General Information
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University Bands serves more than 300 students and is dedicated to its tradition of excellence, presenting at national and international venues. From concerts halls to half time entertainment at "The Rock," home of the Golden Eagles, its performing ensembles include the Pride of Mississippi and its dance team, the Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Winds, and the Concert Band. No matter your passion—there is a place for you here.
Setting-up an Audition
Complete your Audition Form! See below for specific requirements.
试镜 for all music 专业 are ongoing via the link above. Be sure to read the complete audition requirements for your studio area when preparing your audition.
试镜 for non-music major woodwinds and brass are ongoing via the link above. Be sure to read the audition requirements for non-music 专业.
滚筒线 audition materials, requirements, and sign-up can be found at the link above. An optional clinic will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024. 试镜 will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
护旗队 audition materials, requirements, and sign-up can be found at the link above. 试镜 will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
功能行进乐队指挥 audition materials, requirements, and sign-up can be found at the link above. 试镜 will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
迪克西宠儿 audition materials, requirements, and sign-up can be found at the link above. 可选 clinics will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024 and Sunday, February 25, 2024. 试镜 will take place on Saturday, March 23 and April 27, 2024 (Option to attend either or both auditions).
Generally, we choose between 40-50 girls. However, we will place the cut at any number below 50, depending on the talent at the auditions.
穿 dance sneakers, jazz shoes or aerobic type sneakers, a tank, a leotard, a cami or fitted t-shirt and shorts or dancewear that you can stretch in. If you are wearing a loose-fitting t-shirt, you may be asked to remove it so we can see body lines. 穿 a leotard or a sports bra type top under your t-shirt. Make sure your outfit complements your body style and makes you stand out.
试镜 are closed to the public. There is a waiting area in the lobby of the Payne Center.
你 will usually find out the day of the audition. However, there is always the possibility we will not announce the team until both auditions have been completed.
Each girl will perform various dance elements such as turns, leaps, kicks, a short dance routine, the fight song, and the Strut. We will teach you the dance routine, it is not necessary for you to have one prepared. 你 will be judged according to your technique, rhythm, coordination, accuracy, and memory of motions, and performance 技能.
你 should be active so you are in good physical shape. Take dance classes to train your body, work on kicks, turns, and leaps. Work on performance 技能, agility, and 灵活性. Be disciplined enough to follow through with a commitment to teamwork.
We want dancers who are strong performers with advanced dance technique. 舞蹈演员 are flexible, healthy, have a sharp memory, and can quickly adapt to changes are also 必须的.
We offer scholarships through the music department and our alumni association. 你 will also receive class credit through the music and dance departments.
We only have class during the fall semester. Class time is Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30 – 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday 4-6 p.m. We also have Pride band camp the week before the fall semester begins. All other time devoted to 迪克西宠儿 January to July is strictly voluntary and not required.