BRAIN BURSTED NEWS: AS The University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Marching Band has announced its upcoming “Member for a Day” event, scheduled for Saturday,

BRAIN BURSTED NEWS: AS The University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Marching Band has announced its upcoming “Member for a Day” event, scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025.

This initiative offers high school students a unique opportunity to experience collegiate band life firsthand by participating alongside current band members during the annual Orange and White Game.

 

Event Details:

 

Eligibility: Open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Preference is given to seniors planning to attend the University of Tennessee in the fall.

 

Participation: The event welcomes woodwind, brass, color guard, majorette, and percussion students (snare, tenors, basses, cymbals; note: front ensemble is excluded).

 

Registration: Limited to the first 350 students. A non-refundable fee of $40 covers a T-shirt, music, box lunch, and admission to the Orange & White Game. The registration deadline is April 1, 2025, or until capacity is reached.

 

 

Schedule Highlights:

 

Morning: Registration at the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, followed by a meeting in Powell Auditorium.

 

Midday: Music rehearsal with the Pride of the Southland Marching Band at the band practice field, accompanied by lunch with current band members.

 

Afternoon: Procession to Neyland Stadium to perform during the Orange & White Game.

 

 

Additional Information:

 

Attire: Participants should bring their instruments/equipment, music lyres, black shorts or jeans (weather-dependent), and personal items like sunscreen or hats. A T-shirt will be provided.

 

Family Attendance: Due to stadium construction, student tickets are included in the registration fee. A link to purchase tickets for family and friends will be provided after registration.

 

 

This event not only offers a glimpse into the life of a university band member but also provides participants with the chance to connect with the students, staff, and faculty of the Pride of the Southland Band. It’s an invaluable experience for those considering continuing their musical journey at the collegiate level.

 

For more details and to register, visit the official University

of Tennessee Bands website.