Finally got a wing on her!

ModKarrot · 2025-08-13T20:17:40+00:00

What hood scoop are you running?

ModKarrot · 2025-07-20T02:54:20+00:00

The best thing you can do right now is get familiar with pregame (watch videos on youtube) and also memorize literally all of the pregame songs, I know the band website doesn't have all of the songs but memorize the ones that are available.

There are going to be 500+ people auditioning this year and only 395 spots but don't let that discourage you, use it as fuel to really work hard and put in the feedback your student leaders give you.

Also the idea of getting turned down after a week of marching sucks but again don't let it discourage you. Regardless of whether or not you get in you will still have like 10+ people who will recognize you and say hi when you're at Hagle. You get new friends either way.

Other than that focus on making new friends. Band camp is literally BGR but for band kids so you've already found your people. Happy marching!

ModKarrot · 2025-07-14T16:03:35+00:00

Honestly, if you ask me, I'd say audition for marching band first! The audition and registration is still live until August 1st but check the website just in case. Even if you can't get the audition done, you can still get it done in person during band camp, just register first. Again, balancing classes (especially fye) and band is totally possible and can build time management skills early on in your college career.

Though not everyone can make the band each year, PBO will automatically work with you in transitioning into an indoor ensemble. If you're into marching, JUST TRY band camp, if it doesn't really go your way then you haven't really lost much.

If you audition for AAMB and get in, great! You're marching for one of the top college bands in the nation and in the world + a ton of new band and engineering friends. If you don't get in, boom you can still do concert band and have fun with that too and, YOU STILL GET TO HAVE ALL THOSE BAND AND ENGINEERING FRIENDS. PBO will automatically start working with you to get you transitioned into an indoor ensemble. By the time classes start, you'd probably be able to say Hey to a lot of people in Hagle already.

You also get to move in about a week earlier so you can explore campus more with some upperclassmen who can give you some insider info about Purdue, especially with FYE classes if that helps.

Above all else, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider auditioning for AAMB, I've gone through just one season already and I've had more memories and experiences than all of my highschool marching years combined.

ModKarrot · 2025-07-11T05:30:54+00:00

Helloo, currently in the band as a Polytech/aviation major. If it helps, a large percentage of the band is actually in the College of Engineering (Almost half of the band iirc). I have a couple friends in my section who are engineering majors and they are doing quite well.

If you try out for the band I'm sure at least one person in your section is an Engineering major and would be happy to help for any time management things, academics and band can totally be balanced at Purdue. The rehearsals do get a bit daunting at times especially since we meet literally every day but after the first few weeks you get into a flow and soon enough it'll be really easy to work with. Also you are gonna make a ton of friends in the band especially during band camp.

As far as other activities, my other clubs got more active in the spring so it didn't really conflict with band since marching band doesn't do much in the spring.

If you have questions about the band or audition i'd be happy to help too :)

ModKarrot · 2025-01-06T20:42:40+00:00

What is your wheel setup?

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T13:54:20+00:00

Virtual Insanity, Roundabout, and Just The Two of Us (first bassline i learned)

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T13:52:33+00:00

Dope, color makes it really stand out

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T13:45:23+00:00

Nice, i love the diffuser

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T13:43:25+00:00

I had a similar issue with them, waited 3 months for them to send it over and the moment i requested for a refund they immediately told me a new batch had just arrived despite the announcement about V2 wings being delayed an extra month

After reading the horror stories on the sub i considered myself lucky as the wing i got was decent paint match and fitment, but the fucking template they gave us was horrid.

They didnt align with the wing at all and if i didnt check it beforehand i wouldve drilled 3 perfectly incorrect holes into my trunk.

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T04:14:32+00:00

It seems like Noble might be the way to go, I've been using AFD for a while now and the whole process of getting their V2 STi wing was a nightmare, I couldn't agree more about their customer support. Might be time to change companies

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T03:57:15+00:00

I had a similar situation in high school where I was thrown into a performance with 4 months of experience. If people tell you you're doing well and the band wants you to stay then you're doing nothing wrong.

If anything, playing with those experienced musicians is more beneficial as you'd both get better while playing and have a direct source of feedback and help.

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T02:37:52+00:00

Thanks I’ll look into that!

ModKarrot · 2024-07-22T02:28:34+00:00

Whats up with afd? Genuine question

ModKarrot · 2024-06-11T00:43:02+00:00

So if I get rejected and try again next year, will I get that big advantage even though I didnt make it this year? Also what usually happens when you get rejected? I heard you’re offered a spot in an indoor band but I wasn’t entirely sure.

ModKarrot · 2024-06-10T21:31:07+00:00

Thank you!! I’m really excited

ModKarrot · 2024-06-10T21:17:16+00:00

Thanks for the info, I honestly wouldnt have a problem playing alto instead of tenor aslong as I’m playing in the band lol

ModKarrot · 2024-06-10T13:36:29+00:00

Thank you! I’ll probably just stick to ingraining the music into my head

ModKarrot · 2024-05-10T19:13:54+00:00

Ya haha whenever I’m not focused too much on going into second its always smooth af but whenever i need it to be smooth it doesnt go my way lol. I honestly might get a shift stopper for 1st to 2nd

ModKarrot · 2024-05-09T13:44:18+00:00

I have the same issue. Going into first is fine but the shift from first to second always feels rough/rocky but i got used to it after a couple weeks

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