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Pride of the Southland “Member for a Day”

Pride of the Southland Marching Band

Member for a Day

Saturday April 11, 2026

Event Information:

Open to the first 300 High School students who are currently Sophomores, Juniors, or *Seniors*.

*Preference given to Seniors who are planning to attend UT in the fall.

-This is open to woodwinds / brass / color guard / majorettes / percussion (snare/tenors/basses/cymbals only – no front ensemble)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Deadline is April 1)

*Registration is not complete until payment is made

-Meet the students, staff, and faculty of the “Pride of the Southland” Band

-Visit the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center and band facilities

-Perform school songs with members of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band at the annual UT Orange and White Game

-$40 Registration fee (paid online-non refundable) includes T-Shirt, music, box lunch, and instruction.

-All students must be able to read music and be able to physically walk from the music building to the stadium and into the stands

-Deadline to register is April 1 (open to the first 300 sophomores/juniors/seniors) or until filled.

Students must bring:

-We will communicate gameday information via Email (check spam)

-Own instrument/equipment (drum sticks, mouthpiece, etc.)

-Own music lyre (we will provide music online and a flip folder/music at registration on April 11)

-Black shorts (warm weather) or Jeans (cool weather). A T-shirt will be provided.

-Sunscreen/Hat

-Money for concessions (optional)

Gameday Parking:

There will be some parking at the lot located immediately behind the Natalie Haslam Music Center (Lot 23), but this will be on a first-come-first-served basis.  There will be other lots available on gameday.  Most gameday info can be found BY CLICKING HERE

Gameday Tickets:

-Admission is free to the public.

Gameday Parking: See the link above for the most up-to-date gameday info

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Gameday Schedule (updated 2/4/26):

The University of Tennessee Bands

University of Tennessee Bands
1741 Volunteer Blvd.
227 Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
Knoxville, TN 37996-2605
Phone: 865-974-5031
Email:  utband@utk.edu

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