Current News

OLE MISS BAND WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR!

The Ole Miss Band is pleased to announce that Mr. Randy Dale will be joining David Willson, Director of Bands, and Bill DeJournett, Associate Director of Bands on July 1st as the new Assistant Director of Bands. Mr. Dale has been the Director of Bands at Southern Baptist Educational Center in Southaven, Mississippi for the past seven years. Detailed bio coming soon!

UM BAND TO DON NEW UNIFORMS IN 2011!

The "Pride of the South" would like to thank the offices of the Chancellor, Provost, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Intercollegiate Athletics in securing funds for the purchase of new band uniforms, to be premiered in the fall of 2011! The current uniforms premiered at the Alabama game in 1995 and after fifteen seasons are past due for replacement. More details to follow!

Photos from the 2009 Season are now online. Check them out here!

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Upcoming Events

August 14-20: Pride of the South Band Camp

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14- DRUM AND GUARD MINI-CAMP

9AM- Guard check out equipment at bandhall.

9-11AM- HOUSING CHECK IN AT YOUR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCE HALLS

1PM UNTIL- PERCUSSION AND GUARD REHEARSAL. DINNER SERVED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REHEARSAL.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15-

1PM UNTIL- DRUM AND GUARD REHEARSAL. DINNER FOLLOWING REHEARSAL.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16-

9-11AM- GUARD AND PERCUSSION REHEARSAL

10AM-1PM- NEW MEMBER CHECK-IN (WINDS ONLY)- BAND HALL

2-5PM- NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION AND MARCHING BASICS SESSION

2-5PM- GUARD AND PERCUSSION RETURNING MEMBERS REHEARSE

5:30 PM- DINNER

7:30 PM-UNTIL- NEW MEMBER PLAYING REHEARSAL-BAND HALL

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17-

9-11AM- GUARD AND PERCUSSION REHEARSAL

10-11:30 AM- NEW MEMBER WINDS- PLAYING REHEARSAL- BANDHALL

RETURNING MEMBERS- CHECK IN AND ISSUE INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC

2-3PM- FULL BAND ORIENTATION- BANDHALL (NO INSTRUMENTS)

3-5PM- PLAYING REHEARSAL

6-9 PM- FULL BAND- OUTSIDE. DINNER IMMEDIATELY AFTER REHEARSAL

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18-

9-11:30AM- FULL BAND- OUTSIDE (SHOE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REHEARSAL- CASH ONLY!)

2:30-4PM- WINDS-PLAYING REHEARSAL INSIDE. DRUM AND GUARD OUTSIDE.

6-8:30PM- FULL BAND OUTSIDE. DINNER FOLLOWING.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19-

Same schedule as Wednesday

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20-

Same schedule as Wednesday but NO DINNER.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21-

9-11:30 AM- FULL BAND (Rain date in case of inclement weather during camp).

 

ATTENTION ALL BAND ALUMNI

Join us for what we hope will be the largest gathering yet of Pride of the South Alumni, on November 6, 2010, for the Louisiana-Lafayette game. Click here for more information and to register today!

Congratulations to 2010 Pride of the South Drum Major Chris Presley!

Auditions

Click here for application and more information about auditions.

For information regarding rebelette auditions, go to www.olemissspiritsquads.com