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BAND OF GOLD AUDITIONS

The Band of Gold is holding color guard, percussion, drum major and out-of-state student auditions online for the 2020-2021 school year.

AUDITION VIDEOS ARE DUE BY

Saturday, MAY 2

FOR MORE INFORMATION

MGCCC.EDU/BANDAUDITIONS

ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT

MGCCC.EDU/BANDSCHOLARSHIP

Mississippi resident brass and woodwinds:
No audition required. Full-tuition scholarships still available.

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.