
Cormac Cannon
Cormac Cannon is director of bands and associate professor of music. He conducts the University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind conducting program, and oversees all aspects of the band program.
Committed to providing outstanding musical opportunities for students of all levels and abilities, regardless of major, University of South Carolina Bands offers outstanding concert ensembles and the much-loved marching band.
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Cormac Cannon is director of bands and associate professor of music. He conducts the University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind conducting program, and oversees all aspects of the band program.
Jay Jacobs is associate director of bands and associate professor of music. He is the director of the Carolina Band, conducts the Symphonic Winds and teaches courses within the School of Music.
Bailey Seabury is the instructor/arranger for the Carolina Band Drumline. He is currently pursuing the doctor of musical arts degree from USC, studying with Scott Herring. Active as a soloist, chamber musician and educator, he has performed with ensembles across the U.S. including the International Contemporary Ensemble, the South Carolina Philharmonic, and with members of NEXUS.
Alexandra Fife joined the USC Bands department in 2018 as administrative assistant and now works as the band's administrative coordinator.
The USC Bands welcomed Connor Burney into the School of Music family in 2021 as the administrative assistant to the bands.
Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025
Location: Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
Location: Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Location: Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128, See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
Location: Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE