The Sound of the Southwest Marching Miner Regiment
The Sound of the Southwest Marching Miner Regiment |
The Sound of the Southwest Marching Miner Regiment is the largest and most visible music ensemble at the University of Texas at El Paso with an enrollment of approximately 250 members. The group performs annually for over 250,000 spectators and has appeared at professional football games in San Diego, Los Angeles, Denver, and Houston. Most recently the ensemble has been invited to perform at the UIL Texas State Marching Band Championships in 2011. The ensemble performs at all UTEP home football games, selected away games and exhibitions throughout the southwest region. Consisting of sections of brass, woodwind, percussion, color guard, and the GoldDiggers dance team; the Sound of the Southwest Marching Miner Regiment strives for musical excellence coupled with an exciting innovative visual presentation. The group also serves as a spirit leader and musical ambassador for the UTEP athletic community. Membership is open to all students regardless of academic major by audition. Pre-season camp is held in August of each year and is required for all members. The ensemble rehearses three times a week during the fall semester (M,W,F) from 7:30am-9:20am.
Percussionists (both marching battery and front ensemble), color guard and GoldDiggers audition for the ensemble prior to the end of each spring semester. The ensemble is under the direction of associate director of bands and director of athletic bands, Professor T. André Feagin.. |
2011 Marching Miner Regiment at UIL State Marching Contest
2012 Marching Miner Regiment Prospective Member Form