Thanks for your interest in the Troy University majorette line and/or feature twirler position. We are very proud of our majorettes and feature twirlers and they are a great addition to the Sound of the South each year. Auditionees for majorette and feature twirler must have a BMI (body mass index) of 25 or less to audition. Each individual will be weighed and measured for BMI accuracy at registration for auditions. Please refer to the on-line BMI chart available at the following website:
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm

**Note:If you do not meet your BMI requirement at the time of registration, you will not be allowed to try out.

Tentative Audition Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007

2007 Feature Twirler Audition Info

2007 Majorettes Audition Info

What to Expect:
Majorettes will meet once a month during the summer months of May, June, and July for uniform fittings and to learn standard routines that will be performed at every game. Band camp will be held for two weeks during the month of August.

If you have any questions concerning auditions for majorette or feature twirler, please contact one of the following individuals:

Bronda Barron
Troy University
Majorette Coordinator
brondab@troy.edu
Phone (334)670-5676

Carol Franks
Troy University
Auxiliaries Faculty Advisor
cfranks@troy.edu
Phone (334)670-3284


MAJORETTE
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Basic Skills:
Vertical 1-turn
Vertical 2-turn
Horizontal 1-turn
Horizontal finger twirls
Vertical finger twirls
High toss bow
Split (left or right)

Individual Routine:
Perform a one to two minute baton routine. The music should be recorded on a cassette tape or CD labeled as “Name: Baton Routine”. One and two baton tricks should be included as well as dance skills such as leaps, kicks, etc. No props are allowed during this routine. Judging will cease after two minutes.

Impromptu Routine:
You will also be judged on your learning ability through an impromptu routine that will be taught the day of the auditions. You will be judged on your ability to perform with good facial expression, body technique and coordination to perform in a group.

Marching Fundamentals:
You will be judged on your learning ability regarding marching fundamentals.

Performance Attire:
Majorette uniform. Tights are required. T-shirts, shorts and tennis shoes are prohibited.

Majorette Application Form