Marching Mocs

The future of the Marching Mocs is truly exciting - and we want YOU to be a part of the excitement! For a CENTURY, the band at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been one of the most visible representatives of the university, and the catalyst for the energetic gameday atmosphere at Finley Stadium!

The UTC Marching Mocs perform at all UTC home football games, selected parades and exhibitions. Participation in the Marching Mocs is open to all UTC students, as well as Chattanooga State students, regardless of your major. Students receive credit for participation in the class which meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM. All members of the UTC Marching Mocs must be officially enrolled in course MUS 0030, which offers one hour of academic credit. There is also a “zero credit” section that we offer should you need that option.  We invite you to join us as we work to build the largest student group on campus and provide support and energy to the UTC Mocs! BUT WAIT...it gets better!! Members of the Marching Mocs get paid to march!! You heard correctly. Members receive a stipend ranging from $200.00-800.00 for completing the season without issue.  What could be better? Come join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the band at UTC with the Marching Mocs! Questions about the Marching Mocs? Feel free to email Professor Coleman here: [email protected].

Staff:

Enroll in Band

All members of the UTC Marching Mocs must be officially enrolled in course MUS 0030. 

The Marching Mocs rehearse on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. during the fall semester. Detailed information regarding Band Week will be announced later in the spring semester.

Chattanooga State students: contact Nicholas Hartline at [email protected] or (423) 697-3257 to find out how to enroll. ALL CHATT STATE STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN BAND AT CHATT STATE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARCHING MOCS.

UTC Band Members Get Paid to March

You heard correctly. Members receive a stipend ranging from $200.00-$800.00 at the end of the season. Marching Mocs members receives all necessary uniform items, including the polo shirt and ball cap. Travel expenses are covered for all members.

MARCHING MOCS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE IN LONDON, ENGLAND!

Please read the basic information on the information sheet here: London Information. All members of the 2023 Marching Mocs are eligible and encouraged to participate in this incredible event! More detailed information will follow soon!

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Band Camp Week Information

Band Camp Week Early Move In for those utilizing University Housing

Friday, August 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Band Camp Week for All Marching Mocs

Saturday, August 12-Friday, August 18, 2023

Classes Begin Monday, August 21, 2023

UTC Bands Information Fall 2023

There are no auditions for wind players for the UTC Marching Mocs.  There will be a part assignment excerpt that we will send everyone to play and record for us.  This is not an audition for membership…if you want us, we want you! This will help us determine your part assignment for our music.  For the UTC Drum Line, there will be auditions held for instrument assignment.  These auditions will take place in late spring. Dates will be announced ASAP.  There will be a video due to us before the instrument assignment day.  See below for addition information for percussionists. There are auditions for our UTC Twirlers and UTC Color Guard.  Those auditions will take place in late spring.    Please see below for specific information for those sections.  EVERYONE PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE in the Marching Mocs for the coming year (including those who are planning to audition for the color guard, drum line or twirler) should complete the registration form here:

UTC Marching Mocs Registration 2023-24

Music Majors must audition for the Department of Music following the guidelines here: https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/music/prospective-students/audition-requirements  This is ONLY for those students considering being a music major.

Scholarships

All students who audition for the UTC Bands are eligible for service awards and performance grants, regardless of your major.  There are separate awards for the Wind Ensemble.  Everyone participating in the Marching Mocs will receive a service award.  If you are interested in performing with the UTC Wind Ensemble, additional performance grants are available for you, regardless of your major. If you are not planning to be a music major and would like to be considered for a Wind Ensemble performance grant, contact Professor Coleman ([email protected]) for additional information.  If you are planning to be a music major, your Department of Music audition will also be used to make performance grant and scholarship offers for students who choose to perform in Wind Ensemble.  If you are not planning to be a music major, you are still eligible to be considered for a Wind Ensemble performance grant.  If you are NOT planning to be a music major and want to be considered for a Wind Ensemble performance grant, please contact Professor Coleman to set up a time/method for your Wind Ensemble performance grant audition.  Non-majors interested in being considered for Wind Ensemble scholarships and performance grants are encouraged to sign up for a time on one of the two Music Division audition dates.  Those dates and sign up information can be found on the Music Division webpage.  For more information on the admission and scholarship process, visit the UTC Admissions website here: https://www.utc.edu/about/admissions

UTC Twirler Auditions

Here at UTC, all auxiliaries are considered sections (like trombones, percussion, or clarinets) within the Marching Mocs. Auxiliary members are also eligible to receive the same service awards as all other band members.  Auditions for UTC Twirlers will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  All auditions will take place on the campus of UTC in McLellan Gym, located in the central part of our campus.  All auditions will be closed to the public…only UTC Band staff members and adjudicators will be allowed in the gym on the day of auditions.

UTC Twirler Auditions

Saturday, April 29, 2023
8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Audition Eligibility:

All candidates must be accepted to UTC or Chattanooga State Community College before tryouts. All candidates’ admission to UTC or Chattanooga State will be verified before tryouts.

Registration: Registration for the 2023 UTC Twirler Auditions should be completed through the registration link: UTC Marching Mocs Registration 2023-24.

Audition Process: In addition to the successful completion of the eligibility and registration requirements, the Majorette audition process is comprised of 4 categories: Individual routine, Required and additional skills, Across the floor movement & Group routine.

Individual routine: This is your time to show the judges what you do best! The routine should showcase your ability to successfully execute a prepared routine. You will be judged not only on your twirling skills but also on your performance skills, body technique, professionalism, entertainment value, and physical fitness. One, two and three baton work should be included as well as dancetwirl skills. The choreography for your individual routine should demonstrate and showcase your twirling and performance strengths. Entertainment value is important. The routine should be 1:30-2:30 minutes long. NO props are allowed. It is important to choose music that is engaging and tasteful. Music selections may have no profanity or questionable lyrics.

Basic Requirements:

• 2 spin vertical
• 3 spin vertical
• 2 spin horizontal
• Toss reverse illusion vertical
• Toss reverse illusion horizontal
• One spin reverse illusion
• Toss cartwheel (traveling side)
• Individual roll section (your choice)
• Basic two baton skills (required skills will be posted)
• Basic three baton skills (required skills will be posted)
• Please be prepared to present 5 additional skills of your choice (aerial skills, rolls, contact material or multiple baton). If you can do walkovers, leap walkovers, double or triple tricks of any kind please include.

Letter of Recommendation: All new prospective tryout candidates must submit a letter of recommendation. This letter should be provided by the Band Director, or Auxiliary Coordinator. In the event, and only in the event, that a candidate is not a member of their school’s marching band, a letter of recommendation may be given by their studio instructor. Email your recommendation to Jenny Hannah, UTC Twirling Coach  at [email protected]. All recommendation letters should be received no later than Saturday, April 22 at 5:00 pm.

Attire: A twirling costume should be worn for the audition, including tan tights and tan jazz shoes. Full performance hair and make up is required. Please limit jewelry to performance earrings which go with costume.

Any questions or concerns about the audition should be directed to the UTC Majorette Coach, Jenny Hannah,  at [email protected]

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Percussion Audition Information

Drum Line Packet

Front Ensemble Packet

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Wind Part Placement Videos

All wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) will need to submit a short, part placement video.  This video should contain at least 1:00 but no more than 1:30 of you playing music that you feel best demonstrates your abilities.  If you would like to be considered for an upper part (in clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn/mellophone and trombone) please include an excerpt that would demonstrate your upper range.  Any flute player who would like to be considered for piccolo, please submit your audition video on piccolo if possible.  Mellophone players can submit your video on F Horn or mellophone, whichever is most convenient for you.

To reiterate, this IS NOT an audition for the marching band.  This is simply so that we can place you on the appropriate part and to hear you play briefly.  You should submit your video via YouTube link and email the link to us at [email protected].  Please use this phrase in the subject line of your email: UTC Band Part Placement: Your last name, Your first name. (UTC Band Part Placement Coleman, Randall) BE SURE TO STATE YOUR NAME CLEARLY on the video before recording your excerpts.  ANY music is fine it use as long as it demonstrates to us your best qualities as a player. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.  All videos must be emailed to us no later than Friday, May 5, 2023.

Dylan Campbell, Justin Haynes and Matthew Warren

Flute Section Leaders

Madi Coffey

Saxophone Section Leaders

Gabriel Hubbard and Evan Humberd

High Brass Section Leader

Nissi Massey

Trombone Section Leader

John Pavelchik

Baritone Section Leader

Chris Reynoso

Tuba Section Leader

Ember Evans

Percussion Section Leader

Kosha Patel

Color Guard Captain

Harmony Akin

Twirler Captain

Elise Halcomb