Events and Announcements

Drumline and Front Ensemble Audition Days

Saturday, May 17, 2025am to 6pm
Members wishing to join the Battery Percussion or the Front Ensemble should make plans to attend our first audition day.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025am to 6pm
Members wishing to join the Battery Percussion or the Front Ensemble and Rhythm Section should make plans to attend this audition day. 
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Colorguard Audition Days

Saturday-Sunday, April 12-13, 2025am to 6pm 
Members wishing to join the Catamount Color Guard should make plans to attend our first audition day. 
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Saturday, May 17, 2025am to 6pm 
Members wishing to join the Catamount Color Guard should make plans to attend our second audition day, if chosen by the staff to continue on to the second round. 

Wind Training Day

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9am to 6pm
New wind members of the Pride of the Mountains should make plans to attend our Wind Training Day. This is a great opportunity to meet your section leaders and start the process of learning what we refer to as The Western Way. The day will be filled with musical and visual training. More details will be released once audition materials have been submitted, which will be in the window of March 1st-April 30th. 

Summer Symposium

Sunday, July 6th - Thursday, July 10th, 2025
The Pride of the Mountains Summer Symposium is an immersive, high‑energy training experience designed for student performers, section leaders, and educators looking to elevate their skills before the marching season begins. Hosted each year on the campus of Western Carolina University, the symposium blends world‑class instruction, hands‑on learning, and the signature creativity of the Pride of the Mountains. Participants gain fresh techniques, new perspectives, and an unforgettable taste of the culture that defines one of the nation’s most innovative marching arts programs.
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Band Camp

Monday, August 4th - Friday, August 15th, 2025
August 4th- Leadership report
August 6th- First-years, percussion, and guard report
August 8th- All other returning members report
August 10th- DCI participants report