The “Pride of the Court” is a highly spirited ensemble, selected by audition, to perform at men’s and women’s basketball games throughout the season.  Comprised of some of the finest musicians and students from the university, the ensemble also performs at postseason Lone Star Conference and NCAA Tournament games.  Auditions take place in early November and consist of both a prepared and a brief sight-reading excerpt.  Instrumentation includes all brasses, a limited compliment of woodwinds, drum set and accessory percussion.  In addition to supporting Lion athletics, The “Pride of the Court” performs at a number of other events as ambassadors of Texas A&M University-Commerce.