Committed to providing outstanding musical opportunities for students of all levels
and abilities, regardless of major, University of South Carolina Bands offer outstanding
concert ensembles and the much-loved marching band.
Interested in playing? Text BAND to 803-205-0280 and fill out the form sent to your phone, or fill out the form here.
Due to health concerns raised by the spread of COVID-19, for everyone's safety, no
in-person audiences are allowed for indoor performances at this time.
To keep the music playing for you, we will be streaming select performances and student
recitals.
We regret we won’t be offering large ensemble concerts this fall.
UofSC 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.
UofSC Symphonic Winds The UofSC Symphonic Winds, conducted by Jay Jacobs, performs music that represents
both traditional and contemporary genres. Audition is required.
University Band The University Band provides musical challenge and growth as well as fellowship to
all who enjoy performing. No audition is required.
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.
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.