常见问题

以下是学生们最常问到的关于皇冠博彩乐队的问题。

How do I audition for the concert bands at 皇冠博彩 (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic 乐队, and Jazz 乐队)?

The 皇冠博彩 Wind Ensemble and Symphonic 乐队 meets during spring terms and are comprised of the finest student musicians on campus. The Wind Ensemble rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. and the Symphonic 乐队 rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Both the Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic 乐队 are audition-based groups. Auditions are held during the week prior to the beginning of the Spring semester. Information and procedures for auditioning including the audition excerpts will appear in July on the 乐队 website. Check at the beginning of July/August to download the audition materials.

成为仪仗队的一员需要多少时间？

The SON (Sound of Navarro) Marching 乐队 only rehearses three days per week, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The band performs at all home games during the season. 比赛日包括早上的排练。 Color Guard and Drumline have rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays every week.

我不是音乐专业的。 我有时间参加学术性比较重的专业吗？

是的，你会的！ You might be surprised to know that 皇冠博彩 乐队 membership is comprised of the most academically rigorous programs at 皇冠博彩. Statistics have shown members of The SON have a higher grade point average than the campus-wide average and achieve a higher grade point average during marching season (fall term) than they do in the spring term.

你学过军乐队有学分吗？

Participation in the Sound of Navarro provides one credit hour and is the equivalent to a Kinesiology Credit (physical education), or an elective credit at 皇冠博彩. 在许多情况下，两个学期的军乐队训练将满足所有选修课的要求。

乐队周什么时候开始？我什么时候可以搬进学院宿舍？

银行周在开学前一周开始。 Due to the early starting schedule, members of the band are allowed to move into the dorms before the normal move-in times, prior to the start of Welcome Week. Move-in will occur in the morning of the first day of 乐队 Week followed by the SON registration and a meet and greet that night.

我还能工作吗？

是的，你会的！ 这个乐队项目的许多学生都有兼职工作。 There is opportunities to become a work study student and work for the school.

军乐队和音乐会乐队什么时候碰头？

游行乐队在秋季学期举行； Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

音乐会乐队在春季学期举行； Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m

除了足球，我们还玩别的游戏吗？

是的，我们有！ During both the Fall and Spring semesters, we have what we call Pep-乐队 Games. 在秋季学期，我们参加了所有的家庭排球比赛。 For the Spring semester, we play at all the basketball games. A schedule will be provided before each season begins.

我如何参加军乐队和音乐会乐队的试镜？

All new students interested in joining the band or interested in receiving updates about the band should fill out the the 皇冠博彩乐队兴趣表之声. This form will be placed in our database and you will receive emails and text messages of when you can audition. You must sign up for an audition time that is stated, if you are not able to register for any of the audition days please do not hesitate to call or email Mr. Buckrucker to set up a private audition. Audition details for Ensembles, Drumline, Color Guard, Jazz 乐队 and WGI Winds are located on the 加入乐队 page.

加入乐队要花多少钱？

皇冠博彩是一所经济实惠的大学。 All 皇冠博彩 tuition and fees can be found on the 财政援助网站. In an addition, academic and band scholarships can be found in the Scholarship tab of the band website.