2026 AUXILIARY AUDITION INFORMATION

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1. All candidates (including former members desiring to return) must submit an audition application by Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST to be eligible for auditions. No applications will be accepted after this date.

2. All candidates must be accepted to UNA prior to the audition. If a candidate has not applied, they should do so immediately. Applications can be completed online at https://www.una.edu/apply/index.html. Note that candidates’ admission to UNA will be verified prior to the audition.

3. If you are selected for one of the auxiliary units, you are required to attend all pre-season rehearsals. The dates for those rehearsals are as follows: *Dates labelled TBD will be announced by April 24th. Any conflicts will be addressed accordingly.

4. If you are selected for one of the auxiliary units, you are required to pay a membership fee of $800 by August 1, 2026, which covers the cost of footwear, hosiery, performance jewelry, practice attire, etc… The performance uniform cost will be provided by the University.

5. $30 non-refundable audition fee payable online only by following the link below. Cash or check cannot be accepted.

Click here to make the audition payment.

Click here to complete the online application.

AUDITION PROCESS

To be eligible to audition, all candidates (including former members desiring to return) must submit an audition application by Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. No applications will be accepted after this date.

Click here to complete the online application.

There will be four components to this year’s audition. Round 1 will consist of one component (i.e., video submission of audition routine, and fight song), and Round 2 will consist of the other three components (i.e., group routine, group fight song, and solo performance). Please be sure to read all the information below closely. Please be sure to contact the appropriate line captain(s) if you have questions.

In your application submission, you will be required to provide the names and email address of three references. These references will be emailed a confidential, online recommendation form to complete on your behalf. These references should be individuals who can address your abilities as a performer. One recommendation form must be from your most recent high school band director (or cheerleading sponsor/coach, if applicable for danceline). If you are a former UNA member, the UNA Director or your former (not returning) captain must supply one of your recommendations. Please note that the UNA Directors may seek additional references, as needed.

Round 1: Video Audition

Component One: Audition Routine and Fight Song Routine

An instructional video for the Round 1 audition routine and a fight song routine will be emailed to all who meet the basic requirements to audition. The instructional videos will be emailed to the email address provided on the audition application on Monday, March 16, 2026, between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. CT. This audition routine will include basic, intermediate, and advanced moves/skills utilized by the specific auxiliary unit for which you are auditioning. The routine will consist of moves you might see the auxiliary unit incorporate during a performance. The fight song routine will consist of the traditional fight song routine performed at pregame, parade, and pep rally events during the football season.

After receiving the instructional videos for the Round 1 audition routine, you will practice the routines and prepare to perform and record them for judging by submitting one video that meets the guidelines below.

Video Submission Guidelines

To begin your video, come close to the camera and state your first/last name and why you want to be a member of the UNA Auxiliary unit for which you are auditioning. This is an opportunity to show your personality and enthusiasm for auditioning to the judges. If you are a former member re-auditioning, do not say that you are a former member.

After introducing yourself, move back far enough from the camera so that the judges can see everything you are doing, including your feet, during your performance, but not so far back that what you are doing is unrecognizable. Your performance should consist of the audition routine and the fight song routine. Do not cut the video in between routines, simply pause after the first routine for a moment, then begin the next one. Be sure the perspective of the video is from the front and is recorded horizontally. Be sure to use your back facing camera for your video to ensure your video is not flipped/mirrored.

Professional quality videos are not expected, and a video taken on a standard smartphone should be sufficient. Make sure to film in a well-lit area. Do not edit/splice the video; your submission should be one continuous video. Be mindful that you will need to use a secondary device to play the music loudly while you record your video using your phone/camera.

After recording, upload your video to YouTube and obtain an unlisted link for your video. Setting the privacy to unlisted will ensure that the judges can view your submission. – OR – You may provide a Google Drive link with access provided only to those with the link.

All videos should be “titled” as follows when submitted:

Round 1 audition video links must be emailed to unaauxiliary@gmail.com by Saturday, March 21st, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CT

Round 2: In-Person Audition

Round 2 will consist of the three audition components (i.e., group routine, group fight song, and solo performance). Finalists from Round 1 who are called back for Round 2 will receive an email on Monday, March 30th, 2026, between 8:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT inviting them to Round 2, the in-person audition. Those proceeding to Round 2 of the audition process will need to supply a photo of themselves in their solo routine attire prior to the in-person audition date.

The 2026 UNA Marching Pride Auxiliary Round 2, In-Person Auditions will be held at the following times, which are subject to change based on the number of candidates auditioning during Round 2. *If you have a conflict with your audition time, please reach out to your audition captain.

Friday, April 10, 2026 – Majorettes

● Check-in opens at 4:00 p.m. CT in the UNA Band Room

● Auditions will begin at 5:00 p.m. CT

Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Lionettes

● Check-in opens at 8:00 a.m. CT in the UNA Band Room

● Auditions will begin at 9:00 a.m. CT

Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Color Guard

● Check-in opens at 12:00 p.m. CT in the UNA Band Room

● Auditions will begin at 1:00 p.m. CT

Please be mindful that the Round 2, in-person auditions are closed to the public. A waiting space will be made available for family members and guests. Auditionees will be held in a separate dressing area between groups.

Component One: In-Person Fight Song Routine

To begin the Round 2 auditions, participants will perform the Fight Song routine sent out in Round 1 in groups. This routine will be performed in-person for the judges. It will be your responsibility to learn the routine and be prepared to perform it for the judges.

Component Two: In-Person Group Routine

An instructional video of the group routine for Round 2 will be sent to those who advance from Round 1 on April 4th between 8:00am-12:00pm. This routine will be different from the one performed in Round 1. This group routine will be performed in-person for the judges. It will be your responsibility to learn the routine and be prepared to perform it for the judges.

Component Three: In-Person Solo Routine

Immediately following the group routine portion of the audition, we will begin the solo routine portion. Individual routines should meet these time restrictions.

When preparing your solo routine, you are encouraged to consider these points.

For the 2026 season, please note the following regarding membership positions:

The Color Guard judges will be searching for high quality candidates to fill membership positions. UNA Color Guard candidates must have experience as a performing member within their high school color guard.

The Lionette judges will be searching for high quality candidates to fill membership positions. UNA Lionette candidates must have experience as a performing member within their high school dance line, studio dance team, or their high school cheer squad.

The Majorette judges will be searching for high quality candidates to fill membership positions. UNA Majorette candidates must have experience as a performing member within their high school majorette line or studio majorette team.

The 2026 UNA Auxiliary Units’ membership selections will be announced following the in-person audition and after the tabulation of judges’ scores.

AUXILIARY AUDITION FAQ

•What do I wear to the Round 1 audition for majorette and dance line? For Rounds 1 and 2, all candidates should wear a 2-piece outfit, including a black compression dance/sports bra top with black low-rise dance shorts (no dance pants or bike shorts). Flesh colored tights with black or nude dance shoes should be worn. The following links are provided to assist you in locating audition attire. It is not required that you purchase items from these websites, but these are good examples of the required attire.

•What do I wear to the Round 1 audition for color guard?

For Rounds 1 and 2, all candidates should wear a 1-piece black leotard with a black sports bra underneath. Flesh-colored tights with any appropriate guard shoes should be worn. The following links are provided to assist you in locating audition attire. It is not required that you purchase items from these websites.

•What do I wear to the Round 2 audition if I am called back?

During Round 2, candidates who are called back to the in-person auditions are allowed to wear a one-piece or two-piece performance uniform for their solo routine; however, they will need to wear the black 2-piece outfit or leotard (depending on the auxiliary unit) from Round 1 for the group routine and on-the-spot group routine.

•What about hair, makeup, and jewelry for the audition?

Hair, makeup, and jewelry should be worn as the candidate feels is most appropriate for a performance with the UNA auxiliary unit(s) for which they are auditioning.

•What criteria will I be judged on at the auditions?

You will be judged on your (a) satisfactory completion of required application materials, (b) performance ability and skills (technique & individual performance), (c) overall appearance and showmanship (aesthetics & showmanship), and (d) potential to be a line member (ensemble performance and uniformity with the group), as well as the recommendations provided by your references.

•Will I have a place to store all of my personal items during the audition?

You will have a place to store all personal items during the audition in a provided dressing area.

•Is the audition open to the public?

The audition is not open. They are closed to anyone not participating in the audition process.

• Must I have experience performing with my high school majorette line, dance line, or color guard? Candidates must have experience performing with their high school majorette line, dance line, or color guard. (Cheering or dance team experience is acceptable for dance line). Failure to meet this requirement automatically disqualifies a candidate from auditioning.

• Must members who wish to participate in subsequent years re-audition?

Returning members must re-audition for each season and meet all audition requirements, as well as be in good financial standing with the University. Returning members must also receive a recommendation to return from the UNA Director of Bands.

• What time will check-in begin for the in-person audition?

Please arrive to register 30 minutes to an hour before the in-person audition is scheduled to begin.

• If I have questions about auditions, whom should I contact?

For questions pertaining to UNA Color Guard auditions, please contact the following captain:

Darby Word (256) 998-8646 dword2@una.edu

For questions pertaining to UNA Lionette dance line auditions, please contact the following captain:

Anna Grace Williams (256) 648-0496 awilliams47@una.edu

For questions pertaining to UNA Majorette auditions, please contact the following captain:

Haley Creel (256) 585-5172 hcreel2@una.edu

** Please note that the submission of the audition application or participation in the first or second rounds of the auditions does not guarantee membership. The audition judges will make the final determinations, and their decisions are final. **