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Pride of the Southland “Member for a Day”

Pride of the Southland Marching Band

Member for a Day

Saturday April 12, 2025

Event Information:

Open to the first 350 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 admission into the Orange & White Game

-Due to stadium construction, a link to purchase tickets for family and friends will be provided shortly after registration (early March). Students’ tickets are included in the registration price. There will be a brief meeting for parents/guardians prior to the game for those interested in learning more about UT and the the Band Program.

-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 350 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 13)

-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.  For a complete listing check here and scroll down:  https://utsports.com/sports/2023/4/13/orange-and-white-gameday#parking

Gameday Tickets:

-Student tickets are included in the price of the event

-Family and Friends may purchase tickets here ($10 + fees): https://www.ticketmaster.com/tennessee-volunteers-football-tickets/artist/821785

Gameday Parking:

Gameday Schedule (updated 4/7/25):

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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