 minutes, including two-octave tongued, B-flat and chromatic scales, and a brief movement from a solo (jazz improvisation is acceptable), which demonstrates tone, good intonation and technical accomplishment. In addition, trumpets and trombones should demonstrate upper range. Percussionists should include rudiments and demonstrate mallet facility where applicable. Band applications, either online or through the mail, are accepted throughout the year and into the summer. There is no “official” deadline. Auditions are scheduled throughout the spring semester and through early summer. If you are not mailing in an audition tape or CD, an appointment needs to be scheduled for your audition which can be done by calling the band office at 214-768-2263 (214-SMU-BAND).

Date:			Instrument(s):
Full Name:			High School:
Home Address:			High School Band Director:
			What chair did you hold?
			E-mail Address:
Telephone:			Cell Phone:
Name(s) of Parent(s) or Guardian:
Give a brief summary of your musical and marching experience, including private lessons and teacher, honor bands, youth bands or orchestras, community groups, etc.


Prospective major?
Entrance exam scores: SAT Verbal: Math: ACT:
Have you submitted your admissions application to SMU? Yes No
Have you been accepted for admission? Yes No
Is there any reason (e.g., health condition) you would be unable to participate fully in the Mustang Band?
Yes, Explain: No
Are you submitting a tape or arranging an audition for the Mustang Band? Yes No
If auditioning, give your arranged audition date:

By clicking submit, I certify that all information on this application is true and correct.