Mississippi State鈥檚 Famous Maroon Band holds auditions for fall 2021
Contact: Landon Gibson
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State鈥檚 119-year-old Famous Maroon Band is hosting auditions for prospective members.
Auditions are open to high school seniors or community college transfer band students and are scheduled exclusively by appointment. In-person auditions are offered on weekdays throughout the spring semester along with a few weekend dates. Although safe physical distancing will be practiced, the process is subject to change depending on COVID-19 protocols. To sign up, contact the band office at (662) 325-2713.
鈥淲e are always excited to host prospective students on our campus, and this in-person audition gives us time to visit with the students, answer their questions and help them learn more about our program,鈥 said Director of Bands Elva Kaye Lance.
鈥淏eing a part of the Famous Maroon Band has provided so many amazing experiences, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and memories that I鈥檒l have forever,鈥 said senior band member Olivia Grace Ausbon, an interior design major from Amory. 鈥淧lease take this opportunity to join our big, fun and loud family鈥攜ou won鈥檛 regret it.鈥
In addition to weekday appointments, audition dates include:
鈥擣riday, Jan. 29
鈥擣riday, Feb. 5
鈥擲aturday, Feb. 13
鈥擲aturday, March 13
2021 drumline auditions will be held virtually with an April 30 deadline to submit materials. To download the drumline packet, visit . Auxiliary auditions will be held in April with details to be announced at .
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