Athletic Bands Auditions

Students interested in being involved in the Athletic Bands should contact Mr. Fuchs via email (jfuchs@email.unc.edu) to indicate their interest.  Interested students should also stop by the Music Department/UNC Bands table at the Information Fair on the second day of each New Student Orientation session to get important membership information.  There are no auditions required for wind and brass players wanting to be part of the Athletic Bands.

Auditions are required for prospective members of the Drumline. Drumline audition camp is held just prior to band camp each fall. Prospective students are able to move into their residence hall on Sunday and sessions begin Sunday evening. Sessions continue on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday the remainder of the band reports to camp. Students attending will be provided meals on Monday and Tuesday and the remainder of the week as part of the band camp experience.

Auditions are also required for prospective members of the Color Guard. Guard audition camp is held just prior to band camp each fall. Prospective students are able to move into their residence hall on Sunday and sessions begin Sunday evening. Sessions continue on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday the remainder of the band reports to camp. Students attending will be provided meals on Monday and Tuesday and the remainder of the week as part of the band camp experience.

Majorette auditions are held during New Student Orientation each summer. Each individual auditioning must be an admitted student who has paid the enrollment deposit. The audition consists of an original routine that includes the use of 1, 2, and 3 batons and streamer(s). Each routine must also include a flat section and the following tricks: toss illusion; toss cartwheel; two turns; rolls; finger twirls; and catching left-handed, right-handed, under-leg, and behind-the-back. In addition to performing the original routine, each individual will be asked to demonstrate a variety of tricks with a variety of catches. Email Mr. Fuchs (jfuchs@email.unc.edu) to schedule an audition.