Southern Utah University

Official Announcer - SUU Thunderbird Marching Band

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Music

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Openings: One
  • Position Type: Flat Rate
  • Posted on: August 17, 2026
  • Open until: Mon, August 24, 2026
  • Work Hours: 8 hours per day of work
  • Wage: $500
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

The Thunderbird Marching Band is hiring an Announcer to travel with the band and announce at every scheduled home event throughout the fall 2026 season.

Position Available

-Announcer (1 position)

Responsibilities:

  • Travel with the band to all scheduled events, including away games/exhibitions, not including parades
  • Announce live at every game and exhibition on the schedule below
  • Deliver energetic, clear, and engaging announcements that hype the crowd and represent the band program well
  • Coordinate with band staff ahead of each event on script content, drill/feature call-outs, and timing
  • Represent the Thunderbird Marching Band and "The Sound of Southern Utah" Athletic Bands professionally at all times, on and off the field

Qualifications:

  • Sept 5 Saturday vs. Weber State — Cedar City 6:00 PM HOME / Band Day
  • Sept 7 Monday Parowan Labor Day Parade 10:00 AM
  • Sept 19 Saturday NEBO Tournament of Bands 9:00 PM Exhibition
  • Sept 26 Saturday vs. Idaho State — Cedar City 6:00 PM HOME
  • Oct 3 Saturday @ Utah Tech 6:00 PM AWAY
  • Oct 17 Saturday vs. UC Davis — Cedar City 6:00 PM HOME
  • Oct 31 Saturday vs. Northern Arizona — Cedar City 1:00 PM HOME
  • Nov 6 Friday UMEA State Marching Championship 10:00 PM Exhibition
  • Nov 7 Saturday vs. Univ. of Northern Colorado — Cedar City 1:00 PM HOME
  • Nov 21 Saturday vs. Chicago State — Cedar City 12:00 PM HOME

Qualifications:

  • Strong, confident public speaking voice — must be vocal and outspoken.
  • Prior experience announcing (marching band, sports, or similar live events) preferred.
  • Comfortable reading scripted content and improvising crowd engagement in the moment.
  • Availability to travel with the band to all events, including away games.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends per the schedule above.
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