2025 WTMB Registration
ALL members (new and returning) will complete the 2025 Western Thunder Marching Band Registration form.
ALL members (new and returning) must also register for MUSC1370 (Marching Band) through
the UW Registrar's office.
For all members auditioning for Drumline, please visit this page.
For all members auditioning for Color Guard, please visit this page.
New for 2025, we are requiring all new Woodwind/Brass players to submit a video audition.
The audition videos will be reviewed by the Directing Staff and will be used to solidify
section numbers and part assignments. All audition videos and registration forms must
be received by July 1st, 2025. Below are the audition video instructions.
Audition Requirements
- Perform a Bb Major scale in a manner which demonstrates your range on your instrument
(we suggest 1-2 octaves)
- Perform your choice of part for Ragtime Cowboy Joe
Audition Instrumentation
- Please do your best to complete the audition on the instrument that matches the parts
in the music folder
- The following instruments may supplement their auditions with instruments of the same
family type
- Piccolo performers may use a Flute
- Mellophone performers may a use French Horn
- Baritone performers may use a concert Baritone/Euphonium
- Sousaphone performers may use a concert Tuba
- You might consider recording your audition before you lose access to your high school's
instrument
- For more information on what instruments WTMB marches, please visit our prospective members page
Directions for Recording/Submitting your YouTube video audition
- Find a quiet place to record
- Introduce yourself, with your first and last name, instrument, major (if decided),
and where you are from
- Record yourself performing the above requirements
- Once your video is completed and saved, go to YouTube.com
- Select CREATE
- Drag/upload video file - you may need to click "select files" then find the video
wherever you saved it
- Title the video with your first and last name and instrument: Ex. Joe Carver - Trumpet
- Select "yes, it's made for kids" and then NEXT
- Under "Visibility" select UNLISTED
- You can copy your video link on this screen or click SAVE
- You should see your video under "channel content" where you can copy your video link
- Submit your audition video using the form below
