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The Mighty Sound of the South

Mighty Sound of the South Pep Band

The University of Memphis Pep Band brings the spirit and energy to every Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball game.  Bring the roar of Memphis to the nation! Our members take their music on the road, representing the University of Memphis on the biggest stages. As a member, you’ll also enjoy exclusive opportunities to travel with our basketball teams to select road games and AAC/NCAA Tournament appearances.

Why join?

  • Be part of an exciting, high-energy environment.
  • Perform in front of enthusiastic Tiger fans.
  • Travel and perform at special events and tournaments.
  • Earn scholarship opportunities while doing what you enjoy.

2026-2027 Auditions

Be at the heart of the action, performing at Memphis Tigers men's and women's basketball games all season long. Feel the roar of the crowd, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, create lifelong friendships and travel the country—all while cheering on the Tigers!

Audition requirements:

  • Winds - Submit and unlisted video link on the registration form by September 28th at 11:59 PM.
  • Cymbals, Bass Drum, and Drum set - In-person audition on September 28th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in CFA 137.
  • Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, and Synthesizer - In-person audition on September 28th from 7:30 PM to 9:PM in CFA 137
  • Results will be available on Friday, October 2nd, by 2:00 PM
  • The first full rehearsal will take place on October 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Register for Audition >  

Contact Dr. Augusto at jgstdslv@memphis.edu with any questions or to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting via Teams.

 

 
Pep Band Audition and Participation Information

Instruments in the MSS Pep Band include piccolo, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, tuba, electric bass, electric guitar, synthesizer, drumset, and auxiliary percussion (bass drum and cymbals).

The audition process for woodwinds and brass is different from that of the rhythm section instruments, but everyone will complete the Audition Registration Form. Please read the instructions below for your specific instrument before completing the form.

The audition process for woodwinds and brass instruments will be through a video submission in the audition form. All woodwind and brass players who are in the marching band during the fall are guaranteed a place in the Pep Band. However, all must still submit an audition video for a playing score. This score helps us divide the player pool into two equal groups to cover all the games and factors into travel selection at the end of the season. The link to access the music will be below. Here are some instructions:

Record a video of yourself playing the following music in one file:

  1. A scale of your choice to your highest comfortable note 
  2. Go Tigers Go - Fight Song
  3. Eye of the Tiger
  4. I’m so Glad

You will have the pdf files and MP3’s of the music to use as your guide, but feel free to use your own interpretation during the audition.

Remember to submit your audition form!

Upload the video to YouTube and make sure the file is marked as “Unlisted”. This is important to preserve the privacy of your video. When uploading your video make sure to label it in the following format (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME - Instrument - Pep Band audition). Use this as an example:  AUGUSTO, WILKER - Mellophone - Pep Band Audition. Remember to include the link of your video in the registration form and submit it by September 28th by 11:59 PM. 

The audition process for electric bass, electric guitar, synthesizer, drumset, and auxiliary percussion will be in person on September 29th from 6 pm to 9 pm at CFA room 137:

  • Cymbals, Bass Drum, and Drum set - In-person audition on September 28th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in CFA 137.
  • Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, and Synthesizer - In-person audition on September 28th from 7:30 PM to 9:PM in CFA 137

Remember that you still need to fill out the Audition Registration Form, but you add N/A in the “Video Link” option. The audition will consist of you following along with the MP3 of the music below:

  1. Go Tiger Go - Fight Song
  2. Eye of the Tiger
  3. I’m so Glad
  4. 300
  5. Beat It
  6. Paint it Blue - Kashmir

You will have the pdf files and MP3’s of the music to use as your guide, but feel free to use your own interpretation during the audition.

Remember to submit your audition form. Dr. Wilker Augusto will email you the specific time for your audition within your section time.

REHEARSALS

We will have only one rehearsal per week.

1st Rehearsal: Monday, October 5th, 6 pm to 8 pm.

Rehearsal Time / Fall Semester:  Mondays 6 pm to 8 pm
We will move from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm when marching ends the season.

Rehearsal Time / Spring Semester: Mondays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm


All practices and assigned events are mandatory for all members of the MSS Pep Band. The only excused absences from practice or performances are class conflict, health issues, or family emergencies. 

All students who are either required or would like to rent an instrument for the Pep Band season should pay their rental fee as soon as possible. Here is the link to pay: https://commerce.cashnet.com/schoolofmusicpay  (You will need to scroll down the page and click on, “School of Music and Band Rental Fees.”  Then click on “Instrument Rental – Fall $25.00”

If you need an instrument for your audition, please send an email to our Graduate Assistant Christopher Ha (cha@memphis.edu) and Cc Dr. Augusto (jgstdslv@memphis.edu) with the subject PEP BAND - INSTRUMENT RENTAL.

 

After the audition, the results will be announced on Friday, October 2nd, buy 2:00 PM. Pep Band will be split into two groups, Blue Band and Gray Band. Each group performs at half of the men’s and half of the women’s games.