The Blazin’ Brigade percussion auditions for all sections is comprised of two rounds:

  1. A video audition is due no later than Friday July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. by submitting the form below. Video audition requirements are available in the audition packet (PDF).
  2. An in-person ensemble audition will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026  in the Fine Arts Building. A full schedule is available in the audition packet (PDF).

The audition packet (PDF) includes a schedule for the audition process, audition instructions and exercises, and answers to frequently asked questions.

All members, new and returning, are required to audition.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have additional questions that are not answered in the audition packet, please contact:

Dr. Ryan M. Smith
Blazin' Brigade Percussion Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Percussion
ryanmsmith@valdosta.edu

Dr. Patrick Forrester
Director of Bands
cforrester@valdosta.edu