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Jag' Drumline


The Jag' Drumline fields a full marching percussion section (snares, tenors, bass drums, and cymbals) with a front ensemble, and boasts a modern playing and arranging style. Members are chosen by audition and receive a scholarship. Mike Sammons, Director of Percussion Studies, directs and arranges for the USA Marching Drumline.


To be the first to receive audition and clinic information, fill out the Jag' Drumline Interest Form. Watch this website for information on the 2012 auditions. 

Audition packets for the 2012 Jag' Drumline will be available ONLINE - APRIL 1

2012 AUDITION DATES
  • Wednesday, July 11: 6pm - 9:30pm
  • Thursday, July 12: 8:30am - 6pm
  • Friday, July 13: 8:30am - 4:30pm
2012 FREE AUDITION CLINIC
  • Saturday, May 19th (10:00 am to 4:00pm with Lunch Break)
Open to all incoming freshman and transfer students who wish to audition for the 2012 Jag' Drumline. Clinic affords potential members an opportunity to work and prepare with the Jag' Drumline Staff on the 2012 audition packet materials. All events held at Laidlaw Peforming Arts Center

In order to audition, students MUST be enrolled as a FULL-TIME student at the University. You DO NOT have to be a music major or minor to participate in the marching band. All percussionists must audition / re-audition for the Jag' Drumline. Percussionists accepted as a music major or minor into the USA Department of Music and USA Percussion Studio are automatically placed on the Jag’ Drumline. Every percussionists who gains membership in the USA Marching Band will receive a $2000 renewable annual scholarship. The University offers many fine academic scholarships as well, especially for students accepted before December 1st. 

To be eligible for the best scholarship and admission results, you need to act now. Have you applied to the University of South Alabama yet? USA admissions information and requirements are located at www.southalabama.edu/admissions. Have you signed up for the ACT, and have you signed up to take it again (the University always takes your best score)? ACT information and registration can be found at: www.actstudent.org.