Stephen F. Austin State University Twirl-O-Jack Auditions
Audition Forms due by February 15, 2021

Saturday February 27, 2021 - William R. Johnson Coliseum

All candidates for SFA Twirl-O-Jack for the Lumberjack Marching Band will be taught a dance twirl routine choreographed by the Twirl-O-Jack Coordinator, Candice Curbow.  T-O-J Candidates will learn the routine during morning rehearsal and return after lunch for a brief review session. T-O-J auditions will begin at 1:30 p.m., immediately following feature twirler auditions at the William R. Johnson Coliseum, located on the SFA campus.

***Purple Team*** Requirements
Twirlers wishing to be considered for the purple team will need to do as follows:
1. Complete the T-O-J group audition process (details above)
2. Audition with a prepared solo routine. 2-1/2 minute time limit
3. Be prepared to demonstrate the following:
     *3-turn (vertical)
     *Toss Illusion (front, back or both)
     *3 baton juggles with loops
 
If you are interested in auditioning for SFA Feature Twirler contact the Stephen F. Austin State University band office at lumberjackband@sfasu.edu, the band office phone 936-468-4702.

Audition Schedule: Saturday, February 27, 2021
8:00 a.m. Candidates report to the William R. Johnson Coliseum
        Stretch & Warm-Up
8:30 a.m. Instruction of group audition routine begins
12:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. Floor open to all candidates for practice
1:30 p.m. Feature Twirler Auditions, followed by T-O-J Group Auditions & Purple Team auditions      

*Candidates have the option of providing two letters of recommendation. These letters may be emailed to twirlojacks@gmail.com or mailed/faxed to the SFA band office at the address provided in the audition packet.

*Head and Assistant Head T-O-J Candidates are required to write a letter to the judges, explaining why she should be selected as the leader for the TOJs.

To view the complete T-O-J Audition packet, please visit www.twirlojacks.com. This packet includes detailed information pertaining to the audition process as well as other important information regarding the SFA Twirl-O-Jacks.

*Prep Classes will be offered prior to auditions to help prepare T-O-J Candidates for auditions. This class is strongly encouraged for first year candidates. Dates for classes TBA!!

For more information, contact Candice Curbow at twirlojacks@gmail.com or 936-556-5036.