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2010 Tiger Eyes Audition Application available
Young women who wish to audition for the Tiger Eyes Visual Ensemble on April 9-10 may now download an application from the Tiger Eyes Audition page. Applications are due on March 19, 2010. Visit the audition page for more details, and good luck to all those auditioning!
Memorial Scholarship Concert for Sarah Anderson to be held on Monday, January 25
A joint concert by the AU Symphonic Band and Opelika High School Band will be held in memory of Sarah Anderson on Monday, January 25, 7:30pm, at the Opelika Performing Arts Center at Opelika High School. Admission is free, but donations are encourages and will be used to start a Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship. A Google Map and the full press release follow after the break.
PRESS RELEASE
SARAH ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT PRESENTED BY THE AUBURN UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIC WINDS AND THE OPELIKA HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
AUBURN — The Auburn University College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music, Auburn University Bands and the Opelika High School Bands are proud to present a Memorial Scholarship Concert for Sarah Anderson on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., at the Opelika Performing Arts Center at Opelika High School. To celebrate the life of Sarah Anderson, the Auburn University Symphonic Winds and the Opelika High School Symphonic Band will share the stage in reflection and remembrance. The concert was previously scheduled on Monday, November 16, 2009, the day of Sarah Anderson’s funeral.
Sarah Anderson was a member of the Symphonic, Concert and Marching Bands during her time at Auburn. Her life ended unexpectedly due to a fatal car accident on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. In addition to participating in many Auburn University music ensembles, Sarah was also a music major studying flute. The AU Symphonic Winds is pleased to feature Dr. Karen Garrison, flute professor at AU, on Gary Shocker’s Regrets and Resolutions.
The concert is free to the public. Donations are encouraged and will be used to initiate the Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship through Kappa Kappa Psi, a National Honorary Band Service Fraternity in which Sarah was a devoted member. If anyone would like to contribute to the fund but is unable to be present, they can send a check or money order to: Kappa Kappa Psi; c/o Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship; 132 Goodwin Music Building; Auburn University, AL 36849-5421.
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CONTACT: Rick Good at 334/844-4166.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries Fundraiser to be held Tuesday, January 26th
The date of Kappa Kappa Psi’s Five Guys fundraiser has been changed to to Tuesday, January 26th from 5-9pm. 10% of all purchases made that evening will automatically be donated to fund the Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship. We hope you come support this worthy cause!
Preview the new AU Bands website!
Beginning next week, the Auburn University Bands can be found at a new address: http://band.auburn.edu! Along with the new address comes a site redesign which better organizes our website, as well as provides better compatibility for viewing our site on mobile devices. While we make a few final touches to the redesign our current site will remain in operation, but you are more than welcome to begin using the new site and updating your bookmarks and links today. If you have any comments or feedback, or if you notice a bug in the redesign, please email us at band@auburn.edu and include the browser you’re using (example: Firefox 3.5 or Internet Explorer 6). As always, thank you for your support, and War Eagle!
Your 2010-2011 AUMB Drum Majors
Congratulations to James Earl Corely and Daniel Toner who will be returning as AUMB Drum Majors for the 2010-11 season. James Earl will be serving as our Head Drum Major in this coming season. Our new Drum Major for the 2010 season will be Daniel Johnson. Congratulations again and WAR EAGLE!
Your 2010-2011 AUMB Drum Majors
Congratulations to James Earl Corely and Daniel Toner who will be returning as AUMB Drum Majors for the 2010-11 season. James Earl will be serving as our Head Drum Major in this coming season. Our new Drum Major for the 2010 season will be Daniel Johnson. Congratulations again and WAR EAGLE!
GAMEDAY: Auburn vs. Northwestern at the 2010 Outback Bowl
“When we heard of the Auburn fans chanting at the end of [the Iron Bowl] ‘It’s great to be an Auburn Tiger’ we knew there was something special about the excitement around this football team,” Jim McVay, Outback Bowl President/CEO said. “The Tigers have everything we are looking for in a New Year’s Day team – they are a tough, exciting team, extremely well coached and have what might be the best fans in college football.” The AUMB will be in Tampa and the surrounding area December 29 through January 1st to demonstrate the Auburn Spirit and cheer on our Auburn Tigers to a bowl game victory.
AUMB Bowl Schedule (All times are Eastern)In addition, the official Outback Bowl calendar of events can be found online at http://www.outbackbowl.com/events/calendar.html.
The AUMB will be staying in the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, designated by a green thumbnail on the below map.
- Tuesday, December 29th
- Wednesday, December 30th
- 8:30 – 10:30 am
Rehearsal
Rehearsal is open, and the public is encouraged to attend!
Clearwater High School - 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Performance at 12:00)
Bowl Beach Day
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
(Green thumbnail on below map)
- 8:30 – 10:30 am
- Thursday, December 31th
- 9:30 – 11:30 am
Rehearsal
Rehearsal is open, and the public is encouraged to attend!
Clearwater High School - 5:30 – 7:00 pm (AUMB marches at 6:30)
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation New Year’s Eve Parade
Ybor City, 7th Avenue
(Yellow thumbnail on below map) - 7:00 pm
Band Blast Pep Rally
Ybor City, 7th Avenue
- 9:30 – 11:30 am
- Friday, January 1st, 2010
- 8:00 – 8:30 am
Pregame Bowl Bash
Raymond James Stadium, south plaza between gates C & D - 9:00 am
Tiger Walk
Location TBA - 9:30 am
AUMB is seated in Raymond James Stadium
Sections 140 & 143 - 11:00 am
Outback Bowl Kickoff – WAR EAGLE! (Televised on ESPN)
Raymond James Stadium
(Purple thumbnail on below map)
- 8:00 – 8:30 am
View AUMB at the 2010 Outback Bowl in a larger map
GAMEDAY: Auburn vs. Northwestern at the 2010 Outback Bowl
"When we heard of the Auburn fans chanting at the end of [the Iron Bowl] ‘It’s great to be an Auburn Tiger’ we knew there was something special about the excitement around this football team," Jim McVay, Outback Bowl President/CEO said. "The Tigers have everything we are looking for in a New Year’s Day team - they are a tough, exciting team, extremely well coached and have what might be the best fans in college football." The AUMB will be in Tampa and the surrounding area December 29 through January 1st to demonstrate the Auburn Spirit and cheer on our Auburn Tigers to a bowl game victory.
AUMB Bowl Schedule (All times are Eastern)In addition, the official Outback Bowl calendar of events can be found online at http://www.outbackbowl.com/events/calendar.html.
The AUMB will be staying in the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, designated by a green thumbnail on the below map.
- Tuesday, December 29th
- Wednesday, December 30th
- 8:30 - 10:30 am
Rehearsal
Rehearsal is open, and the public is encouraged to attend!
Clearwater High School - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Performance at 12:00)
Bowl Beach Day
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
(Green thumbnail on below map)
- 8:30 - 10:30 am
- Thursday, December 31th
- 9:30 - 11:30 am
Rehearsal
Rehearsal is open, and the public is encouraged to attend!
Clearwater High School - 5:30 - 7:00 pm (AUMB marches at 6:30)
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation New Year’s Eve Parade
Ybor City, 7th Avenue
(Yellow thumbnail on below map) - 7:00 pm
Band Blast Pep Rally
Ybor City, 7th Avenue
- 9:30 - 11:30 am
- Friday, January 1st, 2010
- 8:00 - 8:30 am
Pregame Bowl Bash
Raymond James Stadium, south plaza between gates C & D - 8:30 am
Tigers Unlimited and Alumni Pep Rally
West Restaurant Lobby - 8:50 am
Tiger Walk
Between Gate D and West Club Entrance - 9:15 am
AUMB is seated in Raymond James Stadium
Sections 140 & 143 - 11:00 am
Outback Bowl Kickoff - WAR EAGLE! (Televised on ESPN)
Raymond James Stadium
(Purple thumbnail on below map)
- 8:00 - 8:30 am
View AUMB at the 2010 Outback Bowl in a larger map
Concert Band Spring 2010 Audition Results
Thanks to everyone who auditioned to be a part of the Spring 2010 Concert Band. The Auburn University Bands is proud to announce that the following students have been selected to comprise our Spring 2010 Concert Band personnel.
- Flute
- Veronica Brock
- Mary Joyce Burnette
- Sarah Clayton
- Kelley Correia
- Shannon Harris
- Hayes Johnson
- Sophie Smith
- Morgan Warner
- Oboe/English Horn
- Christa Moore
- Bassoon
- Jimmy Cooper
- Bb Clarinet
- Amanda Coker
- George Elane
- Michelle Hammond
- Katie Lenkner
- Traci Teague
- Kari Todd
- Catie Virgin
- Bass Clarinet
- Jalesia Anderson
- Alto Saxophone
- Nathan Camp
- Earvin Comer
- Jeremy Winter
- Tenor Saxophone
- Andrew Moyer
- Bari Saxophone
- Jake Brantley
- Trumpet
- Mark Bower
- Andrew Ellis
- James Kaczmarek
- Matt Lowman
- Stephen Mitchell
- Jacob Potter
- Josh Sutcliff
- Britt Wingler
- Horn
- James Earl Corley
- Phillip Cross
- Joshua Huggins
- Phillip Peek
- Jessica Sargent
- Zach Westendorf
- Trombone
- Carl Dyson
- Jeff Hall
- Robert Hammon
- James Rogers
- Justin Ward
- Euphonium
- Bryan Bradbury
- Nathan Humphries
- Tuba
- Thomas Henry
- Schylar McBride
- James Silver
- Percussion
- Auditions After Break
Concert Band Spring 2010 Audition Results
Thanks to everyone who auditioned to be a part of the Spring 2010 Concert Band. The Auburn University Bands is proud to announce that the following students have been selected to comprise our Spring 2010 Concert Band personnel.
- Flute
- Veronica Brock
- Mary Joyce Burnette
- Sarah Clayton
- Kelley Correia
- Shannon Harris
- Hayes Johnson
- Sophie Smith
- Morgan Warner
- Oboe/English Horn
- Christa Moore
- Bassoon
- Jimmy Cooper
- Bb Clarinet
- Amanda Coker
- George Elane
- Michelle Hammond
- Katie Lenkner
- Traci Teague
- Kari Todd
- Catie Virgin
- Bass Clarinet
- Jalesia Anderson
- Alto Saxophone
- Nathan Camp
- Earvin Comer
- Jeremy Winter
- Tenor Saxophone
- Andrew Moyer
- Bari Saxophone
- Jake Brantley
- Trumpet
- Mark Bower
- Andrew Ellis
- James Kaczmarek
- Matt Lowman
- Stephen Mitchell
- Jacob Potter
- Josh Sutcliff
- Britt Wingler
- Horn
- James Earl Corley
- Phillip Cross
- Joshua Huggins
- Phillip Peek
- Jessica Sargent
- Zach Westendorf
- Trombone
- Carl Dyson
- Jeff Hall
- Robert Hammon
- James Rogers
- Justin Ward
- Euphonium
- Bryan Bradbury
- Nathan Humphries
- Tuba
- Thomas Henry
- Schylar McBride
- James Silver
- Percussion
- Auditions After Break
Symphonic Honor Band Accepted Students
The Auburn University Bands is proud to announce the names of the accepted students for our First Annual Symphonic Honor Band for Junior High and Middle School students and our 19th Annual Symphonic Honor Band for High School Students. The list of names, by instrument, can be found on the Junior High Symphonic Honor Band page and High School Symphonic Honor Band page, respectively.
Symphonic Honor Band Accepted Students
The Auburn University Bands is proud to announce the names of the accepted students for our First Annual Symphonic Honor Band for Junior High and Middle School students and our 19th Annual Symphonic Honor Band for High School Students. The list of names, by instrument, can be found on the Junior High Symphonic Honor Band page and High School Symphonic Honor Band page, respectively.
Symphonic Winds Spring 2010 Audition Results
Thanks to everyone who auditioned to be a part of the Spring 2010 Symphonic Winds. The Auburn University Bands is proud to announce that the following students have been selected to comprise our Spring 2010 Symphonic Wind personnel.
- Piccolo
- Laura Tidwell
- Flute
- Mary Catherine Cooke
- Rachel Glenn
- Elizabeth Haynes
- Taylor Keeton
- Oboe/English Horn
- Jennifer Irelan
- Steven Smith
- Bassoon
- Will Duncan
- Ben Wehtje
- Bb Clarinet
- Ashley Bullard
- Molly Folkerts
- Joseph Hwang
- Lindsey Rogers
- Sarah Schier
- Stephanie Smith
- Devan Stewart
- Catie Virgin
- Courtney Wales
- Tawnya Williams
- Bass Clarinet
- Jacquelyn Lawton
- Devin Rutland
- Contra Bass Clarinet
- Mitchell Kilpatrick
- Alto Saxophone
- Chris Hall
- Jimmie Johnson
- Tenor Saxophone
- Scott Kincaid
- Bari Saxophone
- Eric Shaw
- Trumpet
- Jamie Bowman
- Michael Covington
- Patrick Duncan
- Buddy Saint
- Josh Singleton
- William Woods
- Horn
- Amy Baldwin
- Tyler Chesser (T&Th)
- Frances Johnson
- Daniel Johnson (W)
- Benjamin Neely
- Michelle Smith
- Trombone
- Melody Hovik
- Riley Jones
- Drew Mabry
- Matt Martindale
- Euphonium
- Bryan Wade
- Will Waggoner
- Tuba
- Seth McCay
- Yang Zhong
- Percussion
- TBA
Symphonic Winds Spring 2010 Audition Results
Thanks to everyone who auditioned to be a part of the Spring 2010 Symphonic Winds. The Auburn University Bands is proud to announce that the following students have been selected to comprise our Spring 2010 Symphonic Wind personnel.
- Piccolo
- Laura Tidwell
- Flute
- Mary Catherine Cooke
- Rachel Glenn
- Elizabeth Haynes
- Taylor Keeton
- Oboe/English Horn
- Jennifer Irelan
- Steven Smith
- Bassoon
- Will Duncan
- Ben Wehtje
- Bb Clarinet
- Ashley Bullard
- Molly Folkerts
- Joseph Hwang
- Lindsey Rogers
- Sarah Schier
- Stephanie Smith
- Devan Stewart
- Catie Virgin
- Courtney Wales
- Tawnya Williams
- Bass Clarinet
- Jacquelyn Lawton
- Devin Rutland
- Contra Bass Clarinet
- Mitchell Kilpatrick
- Alto Saxophone
- Chris Hall
- Jimmie Johnson
- Tenor Saxophone
- Scott Kincaid
- Bari Saxophone
- Eric Shaw
- Trumpet
- Jamie Bowman
- Michael Covington
- Patrick Duncan
- Buddy Saint
- Josh Singleton
- William Woods
- Horn
- Amy Baldwin
- Tyler Chesser (T&Th)
- Frances Johnson
- Daniel Johnson (W)
- Benjamin Neely
- Michelle Smith
- Trombone
- Melody Hovik
- Riley Jones
- Drew Mabry
- Matt Martindale
- Euphonium
- Bryan Wade
- Will Waggoner
- Tuba
- Seth McCay
- Yang Zhong
- Percussion
- TBA
Support Your Auburn Tigers and AUMB at the Outback Bowl!
Looking ahead, your Auburn Tigers will be traveling to Tampa Bay, Florida to take part in the 2010 Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day, and we hope you’ll be there! The Auburn University Bands is proud to provide all friends of the AUMB with a ticket order form which will allow you special seating near the Auburn University Marching Band in Raymond James Stadium. To sit in the "Friends of the AUMB" section, orders should be received by the ticket office no later than Tuesday, December 8th. Download the ticket order form here! WAR EAGLE!
Support Your Auburn Tigers and AUMB at the Outback Bowl!
Looking ahead, your Auburn Tigers will be traveling to Tampa Bay, Florida to take part in the 2010 Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day, and we hope you’ll be there! The Auburn University Bands is proud to provide all friends of the AUMB with a ticket order form which will allow you special seating near the Auburn University Marching Band in Raymond James Stadium. To sit in the "Friends of the AUMB" section, orders should be received by the ticket office no later than Tuesday, December 8th. Download the ticket order form here! WAR EAGLE!
Tiger Eyes 2010 Calendar
The Auburn University Marching Band and its Tiger Eyes Visual Ensemble is proud to present a new 2010 calendar perfect for the Auburn Band fan in your life. Each month features a different photo featuring the lovely ladies of our Danceline, Flagline, and Majorette line. Click here to download an order form, and read on to view photos from the calendar. Each calendar is only $8.75, so order one today!
Tiger Eyes 2010 Calendar
The Auburn University Marching Band and its Tiger Eyes Visual Ensemble is proud to present a new 2010 calendar perfect for the Auburn Band fan in your life. Each month features a different photo featuring the lovely ladies of our Danceline, Flagline, and Majorette line. Click here to download an order form, and read on to view photos from the calendar. Each calendar is only $8.75, so order one today!
Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship
A memorial scholarship will be given in Sarah Anderson’s name yearly to a member of the Auburn University Marching Band. The recipient will be someone who reflects the ideals and goals of Kappa Kappa Psi and who shares the positive attitude and love for life that Sarah had. All contributions should be mailed to the following address:
Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship
132 Goodwin Music Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5421
Checks should be made out to "Kappa Kappa Psi" and "Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship" written in the memo.
Thank you very much for your support.
Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship
A memorial scholarship will be given in Sarah Anderson’s name yearly to a member of the Auburn University Marching Band. The recipient will be someone who reflects the ideals and goals of Kappa Kappa Psi and who shares the positive attitude and love for life that Sarah had. All contributions should be mailed to the following address:
Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship
132 Goodwin Music Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5421
Checks should be made out to "Kappa Kappa Psi" and "Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship" written in the memo.
Thank you very much for your support.
