Pride of the South
The Ole Miss Marching Band is the heart of team spirit wherever they go, bringing the energy and sounds of Rebel gamedays on the road and at home.
Pride of the South
Marching Percussion
Color Guard
The Pride of the South Color Guard was formed in 1981 with 22 members. Today, the Guard consists of around 30 talented individuals who use a variety of equipment to add color, movement, and excitement to the Ole Miss Marching Band’s performances. Members work diligently throughout the fall semester to perfect challenging pre-game and halftime routines using modern dance, flag, and rifle choreography. They perform in front of thousands of Ole Miss fans at home, as well as select away games and bowl games. In addition to performing on the field, the members of the Color Guard also cheer on the Rebel football team with a variety of cheer and pom routines in the stands alongside their fellow band members.
Feature Twirlers
The Ole Miss Feature Twirlers have been an integral component of the Ole Miss Marching Band for decades. They bring excitement and a visual flare that is stunning and brilliant. Our feature twirlers are among the best in the world, and have competed and performed at the highest levels. The feature twirlers boast their skills on game days at Ole Miss during the band’s pregame and halftime shows. The feature twirlers also can be seen during parades and other events.
Want to Join the Marching Band?
Request an audition and find specific audition information for Drumline, Color Guard, and Feature Twirlers here. Audition for the Pride of the South Marching Band and become a vital piece to our tradition of excellence!
2024 Drumline Audition Information
Spring Clinics
These clinics are optional, free, and open to all students, regardless of grade or intent to audition for the
2024-2025 season. Students should bring a copy of the audition packet, appropriate sticks/mallets, and a practice pad. If you have your own drum(s)/cymbals, please bring them. Dates are as follows:
- Tuesday, February 13 | 6:30-8:30p | Ole Miss Band Hall
- Tuesday, March 19 | 6:30-8:30p | Ole Miss Band Hall
- Thursday, April 11 | 6:30-8:30p | Ole Miss Band Hall
We encourage all who are interested in auditioning for the Ole Miss Drumline to attend, especially high school seniors and community college students. The goals of these include revisiting the basics, developing technique & overall approach, and preparing for auditions. Notes from each clinic will also be made available on this webpage for those who are unable to attend.
Preliminary Audition Video
Students must submit their registration information and audition video no later than 11:59:59p CST on Sunday April 28, 2024 to the following Google form (button below). Full instructions for these audition videos can be found on pages 4-6.
Submit Preliminary Audition Video
Callback Auditions
Callbacks will be available on an invitation-only basis following staff’s review of audition videos. Attendance is mandatory to be offered a roster spot for the 2024-2025 season.
- Saturday, May 18th | 9:00a-6:00p | Ole Miss Band Hall
Dates beyond the callback audition are available in the information packets below.
2024 Color Guard Audition Information
Auditions for the 2024 Ole Miss Color Guard will be held on Saturday, May 4 in the Ole Miss Band facilities.
Sign up for 2024 Color Guard Auditions
Schedule
8:00am-9:00am Registration
9:00am-9:30am Warm-up/Stretch
9:30am-10:30am Group work on audition routine and required movements
10:30am-12:00pm Auditions
Flags
You may bring your own flag, but we can provide flags to all individuals
There will be no weapons auditions at this time
Attire
- White t-shirt or tank top
- Black shorts
- Jazz shoes or tennis shoes
- Hair pulled back
- Numbers assigned for fair and unbiased assessment
Audition Components
- Across-the-floors: jazz walk; jazz run; chasse; sauté
- Flag basics and tosses: stir double; pop toss; single 45; other 45 tosses
- Audition routine
- Flag work
- Dance work
- View 2024 Audition Videos
Please direct any questions you may have to umband@olemiss.edu.
2024 Feature Twirlers Tryout Information
For consideration to be invited to the 2024 Ole Miss Feature Twirler auditions, read the information below as well as submitting a resume, head shot, and audition video.
Submit Feature Twirler Tryout Materials
The following tricks are recommended for inclusion in your audition video and potential in-person audition routine:
- DOUBLE ILLUSION
- TOSS WALKOVER
- TRIPLE ELEMENT TRICK
- VARIETY OF DOWN-FIELD TRICKS
- ACROBATICS
- LEAPS
- ETC…
- 5 SPIN
- INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED 2 BATON
- INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED 3 BATON
- 4 BATON
- DANCE TECHNIQUE / FLEXIBILITY
- SHOWMANSHIP
If selected for the in-person auditions, you will receive an invitation to join us here at the University of Mississippi in Oxford via email by January 12th, with the audition day being March 2nd, 2024.
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Watch Past Performances
Experience the incredible talent and spirit of the Pride of the South Marching Band. Check out our YouTube channel for a collection of memorable shows and highlights from recent years.
Ole Miss Band YouTube
Hear the Pride of the South
Forward Rebels (Rebel March)
"Forward Rebels," also known as "Rebel March," is the fight song for our school. It is played by the Pride of the South, at official university sporting events.
Alma Mater
The alma mater of the University of Mississippi was written in 1925 by A.W. Kahle and her husband, W.F. Kahle. It has been played and sung at athletic events, commencement ceremonies, the inauguration of chancellors, funerals and memorials, class reunions and other special events. When the alma mater is played, it warrants an attitude of respect.
I Saw the Light
Hype Chorale Warm-Up
See the Pride of the South in Action
Pregame performance in the Grove for Ole Miss Football vs. Vanderbilt at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Halftime performance for Ole Miss Football vs. Arkansas at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Halftime performance for Ole Miss Football vs. Arkansas at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Band practice on the new practice field that was completed in August 2023.
Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on the historic Oxford Square in October, 2023.
Ole Miss Football vs. Vanderbilt at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Homecoming Pep Rally on the historic Oxford Square in October, 2022.
Ole Miss vs. Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
Ole Miss vs Arkansas in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
A New Era of Excellence
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our new $5.4 million practice facility, a replica of Hollingsworth Field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. This state-of-the-art field, equipped with a director’s tower, drainage structures, lights, and more, promises to enhance our preparation and performances by providing a space that mirrors our gameday environment.
Dedicated by Chancellor Glenn Boyce on August 29, 2023, this facility represents a significant investment in our 300-plus talented members, thanks to the generosity of numerous donors whose combined gifts totaled $330,000:
- Susan and Dr. Brett R. Bartlett of Oxford
- Kirsten and Ryan Hill of Sachse, Texas
- Linda and Alex MacCormack of Tampa, Florida
- Diane and Steve McKinney of Hoover, Alabama
- Helen Overstreet of Oxford
- Risa and Sumner Spradling of Browns Summit, North Carolina
- The estate of Cora Mitchell of DeKalb
The Pride of the South marching band practices on its new practice field completed in August, 2023.