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Join UT Bands<\/p>\n\n\n

Auditions Overview<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Find your place in the sound of Tennessee. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students from across the University of Tennessee have the opportunity to participate in UT Bands. Each ensemble and performance unit has its own audition process, and students from all majors are welcome to audition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Concert Bands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Auditions for the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band are heard by the instrumental conducting faculty and applicable studio faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pride of the Southland Marching Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pride auditions determine placement in wind and percussion sections for the 415-member ensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Drumline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Drumline performs in the stands at all home games in Neyland stadium and travels with the band to all of the away games throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Majorettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Majorette auditions showcase years of solo twirling expertise, traditional technique, and the ability to blend within a top collegiate line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Color Guard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UT Color Guard auditions assess flag technique, dance ability, and performance presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pep Bands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Participation in the Pep Bands is open to all current UT Students with seasonal auditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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