Famous Maroon Band
July 2016
FMB NEWS
The Official Newsletter of the Famous Maroon Band
The Famous Maroon Band at Mississippi State
University has one of the oldest traditions in the
Southeast and has been a significant part of the
Mississippi State family for more than one hundred
and ten years.
Directors’ Desk
Greetings from the Band Hall!
We hope that your summer is going well and that you are getting excited about the 2016 football
season! Believe it or not, kickoff for our first game against South Alabama is just a few weeks
away.
2016 Halftime Shows
Thanks to the good work of our student show selection committee, we have some great shows
planned for this fall. Our first show is a “Diva” show and will feature Aretha Franklin, Dianna
Ross, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and Adele. Our second show will feature the music
of the legendary Chuck Mangione. Later in the season, we will be doing a Spy show, featuring
music from James Bond and some other spy themed music that is still to be determined. In
addition, we will perform our annual patriotic show and homecoming shows as we have in the
past. As you can see, it’s going to be a busy year for the FMB!
2016 Special Events
Our Marching Honor Band is scheduled for September 3rd (vs. South Alabama). Be sure to tell
your friends at home about this and encourage them to apply. Details will be posted on our
website soon. We will host our annual Parent Day and Alumni Band on October 29th (vs.
Samford). This continues to be one of the highlights of each season with over 700 parents,
family members, and alumni attending. More information will be available closer to the event.
Band Camp
Band camp is our most important week of the year, and your attendance is required. We will
work hard during this week, but we will have some fun as well. We all know that it will be hot in
August, so please prepare yourself accordingly this summer by spending some time
outside. This is one thing everyone can do to make our camp positive and productive.
Class Registration/Membership
Everyone should be registered for marching band (MU 2511) no later than Monday, July 11th. If
you have not yet added the class, please do so as soon as possible so that we can make
appropriate preparations for you at band camp. If you are not registered for the class by July
11th , you will not be included in our show planning for this Fall. If you have received this
newsletter, then you are on our office roster, but that doesn’t mean you are registered for the
class. Please check and let us know if your plans have changed so that we can make adjustments
in our plans for the season.
There is a lot of important information in this newsletter, so please read it very carefully. Band
camp check-in, dorm check-in and the summer uniform information are a few of the more
important items that need your attention. We will also begin to communicate with you through
your msstate.edu email account, so please check that account frequently for additional
information.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and Hail State!!
-Ms. Lance, Dr. Taylor, and Dr. Aarhus
In this edition
Directors’ Desk
Important Notes and Color
Guard information
Pre-School Band Camp
schedule
Marching band travel
schedule, Wind Ensemble &
Jazz Band audition info
Meet the new FMB Staff
Members & Central MS
Extravaganza
Tell us your story and
Dorm check in procedures
Meet your 2016 Drum
Majors, Summer Uniform
’16-’17 Non-football
calendar, Dietary
considerations & Medical
information
Famous Maroon Band
July 2016
IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER
UNIFORM CHECK OUT: You must still attend camp registration even if you checkout your uniform early. All other uniforms
and additional items will be issued during band camp registration and throughout the camp week. Everyone must try on his/her uniform.
Uniforms will be altered as needed. We have secured the services of a seamstress to handle our alterations.
FEES: The band fee is $75.00. This amount will be added to your student account.
SHOES: You must have BLACK, smooth, matte finish band shoes and LONG BLACK socks for performances (NO short or ankle length socks).
A band shoe supplier will be available to fit you on Wednesday, August 10th, during camp if you need shoes. Shoes will be $45.00 and must be
paid to the shoe supplier at the time of fitting. CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY! NO PERSONAL CHECKS or CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS!
ALL instruments except percussion must have a lyre and flip folder with 20+ pages (note: sousaphones will need a flip folder, but no lyre). We
will provide lyres for school owned mellophones, baritones, and tenor saxes.
LOCKERS: We have lockers available for secure storage of instruments. All students using a university-owned instrument will be issued a locker
assigned to that particular instrument. Students using university-owned equipment are required to use the locker and are responsible for
major/minor repairs and theft when the instrument is in their care. Lockers for personal instruments will be issued to the membership by
seniority. There is a $5.00 fee for any locker usage, including school-owned instruments. All equipment must be returned at the close of the
season. If you wish to store your instrument in the band hall, you must have a locker.
RESPONSIBILITY: Equipment and uniforms not returned (or returned to us damaged) will be charged to your student account and a hold will
be placed on your records until the equipment is returned or payment is received.
Recommended equipment:
•
Good quality clarinet reeds – Mitchell Lurie, Vandoren, or similar
•
Good quality saxophone reeds – Vandoren, La Voz, or similar
Mouthpiece recommendations:
•
Clarinet – B45 or equivalent
•
Saxophone – C*
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Trumpet – Bach 3C or equivalent
•
Horn – Medium cup, MDC
•
Trombone/Baritone – 6 ½ AL or equivalent
•
Tuba – Bach 18 or Conn Helleberg
ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU WILL HEAR MORE
ABOUT DURING CAMP:
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Kappa Kappa Psi – co-ed band fraternity
•
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia – men’s music fraternity
•
Sigma Alpha Iota – women’s music fraternity
ATTENTION ALL COLOR GUARD MEMBERS
Color Guard will meet from 4:00pm – 6:00pm every day during the fall semester. Please do not schedule a class for this time.
There is no separate course code for Color Guard, but you are required to be at this rehearsal. All Color Guard members should
register for Marching Band (MU 2511 01). Your schedule for Pre-School Band Camp will be slightly different than the wind and
percussion band members. Our Color Guard Captains for the 2016 season are Sarah Bowman, Brooke Bridges, Laura Drake,
Christana Landress, and Lauren Parker. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Color Guard Instructor, Mr.
Tim Avant. ([email protected])
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PERCUSSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 1st
July 2016
Pre-School Band Camp Schedule
2:00 – 5:00pm
Percussion dorm check in: See info later in newsletter for details.
8:30 – 9:00am
9:00am
4:30pm
All percussion report: Registration and equipment check out – Band Hall
Rehearsal – Percussion camp begins
Percussion dinner (our treat)
SQUAD LEADERS/DRUM MAJORS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3rd 2:00 – 5:00pm
6:30 – 8:30pm
Squad Leaders/DM dorm check in: See info later in newsletter for details.
Registration/opening session for Squad Leaders/DMs – Band Hall
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2nd
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th
9:00am
4:30pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
Begin rehearsals/leadership training (Sessions will continue throughout the day with a break for lunch)
Squad Leader dinner (our treat)
Squad Leader rehearsal/training continues
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH
9:00am – 5:00pm
Squad Leader training
>>>>>>>>>>FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 2:00PM – 5:00PM<<<<<<<<<<
EARLY DORM CHECK IN
NEW band members (freshmen and transfer students) who live on campus should report to your assigned
dormitory office to receive your key, paperwork, etc. VETERAN band members should follow the regular dorm
check in procedures on Saturday, August 6th.
BAND
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH
8:00 – 11:00am
2:00 – 4:00pm
4:30pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
New Members (freshman/transfers) and all Guard Report – Register/check out equipment – Band Hall
General meeting and playing rehearsal – Band Hall
Tour of Game day and New member dinner (our treat)
New member marching orientation – Band Practice Field
9:00 – 11:00am
2:00 – 4:30pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
All Returning Members report: Register/ check out equipment – Band Hall
ENTIRE BAND (including returning and new members, guard, percussion, twirlers, and managers) – general
meeting and playing rehearsal – Band Hall
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH
7:30am
8:30 – 11:00am
11:00 – 1:30pm
1:30 – 2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30 – 5:00pm
5:00pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
Freshman/Transfer student breakfast under the trees (our treat)
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
Lunch (on your own)
Section Rehearsals – Sites TBA
Business Meeting (REQUIRED of all band members)
Playing rehearsals – Band Hall
Dinner under the trees (our treat)
Marching rehearsal – Practice Field
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH
7:30am
8:30 – 11:00am
11:00 – 1:30pm
Freshman/Transfer student breakfast under the trees (our treat)
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
Lunch (on your own) – Group lunch by Academic Major – meet other members in the band that are also in your
major
Section rehearsals - Sites TBA
Playing rehearsal – Band Hall
Dinner under the trees (our treat)
Marching rehearsal – Practice Field
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7TH
1:30 – 2:30pm
3:00 – 4:30pm
5:00pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH 7:30am
8:30 – 11:00am
11:00 – 1:30pm
1:30 – 2:30pm
3:00 – 4:00pm
4:15 – 6:00pm
7:00pm
Freshman/Transfer student breakfast under the trees (our treat)
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
Lunch (on your own)
Section rehearsals – Sites TBA
Playing rehearsal – Band Hall
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
Fun at the Sanderson Center
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH
8:30 – 11:00am
11:00 – 1:30pm
1:30 – 2:45pm
3:00 – 4:45pm
5:00pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
Lunch (on your own)
Playing rehearsal – Band Hall
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
Dinner at the M-Club (our treat)
Playing rehearsal – Davis Wade Stadium
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH
8:30 – 11:00am
11:00am
Marching rehearsal – Band Practice Field
End of camp Bar-b-que under the trees (our treat)
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During band camp, band
members will learn the
Pre-Game show and the
first Half-Time show.
Famous Maroon Band
July 2016
2016 Marching Band
Travel Schedule
Saturday
September 17th, 2016
It’s HOT outside!
Winter Break
LSU
Pep Band
Be Prepared for the Heat
Saturday
October 22nd , 2016
Bowl Game
Full Band
Kentucky
Pep Band
Saturday
December 3rd, 2016
* Possible SEC
Championship, Atl
Saturday
When you are outside for marching
rehearsals, remember:
•
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!
Bring your own water bottle
with you to camp.
•
Apply sunscreen.
•
Wear a hat or visor.
•
Don’t “lock” your knees to
ensure proper circulation.
•
Wear light colored, loose fitting
clothing.
•
Use the cooling neck wrap that
will be given to you at band
camp registration.
Saturday
November 12th, 2016
Saturday
November 26th, 2016
Alabama
Pep Band
If you start spending more time outside
NOW, it will help your body adjust to the
heat.
Ole Miss
Full Band
* Attendance at the Egg Bowl as well as any post-season game is mandatory!
Wind Ensemble/Jazz
Band Auditions
Audition music for placement in the
Wind Ensemble and/or Jazz Band will
be available after July 6th and can be
accessed with your NetID and password
at the band website:
msuband.msstate.edu
>Member Login
Nearly 300 high school students joined us for the 2015 Marching Honor Band
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Auditions will begin following the
conclusion of camp on
August 14-16th 2016.
Famous Maroon Band
July 2016
Meet your new FMB Staff
Susan Shurden
Tim Avant
Administrative Assistant
Color Guard Instructor
Tim Avant taught in the Mississippi Public School System for 26 years
before retiring in 2014. He received both Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degrees from Mississippi State University. His teaching career has been
with the McComb, Kosciusko, Amory, West Point, Stone County, and
Louisville School Systems. He has also taught on the community college
level at Southwest Mississippi Community College and was an Assistant
Director in 1992 and the Visual Coordinator in 2006 for the Mississippi
Lions All State band. He has instructed indoor color guards that have
placed in finals at the WGI Southern and WGI Mid-South Regionals and
has adjudicated indoor color guard competitions in Mississippi,
Tennessee and Alabama. He also judges numerous marching band
competitions throughout Mississippi and the Southeastern U.S.
Mrs. Shurden first began working for MSU in 1999
and spent several years in human resources before
joining the MSU Foundation staff in 2004. She and
her husband, Tim, reside in Mathiston. Their son,
Lee, is a 2008 graduate of Mississippi State. Mrs.
Shurden looks forward to playing a supporting role
for the MSU Band.
Central Mississippi Extravaganza – July 21, 2016
Once again, the MSU Alumni Association has asked us to play for the Central Mississippi Summer
Extravaganza in Jackson, and we need your help to make this happen. Right now, this event is open only
to RETURNING BAND MEMBERS.
Location: Mississippi Coliseum, 1207 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS
Time: Bus departs Starkville at 3:30pm OR Meet us in Jackson at 6:00pm
What to wear: Gray FMB T-shirt from last year, khaki shorts and tennis shoes. No hat.
What to bring: Instrument and flip folder
What’s in it for me?: Catered dinner, a fun bus ride, and a chance to get excited about football season!
To sign up to attend this event or for more information, please contact Dr. Aarhus at
[email protected] or 662-325-2713
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Tell Us Your Story...
Thoughts from FMB Members
Nothing can compare to that first game. The
fans and all those cowbells; it's just awesome.
Of course there's going to be a lot of work, but it
all pays off when you step on the field and look up
to see the excitement of the crowd. I guess one tip I
can give to incoming members is not to listen to the crowd.
I won't tell you why... you'll just have to find out for yourself ;).
There is no other feeling than that very first
performance. As I marched on the field for the very first
time in Davis Wade Stadium there was this deafening
sound coming from thousands of people yelling and
ringing their cowbells. I remember being so nervous to
know that thousands of people were to my back. When
we finally marched onto the field, turned to face the
crowd and hit that huge first chord of the show, I was
hit by this enormous feeling of satisfaction mixed
with a little bit of "Ohhhhhh Yeeeeaaaahhhh." It's
really hard to explain a feeling quite like that, but I
know I will never forget it. It was truly an awesome
experience and I look forward to another great year
with the FMB. Hail State!
Kristyn Martin (Trumpet), Communication
-David Brown (Trumpet), Music Education
College can be a strange overwhelming place at first
but becoming a member of the Famous Maroon Band
leads to instant friends. The FMB will soon become
like your family and a great support system. You’ll
laugh and cry together, get to experience great
football games (not to mention traveling to
awesome bowl games) and cheer on the Dawgs
with some of your best friends. We put in hours of
work, but as you step on that field to perform, you
will feel a sense of accomplishment and exhilaration. It
is truly one of the best times of college life, and I would not
change it for the world!
Being in The Famous Maroon Band has truly been an
amazing experience. This band has given me so many
opportunities my past three years at this university, and I
honestly don't think I would have gotten this anywhere else.
From being in the Clarion Ledger to appearing on College
Game Day this organization has paved the way for all of
these! The FMB has allowed me to dance, cheer, and
celebrate all over the nation and I can't wait to do it one
final year with this amazing family.
-Laura Drake, (Guard), Wildlife Biology
- Jaylen Mayfield (Trombone), Communication
Dorm Check-In Procedures
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th, 2:00 – 5:00PM
NEW band members (freshman and transfer students): The Housing department has extended an opportunity for our new band
members to check into their dorm 1 DAY EARLIER than the rest of the students living on campus. Report to the front desk of your
assigned dorm with your MSU ID card to receive your key, paperwork, etc. If you choose not to take advantage of this early move in
date, you will need to follow the regular check in procedures on August 6th. This early move in opportunity should give our new
members ample time on Saturday morning to check in at the band hall before 11:00am for Pre-School Band Camp. Remember, we
will begin our general meeting with all new band members at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 6th.
Drumline & Leadership Dorm Check-In Procedures
MONDAY, AUGUST 1st (Percussion) & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3rd (Squad Leaders, DMs, KKPsi leadership, and
Social Committee): There will be a central check in location this year, most likely in the Housing Office in Herbert Hall. These
details will be finalized in mid-July and communicated to you via email. If you are assigned to Dogwood Hall (new upperclassmen
dorm) or Davenport Hall (mostly freshmen), we cannot guarantee their completion status at this time. If they are not ready for early
check in, the plans for temporary housing will be communicated to you via email as soon as we know something from Housing.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL DURING THE SUMMER!
During Pre-School Band Camp, those students who live on campus should not drive to the
Band Hall. Leave your vehicle parked in your residence parking zone and walk or bike to the
Band Hall. Those students who live off campus should car pool as much as possible and plan to
park behind the MSU Student Health Center. Parking in the gravel lot beside the band hall
and across the street in the South Zone will be strictly prohibited.
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Meet$your$2016$Famous$Maroon$Band$Drum$Majors$
Jesse Newton
Cooper Haywood
Greetings Famous Maroon Band,
Hey y’all!
I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer! I am so ecstatic to be
one of your drum majors for the 2016 marching season! My name is
Jesse Newton, a soon-to-be senior from Eupora, MS concentrating
in Fashion Design and Merchandising. Some interesting things
about me are that I am currently interning under Iva Ksenevich, a
couturier in Moscow, Russia, I work on campus in the Fashion
Dept., I hold an executive position on the MSU Fashion Board, and I
have a cat named Mr. Versace Whiskers. I’ve never met a stranger,
so if you have any questions or just want to say hi, email me or feel
free to find me on the Instagram, the Facebook or the Twitter! I
can’t wait to see everyone at band camp and am pumped for another
great marching season! Hail State!!
I am ecstatic to be returning as one of your Drum Majors for the
upcoming year! I hope your summer is going well and I look forward
to meeting you in August! For those of you who do not know me, I
am a senior music education major originally from Atlanta, GA but
my family recently moved to Brandon, MS. I am a Music Education
major with a double concentration in trombone and voice. This
summer, I am working in the band office so if you are up visiting
Starkville, don’t hesitate to stop by and say hi! I am very excited for
this upcoming season in the Famous Maroon Band as it looks to be
another great season of Mississippi State Football! We have a
wonderful band staff and team of Drum Majors who are just as
excited to work with you for this upcoming season and are here to
answer any questions you may have. Have a wonderful summer and
I look forward to seeing you all in August! Hail State and Go Dawgs!
- Cooper Haywood ([email protected])
- Jesse Newton ([email protected])
SUMMER BAND UNIFORM
This year, we will once again wear a summer uniform for the early hot games and other designated events. The
uniform will be a maroon Adidas polo, black athletic shorts, and baseball cap, and we will provide these items to you at
band camp. In addition, you will need to provide these things for the rest of the summer uniform: 1) Athletic shoes
that are predominately white and have white shoelaces. 2) Short white socks. 3) “Dockers style” khaki
shorts (not olive or sand colored, and not cargo shorts). Please have these additional items secured by the
beginning of band camp.
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2016- 2017 Performance Calendar (Non-Football)
Monday, October 17th – Tuesday, October 18th
Wind Ensemble Tour (TBA)
Tuesday, October 25th
Wind Ensemble Concert – Lee Hall, 7:30 PM
Monday, October 31st
Jazz Band Concert – Lee Hall, 7:30 PM
Thursday – Saturday, January 26th – 28th
Honor Band Clinic – Band Hall
Friday, January 27th
Jazz Band Concert – McComas Hall, 6:30 PM
Saturday, January 28th
Wind Ensemble Concert – McComas Hall, 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 19th
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Campus Band
Concert – Lee Hall, 3:00 PM
Tuesday, April 4th
Wind Ensemble Concert – Lee Hall, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 11th
Jazz Band Concert – Lee Hall, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 9th
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Campus Band
Concert – Lee Hall, 3:00 PM
Tuesday, April 25th
Student Conductor Concert – Band Hall, 4:30 PM
Special Dietary
Considerations
Medical Information
The band department will providing some meals
throughout the week of camp, as well as during
pep band away trips. If you have a special dietary
consideration that we should know about, (i.e. –
vegetarian, lactose intolerant, gluten allergy,
peanut allergy, etc.) please contact our
Administrative Assistant, Ms. Shurden, by phone
or by e-mail by AUGUST 1st so we can
accommodate your needs:
Phone: 662-325-2713
E-mail: [email protected]
fac ebook.com/famousmaroonband
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During camp registration, we will ask you to
complete a Medical Information Form. Please
bring your insurance card or insurance company
name and policy number with you to camp so
you can complete the form accurately. Although
having medical insurance is NOT a requirement
for membership in the Famous Maroon Band,
we need to be aware of any special medical
conditions so that we can assist you in case of an
emergency. Information on health insurance
available to students through MSU can be found
at:
health.msstate.edu
>Student Health Center
>Insurance
>Student Insurance
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