We have merged the audition and registration process to one form.  Within the form, you will be asked to upload two videos.  For all musicians and performers, the first video will require you to record yourself playing or doing the flag routine to our Fight Song, “On Wisconsin.”  The second video will vary based on your chosen position. The Registration form has the details for each type of performer. 

The priority deadline is June 30, after that date, students will be put on a waiting list and selection of students will occur based on instrumentation needs and housing availability. Please make sure you have completed your housing request form prior to June 30 so you can be placed in a room. 

Register Here

 

The Spirit of the Gate is looking for enthusiastic student leaders!  There are auditioned and non-auditioned positions (see below for an explanation of roles and responsibilities). Auditioned leadership roles will only be available for current Wingate students.  Interview-only positions are open to all new and current students. The leadership application will close at noon on May 1.  

Leadership Application

Position	Description
Drum Major^	Responsible for conducting the marching band and overseeing activities related to performances by the marching band Responsible for morale and excitement at all times Focus on maintaining student motivation and achievement Model musical and visual integrity Aides Director & Staff with rehearsal needs Works with Field Crew to paint practice field on a weekly basis
Percussion Captain^	Responsible for Percussion Section Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, honesty, and excitement at all times Collaborates with Staff to teach & rehearse music and drill Aides Director & Staff with rehearsal needs
Wind Captain^	Responsible for Woodwind & Brass Members Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, honesty, and excitement at all times Collaborates with Staff to teach & rehearse music and drill Aides Director & Staff with rehearsal needs
Guard Captain^	Responsible for Color Guard Members Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, honesty, and excitement at all times Collaborates with Staff to develop and/or teach choreography Aides Director & Staff with rehearsal needs
Personnel Manager	Responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records of all rehearsals and events
Equipment Manager	Responsible for the inventory of all instruments, electronic equipment, and location/transportation of equipment needed for all rehearsals and events Ensure that field & sound crews complete duties timely and accurately
Field Crew	Transports equipment to and from rehearsals/performances Responsible for set up and break down of all field equipment Paints field weekly with Drum Major
Sound Crew	Transports equipment to and from rehearsals/performances Responsible for set up and break down of all sound equipment Controls use of electronic equipment
Librarian	Responsible for organizing, copying, and distributing music, coordinate sheets, and drill charts to all musicians, leaders, and staff.

 

• ^ = Audition & Interview Required. All other positions will only require an interview.  
• Student Leadership Positions are a year-long appointment.  
• Duties may be altered, added, or removed at any time by the Director. 
• The Director reserves the right to terminate or replace the position of any student leader at any time.

All residential students will move in on Thursday, August 8.  Families will have the majority of the morning and early afternoon to get students settled in before our afternoon meeting.  Commuting students should plan to arrive by 4 p.m.

You will find the tentative Preseason Camp Itinerary below. Daily schedules may adjust slightly, but the overall outline of camp will remain the same. It is expected that all participating students will attend the entirety of the camp. If you know of a conflict, you must let me know as soon as possible so we can discuss. 

More specific information regarding the Preseason Camp will be released to all registered members in July. 

Preseason Camp Schedule:

 

Thursday, Aug. 8

• Time TBD Residential Move-In
• 3:00 pm Leadership Meeting - Band Room
• 4:00 pm Full Band Meeting - Band Room
• 5:15 pm Dinner & Movie Night - Location TBD

 

Friday, Aug. 9

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:00 am Lunch Break
• 12:30 pm Team Building Activity
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Saturday, Aug. 10

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:00 am Lunch Break
• 12:30 pm Team Building Activity
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Sunday, Aug. 11

• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Monday, Aug. 12

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:00 am Lunch Break
• 12:30 pm Team Building Activity
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Tuesday, Aug. 13

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:30 am Lunch Break
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Wednesday, Aug. 14

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:30 am Lunch Break
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss
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Thursday, Aug. 15

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:30 am Lunch Break
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Friday, Aug. 16

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:30 am Lunch Break
• 1:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 2:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 4:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Saturday, Aug. 17

• 8:30 am Field Rehearsal
• 11:30 am Lunch Break
• 1:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 3:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner & Fun Activity

 

Sunday, Aug. 18

• 1:00 pm Sectional Rehearsals - Locations TBD
• 3:00 pm Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Band (Band Room); Guard (TBD)
• 5:00 pm Dinner Break
• 6:30 pm Field Rehearsal
• 8:30 pm Strike & Dismiss

 

Monday, Aug. 19 (Bulldog Beginnings)

• 6:00 pm Performance at Welcome Celebration (more details TBD)

 

All participants will be registered for MUS 108/308: University Athletic Bands, which is a 1 credit course. This course will be repeated each semester students are enrolled. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 - 6 p.m. It is imperative that students attend all class times in order for our band to have the greatest success. 

Our Summer and Fall Calendar can be found below. This is a living document, so changes may occur periodically. 

SUMMER 2024
DATE	TIME	REHEARSAL/EVENT	DETAILS
May 1	noon	Leadership Applications Due	Complete this application.
May 2-10	TBD	Leadership Auditions & Interviews	To be scheduled on an individual basis.
June 30	11:59 p.m.	Online Audition & Registration Due	Complete this form.

FALL 2024
DATE	TIME	REHEARSAL/EVENT	DETAILS
Aug. 8	See Itinerary Above	Residential Student Move-In Leadership Meeting Full Band Meeting Dinner & Movie	See Camp Itinerary for a detailed schedule (see above) *Commuters arrive by 4 p.m.
Aug. 9 - 18	See Itinerary Above	Pre-Season Camp	See Camp Itinerary for daily schedule (see above)
Aug. 19 - 21	All Day	Bulldog Beginnings  (Freshman & Transfer Students)	Performance on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.
Aug. 22	All Day	First Day of Classes	Class meets every Tuesday & Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 27 & 29	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Sept. 3 & 5	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Sept. 10 & 12	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Sept. 14	TBD	Home Football: Delta State
Sept. 17 & 19	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Sept. 21	TBD	"Bulldog Beat" Competition	Details Coming Soon
Sept. 24 & 26	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Sept. 28	TBD	Home Football: Mars Hill	*Family Weekend
Oct. 1 & 3	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Oct. 8 & 10	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Oct. 12	TBD	Home Football: Barton
Oct. 15 & 17	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Oct. 21 - 22		Fall Break: No Classes	No Athletic Bands Class on Oct. 22
Oct. 26	TBD	Home Football: Catawba	*Homecoming
Oct. 29 & 31	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Nov. 5 & 7	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Nov. 9	TBD	Home Football: Newberry	*Patriot’s Day
Nov. 12 & 14	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Nov. 13	TBD	Future Bulldog Day with Women's Basketball	Meet in Band Room
Nov. 16	TBD	Home Football: Tusculum	*Senior Day *Band Day
Nov. 19 & 21	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Nov. 24	TBD	Union County Christmas Parade
Nov. 26	3:30 - 6 p.m.	Athletic Bands Class	Meet at Practice Field
Nov. 27 - 29		Thanksgiving Break: No Classes
Dec. 6		Last Day of Classes
Dec. 7	Afternoon	Town of Wingate Christmas Parade
Dec. 8	TBD	Town of Waxhaw Christmas Parade
Dec. 9 - 13		Exam Week

 

*Additional Performances may be added at Director’s discretion. Schedule is subject to change.

All registered students will be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship.  This will be split $1,500 in the Fall and $1,000 in the Spring. In order to remain eligible, you must maintain strong attendance and participation in the Athletic Bands both semesters.