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2021 BAND OF GOLD AUDITION INFORMATION

All Color Guard, Percussion, and Out-of-State Students will need to audition for full admittance into the Band.
**In-State Brass and Woodwinds do not have to audition.**

Color Guard:

Percussion:

  • Percussions will need to attend both dates on April 10 and 17, 9am – 3pm (lunch will be on your own).
  • Music will be sent to you by the email address provided in your Scholarship Application.
  • Please contact Mr. Richmond for any questions, wil.richmond@mgccc.edu.
  • You will need to bring sticks and/or mallets.

Out-of-State Wind Players:

  • Must audition and send a letter of recommendation from their band director to be considered for an Out-of-State scholarship.
  • Auditions must be completed by Friday, April 30. You can schedule an appointment on campus or submit a video to james.standland@mgccc.edu.
  • Auditions shall include:
    • 1 minute of an Etude or Solo
    • 3 major scales
    • Chromatic scale
  • Your director may email the recommendation letter to james.standland@mgccc.edu.

Drum Majors:

  • Submit the 2021 MGCCC Band of Gold Drum Major Auditions form.
  • Auditions shall include:
    • Salute
    • Conduct a routine to a marching band piece of your choice, not to exceed 2 min
    • Demonstrate 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 patterns (metronome set to Quarter Note = 120)
    • Short interview with Band Directors

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Dr. Standland – 601-928-6352, james.standland@mgccc.edu
Mrs. McDonald – 601-528-8407, heather.mcdonald@mgccc.edu
Mr. Richmond – 601-528-8988, wil.richmond@mgccc.edu

The Band of Gold is an exciting group made up of musicians from all curricula in the college (80-90% non-music majors). Students in the marching band can receive a full-tuition scholarship for participation. The Band of Gold annually performs at all MGCCC home football games and most away games, as well as parades and marching festivals. The highlight of each Band of Gold season is hosting the Gold Medal Classic Marching Festival and Competition.

Band of Gold Leadership

James Standland
Director of Bands

Heather McDonald
Assistant Director of Bands
601-528-8407
heather.mcdonald@mgccc.edu

Will Richmond
Assistant Director of Bands 

Britney Kuehn
Perkette Coordinator
601-928-6979
britney.kuehn@mgccc.edu

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Band of Gold Frequently Asked Questions

Is college marching band for music majors only?

No! The Band of Gold consists of members from all college majors. College marching band is a great place to make friends and provides a social / peer group for all its members.

What is the time commitment for Band of Gold Members?

Most Band of Gold members have not found time management to be a problem even with the largest of academic loads. The Band of Gold rehearses from 3:00 – 5:00 Monday through Thursday, with most of the football games on Thursday nights. Few classes conflict with these time slots. The Band of Gold offers ways to resolve minor conflicts, and on occasion, our performance schedule will allow some well-deserved time off.

Is there a band camp?

Yes! The Band of Gold band camp starts a week before schools starts. Camp information is mailed in late July/early August. Guard and percussion come to MGCCC for several rehearsals before camp starts. Students are able to move in for the semester the day of camp registration. Meals and dormitory lodging for camp are paid by MGCCC.

Do I get credit and how am I graded for the Band of Gold?

The Band of Gold is a scheduled class for 2 credit hours. You are graded primarily on attendance at rehearsals and performances. Every member receives a handbook, music and drill the first day of camp. Detail policies, performance schedules, and additional information are available in the Calendar and Current Students sections of this website.

How do I audition for the Band of Gold?

Only Percussion, Color Guard, and Out-of-State Students need to audition. These students must attend the Audition date in May (or Out-of-State Students can make an appointment to audition prior to the audition date).

There is a brief screening for part assignments during band camp. There is also an opportunity at the end of band camp to audition for additional scholarship money. More information on this will be given at band camp.