Application to

Audition

Auditions are open for the 2025 season!

The Blue Band is a select ensemble with talented musicians and band front performers. All prospective members, new and returning, must audition annually for membership. Submit this form to let us know that you want to be considered for 2025 Penn State Blue Band!

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Section-Specific Info

Instrumentalists

The 2025 Penn State Blue Band First Round instrumental music auditions will be completed by video submission and successful candidates will be invited to attend Blue Band Camp in August 2025, to complete the marching portion of the audition process. Please read the following information carefully before submitting an Intent to Audition form. You will receive an email confirmation that outlines details of the audition process.

Eligibility/Audition Information
Blue Band is open to all students who are accepted to, or currently located at, the University Park campus. Through competitive auditions, the Blue Band is comprised of talented musicians and band front performers from all colleges across the University Park campus. All members, new and returning, must audition annually and 290–320 students are selected for membership.

  • Please note: Blue Band Special Admit Program: Any student (instrumentalists only) assigned to a Penn State campus location other than University Park may be transferred to University Park pending a successful music audition and approval from their college. Contact the Blue Band office for more information 814-865-3982 or blueband@psu.edu.

All prospective candidates are expected to provide accurate information and are responsible for updating the Blue Band office via email at blueband@psu.edu with any change in academic or campus status. Providing inaccurate or misleading information, at any stage of the audition process, could result in disqualification of the student’s participation in auditions and/or void the students audition results. 

Students with Disabilities
Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s programs, activities, and courses and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and an equal opportunity to participate. If you have a disability-related need for reasonable accommodations for the auditions for the Blue Band, please contact Student Disability Resources by phone at 1-814-863-1807 (V/TTY) or in-person at 116 Boucke Building. Please provide adequate notice of this need so that appropriate arrangements can be made in time for auditions. For further information, please visit Student Disability Resources: http://equity.psu.edu/sdr.

Contact
If you have further questions regarding the Penn State Blue Band auditions, please contact the Blue Band office at 814-865-3982 or email at blueband@psu.edu.

Majorettes

The 2025 Penn State Blue Band Majorette/Touch of Blue auditions will be held virtually through video submission. Please read the following information carefully before submitting an Audition Application.

The Penn State Blue Band Majorettes/Touch of Blue team is determined annually through a competitive audition. We look for talented performers who can learn routines quickly with uniformity. Showcasing strong abilities in twirling, marching, and body control while demonstrating the Blue Band Majorette/Touch of Blue style. The number of twirlers accepted can vary from year to year.

Please complete and submit the Intent to Audition form on this page. Once your form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation response and further information for the audition process.

NOTE: All applicants must be accepted to Penn State University Park campus to be considered for the Touch of Blue.

Any questions please contact the Blue Band Office at (814) 865-3982 or blueband@psu.edu

Silks

The 2025 Penn State Blue Band Silk auditions will be held virtually through video submission. Please read the following information carefully before submitting an Audition Application.

The Penn State Blue Band Silk team is determined annually through a competitive audition. We look for talented performers who can learn routines quickly with uniformity. Showcasing strong abilities in equipment technique, marching, and body control, while demonstrating the Blue Band style.

Please complete the Intent to Audition form on this page. Once your form is submitted you will receive a confirmation response and further information for the audition process.

NOTE: All applicants must be accepted to Penn State University Park campus to be considered for the Blue Band Silk team.

Any questions please contact the Blue Band Office at (814) 865-3982 or blueband@psu.edu

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Penn State Blue Band Silks

2025 Blue Band Audition Application

2025 Blue Band Audition Application

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What is your preferred name? This will be used for all Blue Band communications.
This is required for any potential travel plans that will be made for the season.
Please provide your preferred email.
Confirm your preferred email.
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Include first and last name.
Include Area Code (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

School Info

Enter your 9-digit Penn State ID.
Confirm your 9-digit Penn State ID.
This is your Access ID @psu.edu (eg. abc12345@psu.edu)
Please indicate your Penn State College(s).
Please indicate your intended or current major(s).
Fall 2025 will be your ___ semester at Penn State.
Please indicate whether you will be living on-campus (ie. in a dorm) or not.
What was the name and state of your high school?

Audition Selection

Indicate the Blue Band section(s) for which you would like to apply to audition. All applicants must select at least one section as their first choice. You have the option of indicating one second choice section, as well as indicating any other sections (unranked) for which you would like to be considered. Any auditions granted are at the discretion of the Blue Band.
Section 1st choice (required)
Section 2nd choice, if any (optional)
Additional section interests (optional)
If accepted, Fall 2025 will be your ___ year in Blue Band?

Post Audition Information

The information collected in this section will be used for group travel and uniform ordering if you are selected for the 2025 Blue Band.
This information will be used for charter flight arrangements and will be confidential.
These shorts will be worn under your uniform pants.
The Blue Band uses The Edge Marching Shoe made by Dinkles. Only medium width is offered. If you need a wider shoe, select a 1/2 size to a full size larger than needed.
This game day meal selection will be used for the entire 2025 season.
List any food allergies that we should be aware of.

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