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Clarion University, located in western Pennsylvania, has a variable number of twirlers on their squad. This past year (2003) they had 8 girls, including two captains and the feature Golden Girl. This upcoming season (2004) they have 7 twirlers, Sarah (Captain), Roslyn(CoCaptain), Lea (Golden Girl), Courtney, Alicia, Misty, and Courtney R.


Clarion twirlers in their group outfits

The majorettes twirl at all football games, both home and away. They also perform in one parade per year...the Annual Autumn Leaf Parade. This past Indoor season was their first year competing as a squad, finishing an impressive 2nd place in the TRWEA Championships.


Indoor, competition twirlers

2004 Audition Schedule
1:00 Meet at Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center in room 231 for orientation meeting
1:20 Depart for practice location
1:30 Begin learning routine
2:30 Perform routine
2:45 Break
3:05 Perform one-baton routine*
3:35 Perform two- and three-baton routine*
4:00 Break
4:15 Leadership Tryouts (10-Minute Teaching Session; 24 count routine)
4:50 Announcement of 2005 majorettes and golden girl
5:00 Measurements for uniform
5:30 Approximated end of audition

*For the one, two and three baton routine you should wear a twirling uniform and be groomed as a university twirler.


Clarion University majorette squad, Fall 2003

Squad members use one, two and three batons, knives, ribbons and flag batons. The twirlers formally used fire batons, but due to the new turf, they are not able to unless they use a fire tarp. Twirlers are expected to be able to perform basic one, two and three baton tricks, two turns, illusions and body rolls. The squad also likes to incorporate partner and group exchanges.

Majorette and Golden Girl Tryouts

April 16, 2005; 1:00-6:00 PM

Requirements for Audition
1. Submit an application packet that includes a resume, current picture, and three letters of reference to Dr. Toney by 12:00 PM on March 14, 2005.
2. Perform a 1.5-2 minute one baton routine
3. Perform a 1-2 minute two- and three- baton routine
4. Be able to march to music that is provided
5. Learn a twirling and marching routine
6. Wear practice clothes; and bring batons


Getting ready for practice

If you are interested in twirling during college, meeting new people, creating new memories and making new friendships this is the place to look into. Come on out and see us!

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