"The Hoo" Basketball Band

Thank you for your interest in the 2025鈥�2026 Edition of 鈥淭he Hoo鈥�

We are very excited that you are considering joining us as we bring energy, excitement, and Owl spirit to every KSU Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Basketball game this season. Being a member of The Hoo!! means more than playing music. It is about creating an unforgettable game day atmosphere, supporting our teams, and building lasting friendships.

Below you will find all of the information you need to prepare for your audition and plan for the season ahead.

Approximate Instrumentation:

**Subject to change based on audition results**

We will accept more than the numbers listed above on the instrumentation. The numbers listed above will be the required instrumentation for each game and members will be assigned to attend each game. Other members who wish to attend certainly may, however, only the required members will receive payment for that game. Students who are assigned to a specific game may also have other members substitute for them as long as the other members are not assigned to that game as well. 

KSU provides tenor saxophones, mellophones, trombone, baritones, sousaphones, and drum set, plus the amp for electric bass.

Audition Information

    • WIND PLAYERS will submit a video audition. Please use the links below to access the Audition Form and submit your unlisted YouTube link on that form by Friday, October 24th at 11:59PM.  The performer from the waist up, as well as the entire instrument must be visible in the audition video.
    • DRUM SET/ELECTRIC BASS PLAYERS will complete a live audition, but must complete the Audition Form by Friday, October 24th at 11:59PM, but in place of your video link type N/A.
    • RETURNING MEMBERS who held a PAID spot in the 2024-2025 band DO NOT need to complete another audition, but you do need to complete the audition form! 

  • Use the link provided to find the audition piece for your instrument. Please record the full song at the marked tempo. Audio recordings have been provided in the folder.

    • WIND PLAYERS -
    • DRUM SET/ELECTRIC BASS PLAYERS - All drum set/electric bass auditionees will play with the live ensemble during the first rehearsal. Be prepared to play each of the following charts, KSU Fight Song AND This Is How We Do It.

Rehearsals

ALL permanent members are REQUIRED to attend. Additional rehearsals may be called before the semester begins if needed! 

Friday, November 7
5:00pm-8:00pm 
3305 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Performances

Athletics will feed you each game. The call time for each game will vary but will consist of time to eat and a quick warm-up prior to the pregame sequence. A full performance calendar will be issued at the first rehearsal. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Tournament games have limited instrumentation and we will reduce down to the paid members only. This is the same group that will travel to the C-USA Conference tournament as well as the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Note, tournament games are not paid since you may have the option to travel to March Madness.
  • No! The demands of NCAA basketball call for us to perform a wide variety of music very frequently during a game. To this end we don鈥檛 focus on memorization, but instead perform a large quantity of charts at a very high level 鈥� aided by your BEAM app and e-flip.
  • Yes. Pay schedules will be released in the KSU Basketball Band Handbook for members who receive a paid position. 

Members must be enrolled as KSU students in both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Questions, concerns, and clarifications should be directed to Dr. Meeks - bmeeks12@kennesaw.edu

Performance Schedule