College of Arts, Education, & Sciences
VAPA | Music
The Sound of Today Marching Band听
The Sound of Today is one of the most recognized college bands in the United States.
The SOT performs at all home football games and travels to select out-of-town games
with the 橙子视频 Warhawks football team. Membership is comprised of virtually every academic
program on campus. SOT members enjoy financial assistance through the Band Talent
Grant program. The amount of the talent grant is determined by an audition, the student's
accomplishments prior to 橙子视频, their major field of study, and the needs of the Music
Program. Participation in the Sound of Today requires no audition. Interested students
should complete the form. Direct questions to Dr. Allen Parrish.
Faculty
- , Professor, Director of Bands
- Allen Parrish, D.M.A. Assistant Professor, Director of Athletic Bands
- Kathryn Irwin, D.M.A. Assistant Professor, Applied Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, Drumline
- Mr. Jack White, Director of Bands, Emeritus
听
News and Announcements
2025-2026 Audition Dates
- November 15, 2025 (Instrumental only)
- January 30, 2026
- February 6, 2026 (Instrumental only)
- February 13, 2026 (Vocal/Choral only)
- February 20, 2026 (Instrumental only)
- April 25, 2026 (Drumline & Color Guard only)
Drumline Audition Information
Twirler Audition Information
- 2026 Twirler Auditions: TBA
- Twirler Audition Information
- The audition will consist of:
- 2-minute solo routine
- Tosses, Splits, and Jazz Run
- Optional: 3 - Baton Juggling (must do at least 3 consecutively)
Color Guard Audition Information
- 2026 Color Guard Auditions: April 25, 2026
- The audition will consist of:
- 1-minute solo routine听
- Basic Skills/ Tosses
- Group Routine (taught on audition day)
听
听
听
听
听
Social Media Links
听
听
听
听
听
听
VAPA
VAPA Music