Carolina Band Auxiliary Clinics
Carolina Spin – Guard Clinic – Friday, June 18, 9am – 5pm
Carolina Dance – Coquette Clinic – Friday, June 18, 9am – 5pm
Carolina Rhythm – Drumline Battery Clinic – Saturday, June 19, 9am – 5pm
These on-campus auxiliary clinics are single-day, educational clinics for students entering grades 9-12 and planning to participate in their high school or college-level marching band or dance. Clinic staff includes current Auxiliary Instructors of the Carolina Band. Registration is due Monday, May 24, 2021 for all three auxiliary clinics. The fee for these clinics is $45 per student. Fee covers instruction and an official clinic t-shirt. A registration link can be found at the bottom of the webpage.
COVID Precautions
For your safety and the safety of others, a negative COVID test result received within 72 hours of your chosen clinic is required to participate. In addition, temperatures will be screened upon arrival and masks will be required all times. A UofSC Athletic Trainer will be available during each clinic.
UofSC Drum Major Clinic - June 24-26
The UofSC Drum Major Clinic is an intensive 3-day clinic for rising 10th-12th grade students who will serve as their band’s drum major in the fall. Registration is due Tuesday, June 1, 2021. A registration link can be found at the bottom of the webpage.
Location - Copenhaver Band Hall, 326 Sumter Street, Columbia 29208
Clinicians and Staff
Jay Jacobs, UofSC, Associate Director of Bands
Ben Pouncey, Ashley Ridge High School, Director of Bands
Kelley Powell, West-Oak High School, Director of Bands
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, leadership clinician and specialist
Nancy Uriegas, Athletic Trainer
Clinic Features
The UofSC Drum Major Clinic provides high school leaders with three days of instruction in basic conducting technique, score study, advanced musicianship, vocal commands, salutes, music and marching instruction and dynamic leadership.
Additionally, ALL students spend a morning session learning from the renowned leadership
clinician and speaker,
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser.
Clinic Fee: $115/student - includes all instruction and materials, t-shirt, daily lunch and bag to hold all
materials. (Lodging is not included in the camp price)
Optional Lesson Fee - $25/student - students can take optional one-on-one conducting lessons with our staff for extra
instruction and experience. Lessons take place in the evenings after the regular sessions
conclude
Housing
Housing is not provided by our clinics. If you would like a list of area hotels, please contact the Band Office at uscbands@mozart.sc.edu or 803-777-4278.
COVID Precautions
For your safety and the safety of others, a negative COVID test result received within
72 hours of June 24 is required to participate. In addition, temperatures will be
screened upon arrival and masks will be required all times. A UofSC Athletic Trainer
will be available during the entirety of the clinic.
Clinic Registration
Registration and payment for all Carolina Band Summer Clinics opens April 15