Drumline
Scholarships are available, for our most qualified applicants.
For more information, contact our drumline coordinator, Abby Shields at ashields4@niu.edu.
Audition Process
Audition, Round #1
The first round of auditions is on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please register to receive more information regarding the audition. Please print the exercises and cadence. You must advance from round 1 to be considered for round 2. Auditions will be held in the School of Music, room 155.
Audition, Round #2
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
NIU Music Building, room 155
Audition #3 and Summer Rehearsal
Sunday, July 26, 2026
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
NIU Music Building
What to Bring
- Insurance Card
- Exercise packet and cadence (printed off)
- A good attitude!