In addition to performing at all home football games and many away games, the marching band has attended numerous bowl games including the Sugar Bowl, the Gator Bowl, the Liberty Bowl, the Independence Bowl, the Peach Bowl, and the Cotton Bowl. Not only does The Pride of the South support the teams at athletic events, but the University bands often represent the University and the State at such events as the World Music Festival in Holland, the World's Fair in Belgium, and, most recently, at the 1990 St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, Ireland. Percussionists who join the band have the opportunity to participate in the annual Mid-South Marching Percussion Festival, which includes competition for high school drumlines and a clinic featuring the Ole Miss Marching Percussion Ensemble. Concert bands are also an important part of the University music program. Whether you are planning a career in music, or simply enjoy playing music and marching in a band, the Ole Miss Rebel Band has much to offer you.
All auxiliary members receive band scholarships.
The stipend received is based upon the student's performing ability, instrument, and the auxiliary needs of the band. Each band scholarship cancels outofstate tuition. The Ole Miss Color Guard is a vital part of the Rebel Band. The audition for the flag line consists of a routine to music of your choice, no longer than three minutes, demonstrating your ability to march and perform flag routines in rhythm. The Rebelettes are chosen on personal appearance and dancing ability.