MSU鈥檚 Famous Maroon Band to showcase 鈥楾hey Rocked the Hump鈥 as selection for regional conference juried presentation
Contact: Bethany Shipp
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥斘蘧∽试床杉 State鈥檚 Famous Maroon Band has been selected to give a juried presentation of its 鈥淭hey Rocked the Hump鈥 halftime show at the upcoming conference of the College Band Directors National Association and National Band Association Southern Division.
Bringing together college, high school and middle school bands from across the region, the conference takes place Feb. 29-March 2 at the University of Memphis. The Famous Maroon Band is one of only four university bands selected by a panel of jurors to give a presentation.
The halftime show was performed in fall 2023 and featured songs by international music stars Billy Joel, Tina Turner and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The concept originated from a 鈥淐lassic Rock鈥 show proposal by the band鈥檚 student-led show selection committee. Since renovations of the university鈥檚 Humphrey Coliseum were nearing completion at the time, band leaders incorporated The Hump鈥攁s it is known鈥攊nto the show by including songs from classic rock artists who performed there over the years.
The show鈥檚 drill design was by Cliff Taylor, associate director of bands. Music arrangements were by Taylor and Jason Baker, professor of percussion. Guard design was by Sarah Salisbury, an instructor in the MSU Department of Teacher Education and Leadership. Watch the show at .
鈥淲e are delighted to be selected to showcase a performance of our marching band at this prestigious event,鈥 said Director of Bands Elva Kaye Lance. 鈥淚n addition to featuring the outstanding musical and drill arrangements of our staff, this presentation gives us a chance to share information about our students鈥 musical and academic successes as we introduce our program in performance.聽Members of the Famous Maroon Band represent almost every college and school on our campus, and it is a joy to work with these talented and dedicated students from across our campus community.鈥
MSU鈥檚 Famous Maroon Band is the largest college band in the state. Learn more at .
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