Band & Twirler Day

Band Day 2024

Join the Vanderbilt Spirit of Gold Marching Band for Band & Twirler Day on September 7th, 2024!


What is Band & Twirler Day?

The Spirit of Gold Band & Twirler Day is an annual event that invites high school students to experience Game Day as a member of the Vanderbilt Spirit of Gold Marching Band.

Band Day participants will…

  • Perform with the Spirit of Gold.

  • Rehearse with the Spirit of Gold prior to the game.

  • Meet current Spirit of Gold band members.

  • Receive a Band Day t-shirt (which will be worn during the performance).

Who can attend Band & Twirler Day?

  • Full high school bands as well as individual band members are welcome to attend Band & Twirler Day!

  • Students must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at a ratio of...

    • 1 chaperone per every 10 students ( ages 9-14 )

    • 1 chaperone per every 12 students (ages 15-18)

    • 1 chaperone per student under 18 (if registering as an individual).

    • A link to purchase tickets for additional chaperones and family at a special Band & Twirler Day rate will be sent to all registrants.

  • Music for the event will be made available for students to access prior to Band & Twirler Day. No music will be available on the day of the event.

  • Drum majors, color guard members, and majorettes are invited as well. Color guard members should bring their own flag and twirlers should bring their own baton(s).

  • We will not have a front ensemble for Band & Twirler Day. We suggest that those who typically play in a front ensemble bring cymbals, bass drums, tenor drums, or snare drums to play for the day.


Schedule

Friday, September 6th, 2024

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  • Rehearsal with the Spirit of Gold [optional]
    • When: 5:30pm-7:30pm
    • Location: McGugin Practice Field

Saturday, September 7th, 2024

*official kickoff time will be announced 2 weeks prior

  • Registration ★ [required]
    • When: 4.5 hours prior to kickoff
    • Location: Music Rehearsal Hall (MRH)
  • Rehearsal with Spirit of Gold ★ [required]
    • When: 4 hours prior to kickoff
    • Location: FirstBank Stadium
  • Food [on your own]
    • When: 3 hours prior to kickoff
  • Watch Star Walk [optional]
    • When: ≈45 minutes prior to kickoff
    • Location: McGugin Practice Field(s)
  • Enter Stadium [on your own]
    • wristbands or similar designation will allow you to take your instrument inside.
  • Watch Spirit of Gold Pre-Game Performance [optional]
    • When: ≈17 minutes prior to kickoff
    • Location: FirstBank Stadium
  • Gather for Halftime Performance ★ [required]
    • When: ≈8 minutes left in 2nd Quarter
    • Location: TBD
  • Halftime Performance ★ [required]
    • When: Halftime
    • Location: FirstBank Stadium

Questions?

If you have questions about Band & Twirler Day, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Dr. Doug Morin , Director of Athletic Bands

Dallas Robinson , Account Executive • Ticket Sales