Committed to providing outstanding musical opportunities for students of all levels
and abilities, regardless of major, USC Bands offer outstanding concert ensembles
and the much-loved marching band.
Concert Bands
USC Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at the university and is one of the finest of its kind in
the nation. In addition to its annual concert series at the Koger Center for the Arts,
the ensemble is featured at the 2013 College Band Directors National Association Conference
and the 2014 American Bandmasters Association Conference. The group records on the
Naxos label and has a CD featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein releasing in 2013. Placement
is determined by blind audition.
USC Symphonic Winds performs music that represents both traditional and contemporary genres. Among its
achievements, the ensemble was featured at the 2012 College Band Director’s National Association Southern Regional
Conference. Placement is determined by blind audition.
University Band provides musical challenge and growth as well as fellowship to all who enjoy performing. It is an open enrollment ensemble and no audition is required.
Palmetto Concert Band was formed in 1999 by James Copenhaver and William Moody and is one of the leading
adult bands in the nation, performing twice at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago.
Athletic Bands
Interested in joining an athletic band, apply here
Carolina Band members benefit from being part of a terrific group of people with common backgrounds
and interests. Be an active participant in the Gamecock game day experience, traveling
to perform at other great stadiums throughout the Southeastern Conference and traveling
to support the Gamecocks at postseason games like the SEC Championship Game and bowl
games. The “Mighty Sound of the Southeast” performs in front of 80,000-plus crowds of Gamecock
fans each and every week and is the largest and most visible student organization
on campus. Members of the Carolina Band are majors from virtually every school at
the university and most members are majoring in something other than music. All members of the Carolina Band receive a scholarship for marching in the band and
there is no fundraising involved for this activity.
Concocktion Volleyball Band cheers on the women’s volleyball team.
Concocktion Basketball Band cheers on the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Get courtside seats for every home
game and travel to all post-season tournaments.
Coquettes are the dance team for the Carolina Band, selected through a competitive audition
process in the spring before each football season.
Colorguard is under the instruction of Ashleigh Neverve and is an auxiliary group of the Carolina
Band. Members are selected through a competitive audition process in the spring before
each football season.
Drumline is under the instruction of Gordon Hicken. Members are selected through a competitive
audition process in the spring before each football season.
Are you an interested high school senior who is serious about attending USC?
If so, you’re invited to be our guest at the home football game of your choice. Seating
is limited, so contact us as soon as possible. You’ll be with us from the moment we
step off the bus at Williams-Brice Stadium. We guarantee there is no better way to
experience the Carolina Band and SEC football than enjoying it with more than 80,000
other Gamecock fans. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact uscbands@mozart.sc.edu.
