Cormac Cannon
Cormac Cannon is director of bands and associate professor of music. He conducts the University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind conducting program, and oversees all aspects of the band program.
Concert Bands
- USC Wind Ensemble
The premier wind band at the university, conducted by Cormac Cannon, is one of the finest of its kind in the nation. Audition is required. - USC Symphonic Winds
The USC Symphonic Winds, conducted by Jay Jacobs, performs music that represents both traditional and contemporary genres. Audition is required. - University Band
The University Band, conducted by Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, provides musical challenge and growth as well as fellowship to all who enjoy performing. No audition is required.
Athletic Bands
- Carolina Band
The 360-member “Mighty Sound of the Southeast” performs in front of tens of thousands of Gamecock fans each week and is the largest and most visible student organization on campus. - Carolina Basketball Band
The basketball pep band cheers on the men’s and women’s basketball teams. - Colorguard
The Colorguard is an integral part of the Carolina Band. Members are selected through a highly competitive audition process in the spring before each football season. - Coquettes
Members of the elite dance team for the Carolina Band are selected through a competitive audition process in the spring before each football season. - Drumline
Carolina Band drumline members are selected through a competitive audition process.
- Feature Twirlers
Performers for the Carolina Band are selected through a competitive audition process.
For more information: uscbands@mozart.sc.edu, 803-777-4278
Band Faculty
Jay Jacobs
Jay Jacobs is associate director of bands and associate professor of music. He is the director of the Carolina Band, conducts the Symphonic Winds and teaches courses within the School of Music.
Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin
Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin is the assistant director of bands and assistant director of athletic bands. She assists with the Carolina Band, directs the women’s basketball band, and conducts the University Bands. She also teaches classes in the music education department.
Bailey Seabury
Bailey Seabury is the instructor/arranger for the Carolina Band Drumline. He is currently pursuing the doctor of musical arts degree from USC, studying with Scott Herring. Active as a soloist, chamber musician and educator, he has performed with ensembles across the U.S. including the International Contemporary Ensemble, the South Carolina Philharmonic, and with members of NEXUS.
Support Staff
Jannie Noon
Jannie Noon joined UofSC's bands and orchestra departments in 2018 as the administrative coordinator and also serving as a budget manager for the departments. Jannie is a recent graduate of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, holding a master's degree in Instrumental Performance.
Alexandra Fife
Alexandra Fife joined UofSC's bands in 2018 as administrative assistant.
Band Events
Congaree New Horizons Concert Bands and Chamber Music Ensembles
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Cost: Free
2020 USC Band Clinic Concert: Left Bank Big Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Palmetto Pans
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: Free
2020 USC Band Clinic Concert: Symphonic Winds
Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: Free
2020 Band Clinic Concert: USC Wind Ensemble
Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: Free