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Contact Information:

Department of Music
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion , SD 57069
phone: 605-677-5274
phone2: 605-677-5481
fax: 605-677-5988
lschou@usd.edu

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Last Modified: 08/06/07

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Welcome to Dakota's Finest--the Marching Coyotes Homepage


The USD Marching Coyote Band is a fantastic musical and social organization that provides great visibility for the University of South Dakota. The band includes Brass, Woodwinds, Drum Line, Color Guard, and staff assistant positions.

The Marching Coyotes are proud to support the USD Coyote football team and perform in the Dakota Dome during the half-time activities at all home games. The band also presents an annual exhibition performance for the USD Quad State Field Marching Competition in October and takes 1-2 trips to festivals, celebrations, and away football games.

Becoming a member of the USD Marching Coyotes offers students an opportunity to continue enjoying music in college and is a great way to get involved in campus life during the first days of college.  Students often form friendships within the band that last a lifetime!

 

Auditions:
Anyone who played a brass or woodwind instrument in high school may join the band without audition.  Color Guard and Drum Line auditions are held the week before school starts. Specific Dates for auditions are available on the website or by contacting Dr. Rolf Olson.

Practice Schedule:
Monday & Friday 4:00-5:00; Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5:00; Saturday (game day) 10:00-11:00am in the Dome. Additional practice times may be required by individual sections.

Performance Stipends:
Available in the amount of $300. Simply fill out a one page application (which can be printed from the website) and have your band director send in, or email, a recommendation letter!

Instruments:
Sousaphones, piccolos, baritones, mellophones, percussion, and some other instruments are provided for students.

Uniforms:
Uniforms are provided, including T-shirts to wear underneath. Students are responsible for getting Black MTX marching shoes and black socks. Shoes may be ordered from McCormick’s (1-800-323-5201; mccormicksnet.com). The Color Guard has different shoes, so please check with Dr. Olson for current requirements.