Competition Application
Video Guidelines, Instructions & Repertoire
After you complete and submit your application, you will receive instructions on how to submit your required audition video. Recording instructions and guidelines below. If you need assistance, please email [email protected]
Video Guidelines
Division I = Three rounds, one video & two live
Division II = Two rounds, one video & one live
Junior = One round, video only
Video submission deadlines:
Division I = April 21, 2025
Division II = April 21, 2025
Junior = May 10, 2025
Videos must be submitted as unlisted YouTube video links via a form that will be shared with you once your application is received. Those moving on to the Semi and Final rounds will be notified by April 29, 2025.
Video Instructions
Recording Tips:
For additional recording tips, click here.
How to Create an Unlisted YouTube Video:
For a step-by-step video guide, click here.
Repertoire
Division I (26 years old and under)
First Round:
Fifteen Miniatures for Snare Drum: No. 1 - W. Lee Vinson
Snare Drum Adventures: II. Dum-Boom-Tek-Bang - Gábor Palotás
Seven Solos for the Hybrid Snare Drummer: II - Alex Douthat
Second Round:
Keiskleiriana, Volume 1: #13 - Jacques Delécluse
new MSDC commission - Matt Penland
The Noble Snare, Volume 1: Viva La Cassa! - Marta Ptaszynska
Final Round:
Without a Murmur - Chad Floyd
Solo of Choice
Division II (19 years old and under)
First Round:
Plein Peau - Christian Siterre
The Drunken General - Anthony Di. Bartolo
Psychle from Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View - James Campbell and Julie Hill
Final Round:
Test-Claire - Jacques Delécluse
Pezzo da Concerto No. 1 - Nebojša Jovan Živković
Solo of Choice
Junior Division (16 years old and under)
Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer: Rudimental Jam -
Charlie Wilcoxon
Méthode de Caisse-claire: étude #21 - Jacques Delécluse
Three Dances for Snare Drum: III. Fandango - Warren Benson
Repertoire is available for purchase @ https://www.steveweissmusic.com
with the exceptions of the following:
Snare Drum Adventures - Palotás @ send email to: [email protected]
Without a Murmur - Floyd @ https://www.chadfloyd.com/without-a-murmur
Fifteen Miniatures for Snare Drum - Vinson @ http://www.bachovich.com
Seven Solos for the Hybrid Snare Drummer - Wilcoxon @ http://www.bachovich.com
Cycles – Penland @ https://payhip.com/b/5Itx1
The Noble Snare – Ptaszynska*
*composers note - It is written "ride". It should read "on the side of the drum"
After you complete and submit your application, you will receive instructions on how to submit your required audition video. Recording instructions and guidelines below. If you need assistance, please email [email protected]
Video Guidelines
Division I = Three rounds, one video & two live
Division II = Two rounds, one video & one live
Junior = One round, video only
Video submission deadlines:
Division I = April 21, 2025
Division II = April 21, 2025
Junior = May 10, 2025
Videos must be submitted as unlisted YouTube video links via a form that will be shared with you once your application is received. Those moving on to the Semi and Final rounds will be notified by April 29, 2025.
Video Instructions
Recording Tips:
For additional recording tips, click here.
- Select a recording device with a decent microphone placed 5-10 feet from the drum.
- Find an acoustically appropriate space to play in such as a concert hall, church or large practice room. Please eliminate all audio and visual distractions.
- The more light the better for video!
- To ensure you're providing the judges the best representation of your musicianship, conduct a short test recording first to check sound and visuals.
- Upload your video to YouTube as unlisted (see instructions below).
How to Create an Unlisted YouTube Video:
For a step-by-step video guide, click here.
- Step 1: Sign in to your YouTube account, or create one. To create a new account, click the "Sign In" button at the top right of YouTube.com and then click "Create Account."
- Step 2: Select the camera icon in the right corner to upload your video. Follow the prompts and make sure in the Visibility section you select Unlisted. Copy/paste and save the Video Link provided, and click Save. Setting the visibility to Unlisted keeps your video from public view and only allow those with the link to watch your performance.
- Step 3: Paste the links into the Video Submission form within your application confirmation email.
Repertoire
Division I (26 years old and under)
First Round:
Fifteen Miniatures for Snare Drum: No. 1 - W. Lee Vinson
Snare Drum Adventures: II. Dum-Boom-Tek-Bang - Gábor Palotás
Seven Solos for the Hybrid Snare Drummer: II - Alex Douthat
Second Round:
Keiskleiriana, Volume 1: #13 - Jacques Delécluse
new MSDC commission - Matt Penland
The Noble Snare, Volume 1: Viva La Cassa! - Marta Ptaszynska
Final Round:
Without a Murmur - Chad Floyd
Solo of Choice
Division II (19 years old and under)
First Round:
Plein Peau - Christian Siterre
The Drunken General - Anthony Di. Bartolo
Psychle from Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View - James Campbell and Julie Hill
Final Round:
Test-Claire - Jacques Delécluse
Pezzo da Concerto No. 1 - Nebojša Jovan Živković
Solo of Choice
Junior Division (16 years old and under)
Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer: Rudimental Jam -
Charlie Wilcoxon
Méthode de Caisse-claire: étude #21 - Jacques Delécluse
Three Dances for Snare Drum: III. Fandango - Warren Benson
Repertoire is available for purchase @ https://www.steveweissmusic.com
with the exceptions of the following:
Snare Drum Adventures - Palotás @ send email to: [email protected]
Without a Murmur - Floyd @ https://www.chadfloyd.com/without-a-murmur
Fifteen Miniatures for Snare Drum - Vinson @ http://www.bachovich.com
Seven Solos for the Hybrid Snare Drummer - Wilcoxon @ http://www.bachovich.com
Cycles – Penland @ https://payhip.com/b/5Itx1
The Noble Snare – Ptaszynska*
*composers note - It is written "ride". It should read "on the side of the drum"