Feature Twirler Auditions Now Open!
The University of Washington Husky Marching Band has an anticipated opening for its Feature Twirler position starting Fall of 2027. This is a highly competitive, highly sought-after collegiate feature twirler position. Offering of this position will be contingent on the candidate’s admission to the University of Washington. The Feature Twirler is expected to perform at all UW Home Football games during the band pregame and halftime shows, at other events associated with gameday, at several university-sponsored events, and maintain a rigorous regional and national competition schedule.
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The Feature Twirler position is a solo position, and is intended to highlight the skill, talent, and showmanship of that individual to add visual excitement to all Husky Band performances. Many of our past twirlers have placed consistently high at local, state, regional, and national competitions. We are looking for someone to uphold that tradition of excellence, and to continue to push the boundaries of showmanship and pageantry at the collegiate twirling level.
This Position Includes...
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Performances in front of 70,000 fans in Husky Stadium!
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A 4-Year Fully Endowed Scholarship, covering in-state tuition rates
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Funding for uniforms and accessories
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Funding for two national competitions each year
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Travel opportunities both local and abroad
Audition Requirements
For full consideration, please fill out this form and submit all materials no later than 11:59pm Pacific Time on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
You will need to submit five (5) items:
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​Twirling Resume
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Two Letters of Recommendation
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Academic Transcripts
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Short Essay
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Competition / Field Performance Video
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Please note: You will need to have or create a Google Account in order to fill out the audition form. If you have difficulty with this, please email Dr. Jahlas @ cjahlas@uw.edu.
1 / Twirling Resume
Please include your experiences, skill sets, and a comprehensive list of your accolades, awards, and accomplishments. PDF Formatting, please.
2 / Two Letters of Recommendation
Please include two, one-page letters of recommendation from individuals (likely a coach and a non-family member who can speak to your character, work-ethic, and twirling skills).
3 / Official or Unofficial Academic Transcripts
PDF Format, please.
4 / Essay
A short, 300-500 word essay describing:
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Why you should be the next UW Feature Twirler.
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What would you bring to the position?
5 / Competition / Field Performance Video
Please submit a 3-6 minute unlisted Youtube link of a video containing:
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At least one full competition routine with no cuts. You may also include a field performance if you perform with marching bands, or a custom field routine that showcases your abilities.
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Multiple Baton Work - 1,2, AND 3 Baton Work Recommended
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Some, but not necessarily all, of the following advanced tricks: High tosses, illusions, multiple spins (3+ turns), gymnastics, fire baton
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Strut and downfield movement, dance, and performance presence
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Questions? Please email HMB Director, Dr. Corey Jahlas (cjahlas@uw.edu) and/or HMB Twirling Coach, Ms. JaZee Griffith (jazeegriffith@gmail.com).