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Famous Maroon Band
July 2015
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 2015 football season! Believe it
or not, kickoff for our first game against USM is just a few weeks away.
2015 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 “funk” show, which will feature Funkytown, Brick House, Superstition, Play That Funky
Music, and Uptown Funk. Our second show will feature music from some of the more recent “mouse studio”
movies including Tangled, Frozen, Big Hero 6, and Wreck It Ralph. We will also perform our annual patriotic
show and homecoming show as well as a special rock show for our Marching Honor Band in September (KISS,
Green Day).
2015 Special Events
Our Marching Honor Band is scheduled for September 19th (vs. Northwestern State). 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 17th (vs. Louisiana Tech). 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 attendance is required. We will work hard during this
week, but we will have some fun as well. Please come expecting to meet many new faces and be ready to work. We
all know that it will be hot in August, so please prepare yourselves accordingly this summer by spending some time
outside. This preparation will help to make our camp positive and productive.
Class Registration/Membership
Everyone should be registered for marching band (MU 2511). 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 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
FMB FUN FACT
The Famous Maroon band is the largest student organization on
campus and the largest band in Mississippi.
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
Summer uniform info. &
Central MS Extravaganza
Tell us your story and
Dorm check in procedures
Meet your 2015 Drum
Majors
’15-’16 Non-football
calendar, Dietary
considerations & Medical
information
Famous Maroon Band
July 2015
IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER
UNIFORM CHECK OUT: Only one date remains for early uniform check out. The final early check out day will be on July 10th from 1:00 – 4:00pm. Only wind and
percussion members can check out their uniform early (NO GUARD). Early check out of your uniform will GREATLY reduce your registration time during band camp;
however, you must still attend camp registration even if you checkout your uniform early. Also, you must be registered for Marching Band to check out 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 $70.00. 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 12th, 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 (piccolos, too) must have a lyre and flip folder with 20+ pages. 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 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, e.g.
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Good quality saxophone reeds – Vandoren, La Voz, e.g.
Mouthpiece recommendations:
•
Clarinet – B45 or equivalent
•
Saxophone – C*
•
Trumpet – Bach 3C or equivalent
•
Horn – Medium cup, MDC
•
Trombone/Baritone – 6 ½ AL or equivalent
•
Tuba – Bach 18 or Conn Helleburg
ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU WILL HEAR MORE ABOUT DURING CAMP:
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Kappa Kappa Psi – 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. Please
contact Lauren Parker, Color Guard captain, with any questions ([email protected])
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Pre-School Band Camp Schedule
PERCUSSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD
2:00 – 5:00pm
Percussion dorm check in: Report to your assigned dormitory office to receive your key, paperwork, etc.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th
8:30am
All percussion report: Camp begins – Band Hall
Breaks throughout the day
Percussion dinner (our treat)
Percussion camp continues through Friday, August 7th
4:30pm
SQUAD LEADERS/DRUM MAJORS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH 2:00 – 5:00pm
Squad Leaders/DM dorm check in: Report to your assigned dormitory office to receive your key, paperwork, etc.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH
8:00 – 9:00am
9:00am
4:30pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
Squad Leader/DMs report: Register/check out equipment – Band Hall
Orientation/Rehearsal (Rehearsals will continue throughout the day)
Squad Leader dinner (our treat)
Squad Leader rehearsal/training continues
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
9:00am – 5:00pm
Squad Leader training
>>>>>>>>>>FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 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 8th.
BAND
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
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 10TH
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 11TH
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 9TH
1:30 – 2:30pm
3:00 – 4:30pm
5:00pm
6:30 – 9:00pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH 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 evening activities - TBA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH
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 Davis Wade Stadium (our treat)
Playing rehearsal – Davis Wade Stadium
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH
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 2015
2015 Marching Band Travel
Schedule
Saturday
September 5, 2015
It’s HOT outside!
Southern Miss
Pep Band, day trip
* Possible Bowl
Game, TBA
Saturday
September 26, 2015
Auburn
Pep Band, day trip
Saturday
December 5, 2015
* Possible SEC
Championship,
Atlanta GA
Be Prepared for the Heat
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
Thursday
November 5, 2015
Saturday
November 21, 2015
Missouri
Pep Band, day trip
If you start spending more time outside
NOW, it will help your body adjust to the
heat.
Arkansas
Pep Band, overnight
trip
* Attendance at 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
The 2014 Famous Maroon Band, backstage at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park
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Auditions will begin following the
conclusion of camp on
August 16 – 18, 2015.
Famous Maroon Band
July 2015
SUMMER UNIFORM INFORMATION
Beginning this year, the Famous Maroon Band will perform in a summer uniform for the start of the football season. In order to acquire
the correct shirt and shorts sizes for all band members, we ask that you complete a short, online Summer Uniform Survey at:
http://tinyurl.com/FMBsummeruniform
Please complete this survey no later than FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015. It is imperative that every band member completes this survey so
that we can place our order in a timely manner.
Summer Uniform Shoes: Band members must wear primarily white athletic shoes with the summer uniform.
Sizing Charts
The Adidas polo shirts that we are using this year are men’s polo shirts. For men, the sizing should be fairly accurate as compared to other
polo shirts you may have. Women may find that the shirts run a little big. The polo shirts are available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X and
above.
The shorts we are using this year are uniform khaki shorts with pleats. You may wish to refer to the size chart below before making your
decision. Please note that the men’s shorts tend to run a little small, and the women’s shorts tend to be fairly true to size.
Men’s Shorts Sizes
Women’s Shorts Sizes
Central Mississippi Extravaganza – July 16, 2015
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: Black Band 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!
Learn more about the event by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/CentralMSextra
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
“My favorite part about the Famous Maroon
Band is, well everything! From having a
band family to go to for support to traveling
to football games to performing in front of
thousands of people every Saturday to
playing in spring concerts; I love it all. The
2014-15 season was one the Famous
Maroon Band can put in the record books,
and I cannot wait to see what happens this
year!
“There’s nothing quite like the feeling of the
entire stadium cheering and ringing their
cowbells during our pregame show. Amazing!
- Kelly Olivieri, Feature Twirler, Senior
Public Relations major
-Christana Landress, Guard, Sophomore
Broadcast Meteorology major
“Whether it’s 1 year or 6 years, enjoy your time in the
Famous Maroon Band. You will never have the
opportunity after college to enjoy these times in the
stands at home games, away games, and bowl games
all over the country; not for free anyway. You will
meet some amazing people here too. #HailState
“Joining the Famous Maroon Band was hands down
one of the best decisions I made my freshman year.
With the new member day of band camp, band was
the first thing I did when I got to Starkville, and I
wouldn’t have it any other way. Over the past two
years, the FMB has given me best friends, role
models, and a new family. From Halloween costume
contests to marching down Main Street, U.S.A. on
New Year’s Day, the FMB does it right, and I’m so
blessed to be a part of it!”
- Ryan Smith, Oboe/Sousaphone, Senior Music
Education major
- Morgan Green, Clarinet, Junior Mechanical
Engineering major
Dorm Check-In Procedures
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH 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 8th. 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 8th.
Drumline & Leadership Dorm Check-In Procedures
MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD 2:00 – 5:00PM
PERCUSSION report to the front desk of your assigned dorm to receive your key, paperwork, etc.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH 2:00 – 5:00PM
SQUAD LEADERS, DRUM MAJORS, KAPPA KAPPA PSI, and SOCIAL COMMITTEE report to the front desk of your dorm
to receive your key, paperwork, etc.
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 2015 Famous Maroon Band Drum Majors Ashley Carey
Cooper Haywood
Greetings Famous Maroon Band,
Hey FMB!
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 rising junior originally from
Atlanta, GA but my family recently moved to Madison, MS.
I am a Music Education major with a double concentration
in trombone and voice. 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!
I hope y’all are having a great summer vacation so far! My
name is Ashley Carey and I am a junior mechanical
engineering major from Olive Branch, MS. I am elated to
be one of your drum majors for this season! After such a
breakout football season last fall, I know the expectations
are even higher for some more fantastic football this fall! If
you have any questions about the FMB, don’t hesitate to
email me. I can’t wait to see you all in August! Hail State!
- Ashley Carey ([email protected])
- Cooper Haywood ([email protected])
FMB FUN FACT
Over 500 prospective students
will visit the campus this year to
participate in one of the band’s
various recruiting events.
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2015- 2016 Performance Calendar (Non-Football)
Thursday, October 1st
Wind Ensemble Concert – McComas Hall, 7:30pm
Monday-Tuesday, October 12th – 13th
Wind Ensemble Tour
Monday, November 2nd
Jazz Band Concert – Lee Hall, 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 17th
Wind Ensemble Concert – McComas Hall, 7:30pm
Thursday – Saturday, January 28th – 30th
Honor Band Clinic – McComas Hall
Thursday, January 28th
Jazz Band Concert – McComas Hall, 6:30pm
Friday, January 29th
Wind Ensemble Concert – McComas Hall, 7:30pm
Saturday, January 30th
Honor Bands Concert – McComas Hall, 1:00pm
Sunday, February 21st
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Campus Band
Concert – Lee Hall, 3:00pm
Monday, February 29th
Jazz Band Concert – McComas Hall, 7:30pm
Thursday, April 7th
Wind Ensemble Concert – Lee Hall, 7:30pm
Monday, April 11th or April 18th
Jazz Band Concert – Location TBA, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 17th
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Campus Band
Concert – Lee Hall, 3:00pm
Tuesday, April 26th
Student Conductor Concert – Band Hall, 4:30pm
Special Dietary
Consideration
Medical Information
The band department will be treating you to
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. Fowler, by
phone or by e-mail by AUGUST 3rd so we can
accommodate your needs:
Phone: 662-325-2713
E-mail: [email protected]
fac ebook.com/famousmaroonband
@ ma roonband
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
@ ma roonband
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