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. Greetings from the Band Hall! Directors Desk 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 19 th (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 17 th (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. 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 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.
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 10 th 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 12 th, 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. 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: 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 (lp341@msstate.edu) 2
Pre-School Band Camp Schedule PERCUSSION MONDAY, AUGUST 3 RD 2:00 5:00pm Percussion dorm check in: Report to your assigned dormitory office to receive your key, paperwork, etc. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 th 8:30am All percussion report: Camp begins Band Hall Breaks throughout the day 4:30pm Percussion dinner (our treat) Percussion camp continues through Friday, August 7 th SQUAD LEADERS/DRUM MAJORS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 TH 2:00 5:00pm Squad Leaders/DM dorm check in: Report to your assigned dormitory office to receive your key, paperwork, etc. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 TH 8:00 9:00am Squad Leader/DMs report: Register/check out equipment Band Hall 9:00am Orientation/Rehearsal (Rehearsals will continue throughout the day) 4:30pm Squad Leader dinner (our treat) 6:30 9:00pm Squad Leader rehearsal/training continues FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 TH 9:00am 5:00pm Squad Leader training >>>>>>>>>>FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 TH, 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 8 th. BAND SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 TH 8:00 11:00am New Members (freshman/transfers) and all Guard Report Register/check out equipment Band Hall 2:00 4:00pm General meeting and playing rehearsal Band Hall 4:30pm Tour of Game day and New member dinner (our treat) 6:30 9:00pm New member marching orientation Band Practice Field SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 TH 9:00 11:00am All Returning Members report: Register/ check out equipment Band Hall 2:00 4:30pm ENTIRE BAND (including returning and new members, guard, percussion, twirlers, and managers) general meeting and playing rehearsal Band Hall 6:30 9:00pm Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field MONDAY, AUGUST 10 TH 7:30am Freshman/Transfer student breakfast under the trees (our treat) 8:30 11:00am Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 11:00 1:30pm Lunch (on your own) 1:30 2:30pm Section Rehearsals Sites TBA 3:00pm Business Meeting (REQUIRED of all band members) 3:30 5:00pm Playing rehearsals Band Hall 5:00pm Dinner under the trees (our treat) 6:30 9:00pm Marching rehearsal Practice Field TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 TH 7:30am Freshman/Transfer student breakfast under the trees (our treat) 8:30 11:00am Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 11:00 1:30pm Lunch (on your own) Group lunch by Academic Major meet other members in the band that are also in your major 1:30 2:30pm Section rehearsals - Sites TBA 3:00 4:30pm Playing rehearsal Band Hall 5:00pm Dinner under the trees (our treat) 6:30 9:00pm Marching rehearsal Practice Field WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 TH 7:30am Freshman/Transfer student breakfast under the trees (our treat) 8:30 11:00am Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 11:00 1:30pm Lunch (on your own) 1:30 2:30pm Section rehearsals Sites TBA 3:00 4:00pm Playing rehearsal Band Hall 4:15 6:00pm Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 7:00pm Fun evening activities - TBA THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 TH 8:30 11:00am Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 11:00 1:30pm Lunch (on your own) 1:30 2:45pm Playing rehearsal Band Hall 3:00 4:45pm Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 5:00pm Dinner at Davis Wade Stadium (our treat) 6:30 9:00pm Playing rehearsal Davis Wade Stadium During band camp, band members will learn the Pre-Game show and the first Half-Time show. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 TH 8:30 11:00am Marching rehearsal Band Practice Field 11:00am End of camp Bar-b-que under the trees (our treat) 3
2015 Marching Band Travel Schedule Saturday September 5, 2015 It s HOT outside! Southern Miss Pep Band, day trip Saturday September 26, 2015 Be Prepared for the Heat When you are outside for marching rehearsals, remember: * Possible Bowl Game, TBA Auburn Pep Band, day trip 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 Saturday December 5, 2015 Thursday November 5, 2015 Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing Use the cooling neck wrap that will be given to you at band camp registration * Possible SEC Championship, Atlanta GA 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 Auditions will begin following the conclusion of camp on August 16 18, 2015. 4
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 caarhus@colled.msstate.edu or 662-325-2713 5
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 - Ryan Smith, Oboe/Sousaphone, Senior Music Education major 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! - Morgan Green, Clarinet, Junior Mechanical Engineering major Dorm Check-In Procedures FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 TH 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 8 th. 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 8 th. Drumline & Leadership Dorm Check-In Procedures MONDAY, AUGUST 3 RD 2:00 5:00PM PERCUSSION report to the front desk of your assigned dorm to receive your key, paperwork, etc. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 TH 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. 6
Meet your 2015 Famous Maroon Band Drum Majors Ashley Carey Cooper Haywood Hey FMB! 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 (asc296@msstate.edu) Greetings Famous Maroon Band, 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! - Cooper Haywood (ch1701@msstate.edu) FMB FUN FACT Over 500 prospective students will visit the campus this year to participate in one of the band s various recruiting events. 7
2015-2016 Performance Calendar (Non-Football) Thursday, October 1 st Monday-Tuesday, October 12 th 13 th Monday, November 2 nd Tuesday, November 17 th Thursday Saturday, January 28 th 30 th Thursday, January 28 th Friday, January 29 th Saturday, January 30 th Sunday, February 21 st Monday, February 29 th Thursday, April 7 th Monday, April 11 th or April 18 th Sunday, April 17 th Tuesday, April 26 th Wind Ensemble Concert McComas Hall, 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Tour Jazz Band Concert Lee Hall, 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Concert McComas Hall, 7:30pm Honor Band Clinic McComas Hall Jazz Band Concert McComas Hall, 6:30pm Wind Ensemble Concert McComas Hall, 7:30pm Honor Bands Concert McComas Hall, 1:00pm Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Campus Band Concert Lee Hall, 3:00pm Jazz Band Concert McComas Hall, 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Concert Lee Hall, 7:30pm Jazz Band Concert Location TBA, 7:30pm Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Campus Band Concert Lee Hall, 3:00pm Student Conductor Concert Band Hall, 4:30pm Special Dietary Consideration 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 3 rd so we can accommodate your needs: Phone: 662-325-2713 E-mail: sfowler@colled.msstate.edu Medical Information 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 facebook.com/famousmaroonband @maroonband @maroonband Famous Maroon B and