It Is Not Too Late to Audition for the 2025 Boise State Blue Thunder Marching Band!
Blue Thunder Marching Band Audition Information
Please see the Audition Steps and Important Information sections for preparation and Audition Request Form. Once auditions begin, Out of State Fee Waivers & Scholarship Awards will be awarded to successful auditionees while funds continue to be available.
Carefully review the requirements on this page, then prepare to fill out the Audition Request Form . Sign up for a live audition if you reside within 100 miles of campus, while those outside that radius have the option to submit a video link. Use Audition Request Form linked in the Important Information section for both audition types.
Questions?
Email thunder@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-1846.
Audition Steps
- Prepare for your Blue Thunder Marching Band audition with the video guide and instrument specific materials in the Audition Materials section. If you are outside the 100 mile range and are applying for a video audition, please upload your completed audition as an unlisted video to YouTube, and make note of your link before proceeding to step 2.
- Use the Audition Request Form (available Jan 1, 2025) to request all types of auditions. Request a live audition, let us know you are auditioning for the Department of Music & BTMB, and submit the link to your video audition.
Important Information:
- Out of State Fee Waiver applicants should make every effort to submit a completed audition by February 22, 2025, when the scholarship team will begin to offer awards. Awards will be made while there are available funds.
- To audition for more than one section simply repeat the steps to submit a video or schedule and audition appointment for each instrument.
Components to your Blue Thunder Marching Band scholarship application:
- Boise State University Acceptance (or Application Submission proof) for full time attendance
- BTMB Audition Request/Video Upload (available January 1, 2025)
- Boise State General Scholarship Application are the components to your BTMB scholarship application.