Audition Requirements

Visual Squad Leader

COMMANDS

In small groups, the VSL candidates will form a block.  Each VSL candidate will call commands.   Please use the following sequence. Commands are in the handbook.

• Attention
• Dress Left, Center, or Right; Ready, Front
• Right or Left Face (can use more than one if necessary to point them in the right direction)
• Mark Time
• Forward March
• Shift Left or Right
• Backward March
• Halt
• Parade Rest; Relax

MARCHING TECHNIQUE

While you are a member of the block mentioned above, the committee will evaluate your marching technique.

TEACHING

Please bring a NON-MARCHER "guinea pig" with you and teach the following techniques:

• Attention
• Parade Rest
• (and going between the two both ways)

INTERVIEW

Please prepare a verbal statement addressing the following:

• Why do you want this/these position(s)?
• What unique qualities do you bring to the table?
• Briefly describe a marching skills station you would want to implement during the season

Your interview portion will open with your statement. This will give us a chance to evaluate how you carry yourself as well as the content of your answers without putting you on the spot. There may be some follow-up questions after your prepared statement.

EVALUATION

You will be evaluated on:

Commands

Volume
Accuracy/Clarity

Pulse
Awareness (of space/timing)
Confidence
Potential
Overall Ability

Marching

Posture/Carriage
Rhythm/Snap

Knowledge of Fundamentals
Confidence
Potential

Overall Ability

Teaching

Preparedness

Clarity

Efficiency

Effectiveness

Confidence

Potential

Interview

APPLY by Wednesday, March 23rd at 11:59 PM.