Majorette Try-outs:
April 16, 2005
Cam Henderson Center

All candidates for Majorette should bring 2 batons, a sweat towel, their choice of music and a water bottle. Candidates should wear a black body suit with leggings (pants) or shorts and twirling shoes. They should also wear their hair neatly back in a pony tail, braid, etc.... Twirling outfits are not needed for the auditions.

The candidates will be taught a short 1 and 2 baton routine and will be judged based on how well they execute the routine, body work and showmanship.

Candidates should also prepare a short 1 and 2 baton routine of their own that is approximately 2 minutes combined. This routine should consist of tricks and skills that best show off their twirling ability and body work (3 spins, toss illusions, rolls, blinds, behind the back catches, toss walk overs, etc..)

If there are any questions concerning these requirements or tryouts please contact Kim Reese, Majorette Instructor, at 304-736-2848.

Marshall Feature Twirlers Stacey, Ali and Amy

Feature Twirler Try-outs:
April 16, 2005
Cam Henderson Center

All candidates for Feature Twirler should bring 3 batons and any novelty that the candidate chooses to the tryout. Novelty items could include swords, hoop, flag batons, etc..... (Novelty items are not required.) The candidate should perform to their choice of music.

Candidates should wear a black body suit with leggings (pants) or shorts and twirling shoes. They should also wear their hair neatly back in a pony tail, braid, etc... Twirling outfits are not needed for auditions.

Candidates need to prepare a 1, 2 and 3 baton routine of their own of approximately 3 to 5 minutes of combined time. These routines should consist of tricks and skills that best show off their twirling ability and body work.

Candidates will be judged based on how well they execute their individual routines. Routine difficulty, body work and showmanship will also be evaluated and taken into consideration.