Welcome to the 2020 Famous Maroon Band!

Greetings from the Band Hall!

We hope that your summer is going well and that you are getting excited about the 2020 football

season and fall semester. While some things will be different, we are working very hard to be ready

for you to report and are committed to providing the fun experiences and sense of family that has

come to define the Famous Maroon Band!

2020 Halftime Shows

Our student selection committee made some great music recommendations, and we have some fun

shows planned for this fall. Our first show is a “Pirate” themed show, commemorating the hire of new

head coach Mike Leach. Coach Leach authored the leadership book Swing Your Sword several

years ago. Selections include “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Yo Ho/Drunken Sailor,” and “Up is Down.”

Our second show is “Divas Through the Decades” and will feature music by Aretha Franklin, Donna

Summer, Beyonce, and Nicki Minaj. In addition, we will have a special Halloween show as well as

our annual patriotic show.

Band Camp

Band camp is our most important week of the year, and your attendance is required. We will do a

lot of work this week in smaller groups and while we will work hard, we will have fun as well. It will

be hot – so prepare yourself for the heat by spending some time outside in the days ahead. We

want camp to be positive and productive so come prepared to be outside. We will check in this

year by section so look for an email in the next few weeks that will outline the expected procedure.

Class Registration/Membership

Everyone should be registered for marching band (MU 2511 01) by now or have communicated with

our office regarding your specific situation that has prevented you from registering. Please do NOT

change your class schedule going forward. We have a plan to allow us flexibility with any

schedule conflicts that may arise if start times to classes are altered prior to the beginning of

school.

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. Please complete the Entrance Survey and the Medical Information form

prior to your arrival. We will also begin to communicate with you through your msstate.edu email

account, so please check that account frequently for additional information.

Elva Kaye Lance Dr. Clifton Taylor Dr. Craig Aarhus

Director of Bands Associate Director of Bands Associate Director of Bands

FMB NEWS

WELCOME

A Note from the Directors

FMB Graduate Assistants& Pre-Camp Surveys

Band Camp Schedule

IMPORTANT MarchingBand Information

Tell Us Your Story

Must-Have List

A Note from the Directors

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P R E - C A M P S U R V E Y SP l e a s e f i l l o u t t h e e n t r a n c e s u r v e y a n d m e d i c a l

i n f o r m a t i o n s u r v e y B E F O R E r e p o r t i n g t o c a m p . T h el i n k s a r e b e l o w :

E n t r a n c e S u r v e y

M e d i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n S u r v e y

P l e a s e i n c l u d e y o u r i n s u r a n c e c o m p a n y n a m e a n d p o l i c yn u m b e r t o c o m p l e t e t h e f o r m a c c u r a t e l y . A l t h o u g h h a v i n g

m e d i c a l i n s u r a n c e i s N O T r e q u i r e d f o r m e m b e r s h i p i n t h e F M B ,w e n e e d t o b e a w a r e o f a n y m e d i c a l c o n d i t i o n s s o t h a t w e

c a n a s s i s t y o u i n c a s e o f a n e m e r g e n c y .

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> S t u d e n t H e a l t h C e n t e r

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> S t u d e n t H e a l t h I n s u r a n c e

FMB Graduate Assistants!

BEN

BART L E T T  

Electr ica l & Computer

Engineer ing

Starkv i l le , Miss iss ipp i

Best FMB Exper ience :

The 2019 Wind

Ensemble tr ip to

Europe

J R

JAMORA

Electr ica l & Computer

Engineer ing

Memphis , Tennessee

Best FMB Exper ience :

NCAA Women's

Basketba l l

Tournament tr ip to

Port land , Oregon

EM I L Y

MCCABE

Mechanica l Eng ineer ingNashv i l le , Tennessee

Best FMB Exper ience :

Outback Bowl Tr ip ,

New Year 's 2019!

Emi ly 's pr imary ro le wi l l be

soc ia l media/ events

coord inator for the FMB!

KE L L Y

WAL TMAN

Publ ic Po l icy &

Admin istrat ion

Tombal l , Texas

Best FMB Exper ience :  

NCAA Women's

Basketba l l

Tournament tr ip to

Port land , Oregon

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Summer Merchandise Order

University Screenprint is taking ordersfor FMB apparel through July 22. Orderat www.tinyurl.com/FMB2020 and use

the password FMB2020. This is anoptional purchase.

DORM CHECK-IN Monday, August 3 - Percussionists who are dorm students will check in at Dogwood Hallbetween 2:00 and 4:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 5 - Squad Leaders who are dorm students will check in at DogwoodHall between 2:00 and 4:30 pm.

Saturday, August 8 - All new and returning band members who are dorm students will beassigned an individual check-in time by MSU Housing to move into their dorms.

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE CHECK-IN PROCEDURE.

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W I N D E N S E M B L E& J A Z Z E N S E M B L E

A U D I T I O N SA u d i t i o n m u s i c f o r c h a i r p l a c e m e n t i s n o wa v a i l a b l e t h r o u g h t h e " M e m b e r s " s e c t i o no f t h e M S U B a n d w e b s i t e . T h e r e w i l l b e

n o i n - p e r s o n a u d i t i o n s t h i s y e a r . A l lr e c o r d i n g s m u s t b e s u b m i t t e d b y

S a t u r d a y , A u g u s t 1 f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n .

2020 BAND CAMP SCHEDULE

Uniform Check OutAt this time, uniforms will not be issued during registration.

FeesThe band fee is $95. This amount will be assessed to your

student account during camp week.

ShoesThe FMB uses black, matte finish marching band shoes. No shinyfinish or athletic shoes are allowed. If you already have thecorrect type, you do not have to order new ones, but if you neednew shoes, we have a new procedure that we are following thisyear. Orders for new band shoes will be placed online, andno “in person” shoe sales will take place during bandcamp. We are working this year with Southern Performances tomake online purchases easy. To order, simply visithttps://www.southernperformances.com/mississippi-state All orders placed this way will be delivered to the band hall,which means you won’t have to pay shipping. This ordering sitewill be live on  July 10, and we strongly recommend that youorder your shoes prior to band camp.

Additional Uniform InformationNew members will be issued a new summer uniform duringband camp. All veteran members should bring the summeruniform they received last year including the sweatshirt from thebowl trip. If parts need to be replaced, contact the band officeimmediately! ALL students must provide white (or mostlywhite) athletic shoes and ankle (short) socks to wear withthe summer uniform. Students should also have BLACKPANTS  to wear to certain performances/ events. THE PANTSSHOULD NOT BE JEANS, YOGA PANTS, OR LEGGINGS. Pleasehave these items secured by the beginning of band camp.

Lyres/ Flip Folders/ CowbellsALL wind players must have a lyre and flip folder with 20+ pages.(Note: sousaphones will only need the flip folder.) We willprovide lyres for school-owned mellophones, baritones, andtenor saxes. ALL band members except for Color Guard,Percussion, and Twirlers MUST have a cowbell as part of the pre-game show.

ParkingDuring pre-school Band Camp, band members can park inthe gravel lot by the music building, behind the health center, orin the south residence zone parking lot across the streetregardless of their parking permit zone. HOWEVER, you MUSThave a MSU parking decal to avoid receiving a ticket.

Parking in the circle drive, staff parking, or beside/ behind the ball hall is strictly prohibited!

ResponsibilityEquipment and uniforms not returned (or returned damaged)

will be charged to your student account and a hold will beplaced on your records until the equipment is returned or

payment is received.

Recommended Equipment- Good quality clarinet reeds - Mitchell Lurie, Vandoren, etc.

- Good quality saxophone reeds - Vandoren, La Voz, etc.

Mouthpiece RecommendationsClarinet - B45 or equivalent

Alto Saxophone - C*Tenor Saxophone - Yamaha 5C

Trumpet - Bach 3C or equivalentHorn - Medium cup, MDC

Trombone/ Baritone - 6.5 AL or equivalentSousaphone - Bach 18 or Conn Hellberg

ALL STUDENTS WHO USE A SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT(INCLUDING TENOR SAX, HORN/ MELLOPHONE, BARITONE,

AND TUBA) MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN MOUTHPIECE.

PercussionAll percussionists will report to the band hall Tuesday, August 4by 9:00 am. The percussion instructor, Dr. Baker, may becontacted at jbaker@colled.msstate.edu with any questions thatyou may have. Percussionists should reserve 4:30-6:00 pmeach day for band. Section rehearsals will be on Wednesdayimmediately after band for one hour.

GuardAll guard members should reserve 4:00-6:00 pm Mondaythrough Friday for band rehearsal. Please do not schedule aclass at this time. There is no separate course code for ColorGuard, but you are required to be at this rehearsal. All colorguard members should register for Marching Band (MU 251101). Our Captains this year are Jessica Huffman, Nichole Hunt,Samantha Gregore, and Marla Grace McCaskill.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact theAuxiliary Advisor Tim Avant. (timavant@yahoo.com)

Important Marching Band Information

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SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONSThe band will provide some meals throughout the

week of camp. If you have a special dietary situation(i.e. - vegetarian, vegan, peanut allergy, lactose

intolerance, etc.), please contact Mr. Corhern byphone (662-325-2713) or email (wc74@msstate.edu)

by AUGUST 1 so that we can attempt toaccommodate your needs!

It has been the greatest privilege be apart of an organizationthat deeply cares for each and every performer. Throughoutthis whole experience, I will always miss the laughs, cries, andall the hard work in between. Joining the Famous MaroonBand is something I will never change in the world, so myadvice for you is to soak in every moment and cherish it.

Ja'Mon Peters, TubaFashion Design and Merchandising

Senior, Caledonia, MS

The FMB has given me my greatest friends and hasafforded me the greatest life lessons and experiences Icould have asked for in college. I am going into myfinal season with the FMB knowing there is a place forme among the most genuine group of people atMississippi State. Hail State and Go Dawgs!!

Matthew Duck, Baritone - Electrical EngineeringSenior, Southaven, MS

Joining the band helped me with thetransition into college. Everyone is so niceand made Starkville feel like home. I’m reallylooking forward to August and this footballseason!

Hailey Fookes, Tenor Sax Secondary Education (Mathematics)

Sophomore, Signal Mountain, TN

There are very few people who cansay they’ve had chills from a piece ofmusic, and I promise that you willhave more of those moments thanever before with the Famous MaroonBand. Savor every single one of themand every opportunity you get tomake music with such a fantasticgroup of people—I am so grateful forall the memories I’ve had with theFMB and can’t wait to make more!

Madeline Lee, Oboe / ManagerMusic & Political Science

Sophomore, Ocean Springs, MS

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Being a part of the FMB has given memultiple opportunities. I have madesome lifelong friendships and enjoyedsome memorable moments.

Keairra Hewitt, Clarinet - Music EducationSenior, Pearl, MS

M U S T - H A V E L I S T

ALL MEMBERS:- Mouthpiece (all wind instruments)- Large water jug (see picture to right - 0.5 or 1 gallon)- Masks (required in ALL campus buildings)- Black pants (not jeans, yoga pants, or leggings!)

VETERANS:- Old summer uniform (Adidas polo/ shorts)- Dri-fit shirt and shorts- Sweatshirt from the Music City Bowl trip Find these items and check their condition. If replacementparts are needed, contact Mr. Corhern immediately!

P R E P A R E F O R T H E H E A T !D u r i n g   b a n d c a m p , r e m e m b e r :

- D R I N K P L E N T Y O F W A T E R ! B r i n g y o u r o w n w a t e r b o t t l e w i t hy o u t o c a m p .

- A p p l y ( a n d r e - a p p l y ) s u n s c r e e n .

- W e a r a h a t o r v i s o r .

- D o n ' t " l o c k " y o u r k n e e s t o e n s u r e p r o p e r c i r c u l a t i o n .

- W e a r l i g h t c o l o r e d , l o o s e f i t t i n g c l o t h i n g ( s h i r t s a r e r e q u i r e df o r r e h e a r s a l s ) .

I f y o u s t a r t s p e n d i n g m o r e t i m e o u t s i d e N O W , i t w i l l h e l p y o u rb o d y a d j u s t t o t h e h e a t .

Concert Dates

Famous Maroon Band Staff

Elva Kaye Lance, Director of Bandseklance@colled.msstate.edu

Dr. Clifton Taylor, Associate Director of Bandscliftontaylor@colled.msstate.edu

Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bandscaarhus@colled.msstate.edu

Mr. Hunter Corhern, Band Coordinatorhcorhern@colled.msstate.edu

Dr. Jason Baker, Percussion Instructorjbaker@colled.msstate.edu

Mr. Tim Avant, Auxiliary Advisortimavant@yahoo.com

Famous Maroon Band Office

Phone: 662-325-2713Fax: 662-325-0335

msuband.msstate.edu

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**Subject to change**

Thursday, November 5 - Wind Ensemble Concert Bettersworth Auditorium

Thursday-Saturday, January 28 - 30 - Honor Band Clinic Bettersworth Auditorium

Sunday, February 21 - Concert and Symphonic Band ConcertBettersworth Auditorium 

Thursday, April 15 - Wind Ensemble Concert Bettersworth Auditorium

Sunday, April 18 - Concert and Symphonic Band ConcertBettersworth Auditorium

Monday, April 19 - Jazz Band Concert Bettersworth Auditorium