2009 TCI Clinic / Auditions are again AFTER UCF finals, and after the conclusion of the high school marching band season: December 13th and 14th. The timing is based on last year’s success, and our continued philosophy that when we as a staff do our job (scheduling, planning, designing, teaching, communicating) there is no reason to start earlier and distract you from academics/drum corps recovering/marching band fun/life. Any unofficial sectionals, however, that happen to occur in the name of fun and curiosity are very encouraged. Rumor has it some sections are meeting already , email the following for the down low:
Snares: Jeff Wright wright@timbercreekindependent.com
Bass Drums: John Seay seay@timbercreekindependent.com
Tenors: Clif Walker walker@timbercreekindependent.com
College Cats: please be mindful when scheduling your Winter Break, Spring Academics, and Fantasy Football Leagues - while we don’t officially hit the ground running until December, we WILL be hitting it VERY hard December 13th through April 18th. The college members last year were a HUGE reason for the our success and my personal ENJOYMENT (and a huge factor in me realizing “hey, I’d like to be around college kids,” and then making the move to UCF). This ensemble is designed to work with your academics/jobs/lives, but when coupled with some advanced planning on your end - we are dangerous. Say no to 28 credit hours in the Spring. We will rehearse over Spring Break.
High Schoolers: get those grades up so Mom and Dad will support you auditioning. Schedule all those dentist appointments before December 13th and after April 18th. Limit your after school activities to 17. Tell Grandma and Aunt Linda you’d prefer cash for the holidays, and that probably won’t be able to stay the whole break due to rehearsals here in Orlando… and get DRUMMING! We will rehearse over Spring Break.
Everyone please keep an eye on the audition page and info - updates and schedules will be posted soon, as well as MUSIC.
Peace….Walker walker@timbercreekindependent.com
