March 19, 2003

TSU 'Sound of the South' sets audition dates for auxiliary members

The “Sound of the South” Marching Band at Troy State University has planned auditions for auxiliary members for April 18-19, according to Ralph Ford, Director of Bands.

The band will audition members for majorettes, feature twirlers, drum line, dance line and color guard. Contestants may audition for more than one group. The auditions are required for returning members of these groups as well as new members.

Cost for auditioning for each ensemble is $10. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 18, at John M. Long Hall Band Room for drum line and color guard. Rehearsal will continue Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m., followed by auditions at 9:30 a.m.

For majorettes, feature twirlers and dance line, registration starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at Long Hall. Auditions will begin at 9:30 a.m.

To find out specific auditioning information regarding each corps, call (334) 670-3281, e-mail tsubands@troy.edu or visit the band’s web site at www.tsumusic.org