Florida Atlantic University MARCHING OWLS www.fau.edu/marchingowls Dr. Sean Murray, Director Ten years… The Marching Owls are arriving at the completion of a historic season with some great games and performances. Marching Owls Q&A .03 We are completing the 2014 season, and it has been one of the best You’ve got questions, we’ve got th ever. This season is particularly important because it marks the 10 answers season of the Marching Owls. Starting and fostering traditions is an exciting undertaking. It is something that takes time and dedication. The band has worked to establish a strong presence on campus and in the community. This season is dedicated to those men and women who, over the past ten years, have worked to make this organization an icon of the university. They have chosen to be more than just students. They have taken on the role of ambassadors for Florida Atlantic University and the department of music. I want to express my sincere gratitude to those students and staff who have brought us to this point, and my unbridled excitement for those future Marching Member Spotlight .05 Owls, who will reap the benefit of their dedication. Go Owls! Get to know the Marching Owls - Dr. Murray Director, FAU Marching Owls pg. 1 September 2014 www.fau.edu/marchingowls Upcoming events… The Marching Owls are constantly performing at events on and off campus. 2014 Performance We are completing the 2014 season and the Marching Owls have been out performing at numerous events on campus. The Marching Owls have already Schedule as of 10/24/14 performed two of their season shows. Both shows were tributes to rock bands celebrating their 40th anniversary. Show 1 featured music from KISS, August including Rock and Roll All Nite, Shout it out Loud, and God Gave Rock and Roll to You. Show 2 was a tribute to AD/DC, featuring songs arranged by 8/9- Leadership and Drum-line Marching Owl teaching assistants, Alejandro Navarro and Chris Schletter. report 8/11 - All new and returning The Marching Owls traveled to the Thursday night away game vs. Florida members report International and shared the field with our friends and fellow musicians in 8/11-/17 Preseason Training the Golden Panther Band. 8/17 Freshman Convocation The Owls also performed a show at the homecoming game versus UAB, celebrating the 10th season of the band. Members of that very first band came back to join us as a part of the Marching Owls Alumni Band. They September joined us on the field and in the stands. There is one remaining home 9/13 Game 1 vs. Tulsa football game versus Old Dominion on November 29th. We invite you to 9/27 Game 2: vs. UTSA come out to any of these games and meet the Marching Owls. Finally, the band will perform at the FAU Band-O-Rama Concert Nov. 23rd, October 2014 at Mizner ParK Amphitheater. This annual round-robin concert 10/2 Game 3: at FIU features all the university bands at FAU. This includes the wind ensemble, 10/18 Game 4: vs. WKU jazz bands, chamber groups, and the Marching Owls. It is open and free to the public. For more information on any of our performances please contact us at 561- 297-3854. November 11/01 Game 5 vs. UAB (HC) 11/23 FAU Band –O-Rama Concert 11/29 Game 7: vs. ODU December 12/03 Boca Holiday Parade 12/06 C-USA Championship 2 September 2014 www.fau.edu/marchingowls FAU Marching Owls Q&A Have questions about becoming part of the Marching Owls? Here are some answers. Q: How can I be in the Marching Owls? Q: Are there auditions to be in the A: Marching Owls is an ensemble-class in the group? Department of Music open to any student from ANY major who meet the following criteria: A: We make every effort to accept as many students 1. Official Enrollment at Florida Atlantic as possible for the Marching Owls. The Marching University, or admission as a transient student Owls is made up of around 70% non-music majors from a qualifying institution, such as a Florida and these students are a very important part of our state college. program. 2. Successful completion of the audition process. 1. For wind and percussion players, a musical 3. Permission of the director to enroll in the audition will be held at the very beginning of ensemble-class. the training session to determine which part Q: Will Marching Owls interfere with my you should play. You will be asked to sight- schoolwork? read, to play a chromatic scale, play several A: This is a common question from most incoming major scales and a prepared piece which is students. Rehearsals are scheduled at a time of available on the website under the Auditions day when few other classes are in session. With link. careful planning you should have plenty of time to 2. Auditions for Color guard and Majorettes take participate in the Marching Owls. As with any place on campus in April. You may also send in college activity, you will be responsible for a video taped audition. Dates and keeping track of your time and keeping up with all requirements for that audition are posted of your academic work. Most current members online at www.fau.edu/marchingowls attest to having no issue when it comes to other class work. Plan ahead you can do it! 3 September 2014 www.fau.edu/marchingowls Q&A (continued) Q: Is there a cost involved in being a Marching Owl? A: Each member of the band is required to purchase certain items that will be used throughout the season. These items include a t- shirt, polo shirt, shorts and a backpack. They will be sold on the first day of pre-season training .The costs of these items are kept as low 2014 Half-Time Shows as possible. There is no instrument or uniform rental fee. There is no band fee or fair share cost. This season the Marching Owls will Q: Is there a scholarship for being in the Marching Owls? be performing 4 different shows. Show #1- The Music of KISS A: Yes! We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer a $500.00 Show #2- The Music of AC/DC scholarship, which is given to each member of the Marching Owls upon successful completion of the class. Show #3- 10th Anniversary Show Show #4- Earth, Wind, & Fire Q: How do I receive more information on the Marching Owls? A: You may visit us at www.fau.edu/marchingowls . Under the tab “prospective members” there is a link marked “request information.” Fill out the form and you will be placed on a digital mailing list for all Marching Owls information. For up-to-date information and photos from the season you can find us on the following social media sites: Facebook: The Florida Atlantic University Marching Owls Instagram: @faumarchingowls Twitter: www.twitter.com/faumarchingowls FAU Colorguard and Majorettes If you have interest in being in the color guard or on the majorette line, we would love to have you join us. Members of each group are determined through an on-campus or video audition. The band covers the cost of the uniform and flags. We will have on campus auditions for those twirlers and color guard interested in being part of the group in Fall 2015. These auditions take place near the end of March. Check back with the website in January for more details. 4 Marching Owls Member Spotlight Music Education Major Chris Sampson is preparing for his future. Chris Sampson is in his second year as drum major for the Marching Owls. As a music education major, Chris is gaining experience and knowledge that will directly benefit him as a future educator. As he finishes his junior year, he looks back on what it means to be a Marching Owl. “I was a member of my high school marching band for all four years, and having been told so much about the Marching Owls from my staff at high school, it seemed like a great opportunity. In my first year, it helped create the social connections with people I may have never met otherwise. Additionally, it has allowed me to serve my university in ways I never could as a regular student. I feel so lucky to be a part of this amazing team of talented people.” “Marching band is a fantastic opportunity to support your school and make friends that will be with you, through and after college.” Florida Atlantic University Marching Owls .