UTC Band Day
ARE YOU READY TO BE A MARCHING MOC FOR A DAY?
UTC Band Day is an annual event that invites area high school band students to be VIP guests of the Marching Mocs for a day! Students participate in game day activities, including a morning rehearsal, pregame performance, and playing in the stands during the game. Students get the feeling of what it is like to be in a university marching band and are mentored by our very own Marching Mocs. Typically, we have some 300 students join us!
This year, we will be hosting our 18th annual Band Day on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, during our home game against Western Carolina. A special UTC Band Day t-shirt (which must be worn by all student participants), a meal and some UTC swag will be provided for everyone. We hope you can join us!
The registration deadline is by end of day, Sunday, October 12th. Students can register as individual participants, or Directors can register groups of 11 or more students. Students registering individually should be accompanied by either the Band Director or an adult chaperone who will be responsible. For those registering as a group, one adult (either director or chaperone) will be admitted free from each school for every 10 students registered. All other adults or family members who may want to attend the game and Band Day festivities may purchase a ticket online through the UTC Athletics Department at a discount using the following link and code. To purchase tickets for any additional adults or family members that might attend the game, use the code (BANDDAY2025) with the following link: Band Day Game Tickets.
The registration fee for Band Day 2025 is:
$28.00 per student, via Individual Registration
$25.00 per student, for Bands sending 11 to 30.
$20.00 per student, for Bands sending 30 or more!
Individuals and Groups will be required to make payment through our Ticketing Office at the Fine Arts Center. You will receive an electronic ticket(s). Please do not contact the ticket office at this time. More information to come!
Music for the event will be sent to students after payment is completed. No music will be available on the day of the event.
Drum majors, colorguard members, and majorettes are invited as well. Colorguard members should bring their own flag, and twirlers should bring their own baton. We will not have a front ensemble. We suggest that those who play in a front ensemble bring cymbals to play for the day.
If you have questions about Band Day, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Christopher Lawhorne, UTC Director of Athletic Bands, at [email protected]
GO MOCS!