Trent W. Shuey

Ram Horns

ASU's basketball pep band. Auditions for the 2026–27 season are November 9 and 11, and they are open to every ASU student.

Ram Horns logo

Pep band for the Rams and Rambelles

The Ram Horns are a high-energy spirit ensemble that plays home basketball games for the Rams and Rambelles, plus select university and community engagements. Dr. Shuey created the Ram Horns name and identity in 2016 and has directed the group since.

You do not have to be a music major to play. Auditions are open to every ASU student on a brass instrument, saxophone, or drum set.

2026–27 auditions

Open to all ASU students. The first rehearsal is Monday, November 16, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Brass and saxophones

Monday, November 9

Starting at 5:30 p.m. in Carr EFA 134.

Audition music

Drum set

Wednesday, November 11

Starting at 5:00 p.m. in Carr EFA 288, the Percussion Room.

What to prepare

Audition music

Both parts are in the audition music folder. The flyers have a QR code for the same folder.

Audition order, November 9

  1. SaxophonesStarting at 5:30 p.m.
  2. Trumpets
  3. Mellophones
  4. Baritones
  5. Trombones
  6. Tuba

Drum set auditions

Wednesday, November 11, starting at 5:00 p.m. in Carr EFA 288, the Percussion Room. Every style is played at slow, medium, and fast tempos.

1. Prepared music

2. Styles demonstration

  1. Rock
  2. Funk
  3. Shuffle
  4. Calypso
  5. JazzSwing time, then trade fours
  6. LatinBossa nova, samba, cha‑cha‑chá, mambo, and songo

2026–27 schedule

Every game is a doubleheader: the Rambelles, then the Rams. Times are band call times.

Nov. 16
First rehearsalMonday, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
DateDayCall time
Dec. 5Saturday12:30 p.m.
Jan. 21Thursday5:00 p.m.
Jan. 30Saturday12:30 p.m.
Feb. 11Thursday5:00 p.m.
Feb. 13Saturday12:30 p.m.
Feb. 25Thursday5:00 p.m.
Feb. 27Saturday Senior Day12:30 p.m.

Postseason

March 2–7
LSC Championships
March 13–16
NCAA South Central Regional
March 23–27
NCAA Elite Eight

Flyers

Tap a flyer to see it full size, then share it or print it.

Flyer: Ram Horns auditions for brass, saxophones, and drum set, Monday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m., Carr EFA 134, with the 2026-27 game scheduleFlyer: Ram Horns drum set auditions, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5:00 p.m., Carr EFA 288, prepared music and six styles at slow, medium, and fast tempos

Questions?

Email Dr. Shuey, or call his office at 325-486-6036.

Email Dr. Shuey Audition music
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