General Information

Welcome to the University of Georgia Redcoat Band Auxiliaries program! The 2009-2010 Auxiliary unit consists of 12 Georgettes, 12 Majorettes, 2 Feature Twirlers, and 23 Flag Line members. The 50 young women who make up this outstanding program are dedicated to continuing a tradition of excellence that has always defined UGA Auxiliaries.

Although the Redcoat Marching Band was established in 1905, the band as we know it today was formed in the 1950's with the arrival of Roger and Phyllis Dancz. Mrs. Phyllis Dancz, who became the first Director of Auxiliaries, is credited with forming the first auxiliary unit in 1959, the Georgettes. The dance line performed alongside the band during pre-game and halftime, much like it does today, 50 years later.  The Flag Line was then formed in 1974 to add more color and motion to the halftime show and pre-game. The Majorette Line and Feature Twirlers followed quickly after that to add even more visual aspects to the performance. These individual units combined create what is now the UGA Redcoat Band Auxiliaries.

Being a member of the UGA Auxiliaries is very challenging, but extremely rewarding. The practice schedule is demanding and includes workouts and sectional practice times, in addition to full band rehearsal. However, each auxiliary unit is directed by their own talented instructor: Lucie Ausburn (Flag Line), Nechelle Thornton (Georgettes), and Ashley Clark (Majorettes/ Feature Twirlers) coach each auxiliary unit by providing them with innovative, yet classy routines.

The UGA Auxiliaries perform at many different venues including pep rallies, community events, and of course, football games. Each auxiliary unit performs during pre-game and halftime with the band at every home football game in front of 92,746 bulldawg fans in Sanford Stadium. In addition, the auxiliaries travel to most away games with the full band including the annual Georgia vs. Florida game held in Jacksonville, FL and the bowl game.

On and off the field, the young women who make up the UGA Auxiliaries are representatives of true bulldawg pride! There is a tremendous emphasis on team bonding and unity among the auxiliary units, and we encourage all who are interested in joining the Redcoat family to become a part of the UGA Auxiliaries! 

For more information please contact: dawgsaux@yahoo.com or 706-542-1505!