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Skyhawk Bands
138 Fine Arts Bldg.
University of TN at Martin
Martin, TN 38238
(731) 881-7403
Director: Nola Jones
njones@utm.edu

 

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The UT-Martin Bands offer something for everyone and include our Skyhawk Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Pep Band and Jazz Band.

There is still time for students interested in participating in the 2009 UT Martin Marching Band to audition for scholarships!

For more information, please contact the band office at (731) 881-7403 or email Dr. Nola Jones at njones@utm.edu.

 

The Skyhawk Marching Band would like to welcome it's newest staff member, Dr. Andy Bliss.

 

Marching Band Camp
August 23-29, 2009 (Percussionists have auditions at 6 pm on August 22)
Please contact Dr. Nola Jones at njones@utm.edu to receive all pertinent band camp information.

 

Percussion Audition Material for Fall 2009

Marching Percussion Related Questions should be directed to Dr. Andy Bliss after August 1st. For any other UT Martin Percussion Studio information, contact jhill@utm.edu or visit the percussion studio website www.utm.edu/percussion

 

*Additional Required Dates for All Marching Percussion Section Members:

 

1) Drum Line Tune Up Day with DCI Hall of Fame Member, James Campbell

August 29th, prepare to be here all day

 

2) Clinic/Help Session with Mike McIntosh (Blue Coats)

September 18, 3 pm (required unless you have a class conflict)


Battery Audition Material

Dr. Bliss will be sending each of you an email with a link to the new warm ups and cadence for the 2009 season.

Positions will be awarded based on preparation and execution, and students will be expected to mark time to all materials in the battery auditions. Attitude, work ethic, dependability, and teachability are musts. This material has been posted well ahead of time so that our time together during early week can be as efficient as possible. Please spend time with these materials before arriving to early week! Many thanks, Dr. Bliss.

 

Front Ensemble Audition Material

Please download, print, and learn the following exercises before August 22.
Positions will be awarded based on preparation and execution, and students will be expected to mark time to all materials in the battery auditions. Attitude, work ethic, dependability, and teachability are musts. This material has been posted well ahead of time so that our time together during early week can be as efficient as possible. Please spend time with these materials before arriving to early week! Many thanks, Dr. Bliss.

 

 

Two Mallet Warm up

Four Mallet Warm up

Alex

 

UTM Colorguard Updates

Scholarships are available for color guard members! For more information email Dr. Nola Jones at njones@utm.edu

 

Skyhawk Marching Invitational

Skyhawk Invitational 2009 will be held on September 19. More information available here and coming soon.