The Mandarins Brass Audition Music 2012 has been revised. To receive the music by email, register online for the December 10-11 audition camp. If you have already registered for the camp, you will receive the revised music shortly. Please contact brass caption manager Dennis Aquilina if you have any questions. See you there!
Download the 2012 Mandarins Brass Audition instructions.
Download the 2012 Mandarins Brass Code of Conduct.
Mandarins Battery Audition Music and Information
The audition materials for the 2012 Marching Percussion section of the Sacramento Mandarins are ready. The packet will be sent out to those persons who register online for the battery section. Once the Caption Manager receives a copy of the registration, he will email out the additional information along with the audition material. If you have already registered and have yet to receive the email, please email Tom Linder at tlinder@me.com.
Thank you for your interest in the 2012 Mandarins Front Ensemble. Please download this audition packet, which will provide you with an introduction to the techniques and concepts that will be explored this season at the Mandarins.
For the January 14-15, 2012 Camp, please download and print these instructions.
Mandarins Battery and Pit Schedule
The Battery and Pit audition, callback, section, and camp schedule follows below. Locations are to be announced.
December Camp
Battery and Pit audition
Saturday and Sunday (overnight) December 10-11
Location, Cosumnes Oaks High School, Elk Grove CA (see corps site for details)
January
Battery Audition
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Location, Los Angeles Area, Details to be announced
Pit Audition
Saturday and Sunday (overnight) January 14-15
Location, Sacramento, Same as full corps
February
Battery Call Back
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Location, Los Angeles Area, Details to be announced
Pit Call Back
Saturday and Sunday (Overnight) February 18-19, 2012
Location, Sacramento, Same as full corps
March Camp
Battery OFF
Pit Sectional
Sunday, March 25, 12:00-5:00
Location, Sacramento, Same as full corps
April Camp
Battery and Pit
Follow regular corps camp schedule
Memorial Camp
Battery and Pit
Follow regular camp schedule
June Camp
Battery and Pit
Follow regular camp schedule
Percussion Camp
Battery and Pit
June 5-7
Location, Sacramento, TBA
Thank you for your interest the Mandarins Color Guard! Your first step will be to complete the Audition Form as soon as possible. Please make plans to attend our Audition Weekend December 10 & 11, 2011. During the audition process consideration will be based on your skills in the areas of dance, marching, movement, and equipment training. Previous training is these areas is always recommended however, your work ethic and attitude will play a large role in the audition process. Other considerations will be past experience, availability and your commitment to the financial obligations. We will be observing you as an individual and also as part of the ensemble. We will get to know you better through a personal interview. You will need to be dressed in comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely (dance wear, sweats, or shorts, t-shirts, dance or athletic shoes).
You should bring your own equipment (flag, rifle, sabre).
We want you to enjoy the weekend. The purpose is not to intimidate you or inhibit you; it is designed for us to get to know each other and to evaluate your abilities, attitude, and potential.
It is a good idea to take dance classes over the winter months to prepare for the upcoming season. Although any style is acceptable, a class that will help you develop a stronger technique base is preferred.
Video/Online Auditions: Please contact us and discuss your conflict. After you have been approved you may send your audition video to: Sacramento Mandarins, PO Box 22297, Sacramento, CA 95822 or email your online video audition link to Geoffoncue@hotmail.com.
The video should contain: an introduction of yourself that includes your past experience, examples of your movement and dance abilty (technique and choreography), and your flag and weapon skills (technique and choreography). Your video has no time limit, but be certain that you are performing at your highest ability (include spins, tosses, and choreography). Keep in mind that you need to demonstrate an ability to move and spin at the same time.
At a recent conference, I was asked to define the single most life-shaping experience in my past. Without hesitation, I responded, "Mandarins." I told of 10-hour rehearsal days, tour, discipline, self-discovery, individuality and teamwork, talent, strength, accomplishment, confidence, and ambition. The will to strive toward excellence. It shaped my very being and has fueled my success. ~ Courtney White
