“Sweethearts are born, but Delights are made.”
Schedule for the Day
-Golden Delight Staff
This is the foundation of what we believe. The first clinic/ Interest meeting kicks off this experience! The best candidates are those with the passion for what they do, - the ones who would not be happy unless they were performing for a crowd of thousands of fans. These women understand that what we do is not an “extracurricular” activity, it’s a craft. The Sweethearts are waiting on your arrival to show you just a taste of the “Sweet Life” we live here at NC A&T State University as a part of the award winning A&T Band. The best part of the clinics is the fact that you get feedback from our staff on things you can work on areas in which you have strengths. So that we can route that feedback appropriately, participants are assigned a CLINIC ID NUMBER. This number will remain the same for all clinics. The information session will be comprehensive. Bring your questions and do not be afraid to ask them. The clinic is designed to give an “overview and introduction” into what we do. We will work through dance basics, technical combinations (jazz, ballet), twirling basics, twirling combinations, tosses , walks, stand 8 counts, and more. Come ready to move and have a good time! Get your mind set on being a sweetheart in the making!
8:45 am-9:30 am Check In/Meet & Greet with Delights (Refreshments served) 9:30 am-11:30 am Informational Session (Business Casual) 11:30 am-1:30 pm Campus Tour/Lunch/Change Clothes Optional: Onsite Auditions 1:30 pm Instructional Clinic Begins 6:00 pm Day Ends **Rides here at 5:45pm please** We ask that all candidates be there no later than 9:15am to ensure we have registered everyone and can transition to the Info session. Doors of the band center will not open until 8:45 am. Please park in the gravel lot by the Lindsay Street side of the building. Those being dropped off be mindful of the time doors open. We will have a place for you to place your belongings. However, due to the “open” nature of the building, do not bring any items of value or more money than is needed to pay for your lunch, DVD’s, etc.
The Interest Meeting and Clinics have a dual purpose. It gives our staff the chance to see what the prospects have to offer, as well as prepare young ladies for the audition process. One major difference between Golden Delight and other auditions is we want to provide candidates with as much information as possible! No mystery here! We believe the more prepared you are, the better you will perform!
When inviting candidates to the final auditions, our staff is looking for specific things. We will spend some time covering this at the information session of the Interest meeting. What you need to know is:
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Take notes and make adjustments when feedback is given and you will get the most out of clinics!
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Come with a humble spirit and a positive attitude. That is the best way to soak it all in. Our staff is looking for ladies who truly embody grace, presence and poise at all times. Always give 100%. When you are learning, working in groups, practicing, etc. Always be in “show” mode.
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Don’t get frustrated! Remember Delights are MADE! That process takes longer than 4 hours on a Saturday. You will not get everything the first time. Remain focused and keep trying. We are looking to see that you can catch on to our style and have a grasp of minimum requirements. Essentially, we need to be able to see that you can be successful at our auditions. Body type does matter. Not having an appropriate body type can result in an invitation not being extended this year.
On April 27, 2011, North Carolina A&T State University marching band members received the news of a lifetime when official word that the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Committee selected the band to perform in the 2012 event. The Blue & Gold Marching Machine was selected to be one of 11 marching ensembles in the 2012 Parade out of more than 150 applicants nationwide. Their outstanding entertainment, musical ability, marching and performance skills took them to the top of the list as one of only two collegiate marching bands and as the first from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
The A&T marching band will represent both Greensboro and North Carolina in a parade with more than 3.5 million live spectators and a nationwide audience of more than 50 million viewers. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the ultimate entertainment stage for elite performers. The highly coveted marching band slots in the line-up of giant balloons, fantastic floats, clowns and performance groups, are filled only by the best of the best each year. “We are thrilled that A&T’s Blue & Gold Marching Machine will be joining the Macy’s Parade family in 2012. We were blown away by their exceptional entertainment, musical and marching skills,” said Wesley Whatley, associate creative director of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “They are a world-class talent and we look forward to their New York City debut in front of millions of spectators.”
You have truly made a great choice in selecting this University for your collegiate experience. The Machine is the most recognized band in North Carolina and is a top contender in the world of black college marching bands. We are here and ready to assist you make the transition to Aggieland, both as a student and a band member. If you have not applied yet, be sure to visit http://www.ncat.edu for Admissions Information and to get a copy of the current application to download today! Membership in the A&T Band is an elite experience. Our students attend the university because of the outstanding and fully accredited academic programs, modern campus, and family atmosphere of the school. In addition, they are a part of one of the top ranked and nationally recognized band programs. Attending NC A&T provides students with a well rounded and complete collegiate experience.
DIRECTOR OF BANDS Dr. Kenneth Ruff GOLDEN DELIGHT STAFF Tiffany Brown Tanika Harris GOLDEN DELIGHT LEADERSHIP TEAM Ryann Brown LaTisha Price Keyanda Thompson WEBSITE www.goldendelight.net
IMPORTANT DATES
PHONE 336.334.7776
UPCOMING CLINICS April 28 May 19 June 16
FINAL AUDITIONS June 22-24
thegoldendelights@hotmail.com