GUARD, TWIRLERS, & DANCE TEAM

Maryland Color Guard

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The Maryland Color Guard provides the visual flare that adds finishing touches to MSOM's performances through flag work combined with dance moves.

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FALL SEMESTER - The Color Guard, along with the rest of MSOM,  begins practice a week prior to the first day of classes with Early Week. Once classes start, MSOM has outdoor practices Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3 to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  The Color Guard also has sectional practice at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. On gameday weekends the Color Guard  performs both pre-game and half-time shows at Maryland Stadium as part of MSOM. To join for fall semester, submit your audition video/form through the umdbands.com website.

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Questions? Email umdbands@umd.edu

Maryland Feature Twirlers

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The Maryland Feature Twirlers are made up of some of the most talented twirlers in the country. Our award-winning twirlers combine high energy choreography with amazing feats of tossing and hand-eye coordination. MFT's perform at football game activities and select basketball games.

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Twirlers are expected to have significant training and expertise. Auditions usually occur in the spring.

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Those interested in auditioning should contact umdbands@umd.edu

Maryland Dance Team

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The Maryland Dance Team incorporates styles of funk, jazz, cheer dance, and poms in their performances at home football and basketball games with the Marching Band and Pep Band.

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Members are expected to have a strong background of dance experience and training. Auditions usually occur in the spring.

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For information on tryouts, practices, and events, visit the Dance Team website at www.marylanddanceteam.com.