The West Virginia University Feature Twirler auditions are comprised of two audition "rounds".  The first audition is a videotape submission, with a submission deadline of Monday, March 2nd.  Tapes should be sent to the WVU Band office.   There is no required routine for this video.  Each candidate should place on this video those routines and/or twirling material that they feel best represents their abilities.  Videos taken at other performances (ie: competitions, field performances with marching bands, etc.) are allowed.

The candidate's contact information (e-mail, mailing address, & phone number) should also be included with the video submission.

Videos will be judged, and from these results, candidates will be selected and invited to a second audition - which will be held at the WVU campus on the afternoon of Sunday, May 3rd.  The basis for selection and invitation to the second audition is that the candidate shows in their video the potential to twirl at the college level in a large stadium atmosphere.  Please send your video to the following address:

WVU Band Office
Feature Twirler Auditions
218-B Creative Arts Center
P.O. Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506-6111

When invited to the second audition, candidates will receive more detailed information about how to prepare.  However, for the second audition, candidates will be asked to perform their solo routine and then a second routine (of their choice) in front of a panel of judges.  There is no time limit  placed on either of these routines.  The audition will be held outside, unless inclement weather prevents this, in which case the audition will be held in the indoor football practice facility.   Areas that are considered in judging include:  showmanship, speed, difficulty, poise/balance, variety and "showiness"  (that is, will the work "show" in a large football stadium ?).

Twirlers who have previously twirled for the WVU Marching Band are required to audition each year.  Thus, the twirling positions are open each year.  Up to four twirlers may be selected to twirl with the WVU Band.

General questions about the auditions (ie: videotape submissions, deadlines, etc...) should be directed to the WVU Band office (304-293-4841 ext. 3154).  For “technical” questions (concerning routines, etc...) please contact Dr. Paula Jo Stout, Twirling Coordinator, WVU Marching Band  ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and 304-293-4827).