Dr. Coral Noonan
Feature Twirler '93-'01
Feature Twirler Auditions:
February 7, 2005: Application Packet Due
-Consists of video recording (VHS or DVD), resume, 3 letters of reference, and completed application
-Finalists will be notified no later than March 7, 2005 (1st Monday in March).
Details:
The application, resume, and video: The video recording must be in VHS or DVD format and contain a clear image and high quality audio of the candidate's live performance. The letters of reference should address issues of personal integrity, work ethic, ability to work with others, and performance level. The Directors of the Longhorn Band will evaluate these materials.
Invitation for live audition:
Following the completion of the above process all finalists will be contacted (no later than the first Monday in March) to attend a live audition and interview to be held on the third Saturday in April. This should allow the finalists ample time to arrange travel plans as well as prepare a suitable audition program.
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Dr. Coral Noonan was The University of Texas Feature Twirler from 1993-2001. The University of Texas is one of the largest universities in the nation, and Austin has been named “The Music Capitol of the World.” The Longhorn Band has been in existence for over 100 years. In the 1950s-1960s, the Longhorn Band had a majorette line called the “Texas Stars.” However, there has not been a twirling line since this time. Within the past 50 years, the Longhorn Band has had 1-5 Feature Twirlers with the traditional number being 2.
April 2005: Live auditions and interviews for finalists
Finalists:
Finalists will be mailed a recording of three compositions recorded by the Longhorn Band in recent years. Each finalist is charged with choreographing routines to each work. (Please choreograph the three compositions into 1 continuous routine—e.g., a halftime performance—in which each song follows one another, and your equipment is placed in the correct position for quick and innovative retrievals during your routine). We request that the routines for the first and third works ONLY use batons and all extra (trick) equipment be used in the second routine.
The Directors of the Longhorn Band and one outside expert will adjudicate the finalists. The performances will be judged on creativity, technique, poise, confidence, and execution.
Following all performances, each finalist will have a 15-minute interview with the Directors. Questions in the interview will revolve around the candidates' philosophy, personal traits and integrity, work ethic, and attitude. The Directors reserve the right to decline naming a feature twirler when none meet acceptable standards based upon the live audition and interview.
Announcement:
The new Feature Twirler for the Longhorn Band will be announced the week following all finalists' audition/interview.
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