Note: DO NOT register for band camp until you have received and accepted your invitation to join the 2017 Southerners Colorguard.
Things to Know
The Online Registration Form is required of all Members: Rookies & Vets. This is especially important for students who will be marching drum corps and will be late arriving to camp! If you experience any problems registering, simply email your section leaders instead.
Dates:
All new members and weapon auditionees will attend Weapon & Rookie Camp, which will begin on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4. Dorm check-in for all rookies will be from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 4. All weapon auditionees will report for evening block on Friday. Vets will report Sunday, Aug. 6. Any vets planning to live in the dorm for band camp must check into the dorm at the same time as the rookies, on Friday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. If you are marching drum corps this summer, you will need to report to camp no later than the 9:30 a.m. rehearsal Monday, Aug. 14. Drum corps participants will need to report to the dorm they are moving into and see a resident assistant between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14.
Housing:
If you would like to be housed in a dorm room during band camp, here are a few things you will need to know. For those of you that will be staying in a dorm as your permanent housing for the fall semester, you will move directly to your permanent dorm when you check in at camp. If you are not staying in the dorm for the upcoming academic year, you will be housed in Dixon Hall (males) or Curtiss Hall (females) until Wednesday, Aug. 16. On that date, before 12 noon, you will need to move to your apartment, house, etc. The dorms do not provide any of the basic necessities needed for overnight stays; therefore, you will need to bring your own linens and toiletries for band camp.
Meals:
Sodexo Food Services on campus will be open during band camp. Sodexo will be offering an all-you-can-eat deal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during camp for $5.00 per meal. If you are interested in eating there, you can purchase meals at the door (cash only). If you don’t wish to take advantage of this deal, you might plan to visit restaurants in town for your meals. Please note that some local restaurants do not accept credit/debit cards, and others do not accept checks. Plan accordingly! Finally, some students will bring small refrigerators, buy food at the grocery store, and prepare their own meals. Whichever way you go, be sure to eat healthy, complete meals during band camp. You’ll need strength and energy to make it through rehearsal!
Attendance:
Our outstanding band organization did not gain its national reputation without the full attendance of its members. Accordingly, your perfect and timely attendance is expected to be the norm. Please print and keep the camp schedule for reference during band camp. Minor adjustments in the rehearsal schedule will occur as needed; however, the time parameters will not be expanded. Ask off from work NOW!
Equipment:
Your equipment should be brought to each rehearsal (including our first meeting). You will need a pencil to mark your music and drill charts. During rehearsals it is very important to wear only quality, close-toed athletic footwear. The asphalt practice field will take its toll on your feet, so be prepared!
Colorguard:
Members will be required to purchase some personal items for use in the guard. Please be prepared to make these purchases upon arrival at camp. Please check the JSU Colorguard website for any additional information.
Questions?
You may contact the Band Office at (256) 782-5562 for general information. For more specific questions regarding your section, it is recommended that you post your question on the Southerners Facebook page. You can usually expect an answer there within a day or two.
Dates:
All new members and weapon auditionees will attend Weapon & Rookie Camp, which will begin on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4. Dorm check-in for all rookies will be from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 4. All weapon auditionees will report for evening block on Friday. Vets will report Sunday, Aug. 6. Any vets planning to live in the dorm for band camp must check into the dorm at the same time as the rookies, on Friday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. If you are marching drum corps this summer, you will need to report to camp no later than the 9:30 a.m. rehearsal Monday, Aug. 14. Drum corps participants will need to report to the dorm they are moving into and see a resident assistant between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14.
Housing:
If you would like to be housed in a dorm room during band camp, here are a few things you will need to know. For those of you that will be staying in a dorm as your permanent housing for the fall semester, you will move directly to your permanent dorm when you check in at camp. If you are not staying in the dorm for the upcoming academic year, you will be housed in Dixon Hall (males) or Curtiss Hall (females) until Wednesday, Aug. 16. On that date, before 12 noon, you will need to move to your apartment, house, etc. The dorms do not provide any of the basic necessities needed for overnight stays; therefore, you will need to bring your own linens and toiletries for band camp.
Meals:
Sodexo Food Services on campus will be open during band camp. Sodexo will be offering an all-you-can-eat deal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during camp for $5.00 per meal. If you are interested in eating there, you can purchase meals at the door (cash only). If you don’t wish to take advantage of this deal, you might plan to visit restaurants in town for your meals. Please note that some local restaurants do not accept credit/debit cards, and others do not accept checks. Plan accordingly! Finally, some students will bring small refrigerators, buy food at the grocery store, and prepare their own meals. Whichever way you go, be sure to eat healthy, complete meals during band camp. You’ll need strength and energy to make it through rehearsal!
Attendance:
Our outstanding band organization did not gain its national reputation without the full attendance of its members. Accordingly, your perfect and timely attendance is expected to be the norm. Please print and keep the camp schedule for reference during band camp. Minor adjustments in the rehearsal schedule will occur as needed; however, the time parameters will not be expanded. Ask off from work NOW!
Equipment:
Your equipment should be brought to each rehearsal (including our first meeting). You will need a pencil to mark your music and drill charts. During rehearsals it is very important to wear only quality, close-toed athletic footwear. The asphalt practice field will take its toll on your feet, so be prepared!
Colorguard:
Members will be required to purchase some personal items for use in the guard. Please be prepared to make these purchases upon arrival at camp. Please check the JSU Colorguard website for any additional information.
Questions?
You may contact the Band Office at (256) 782-5562 for general information. For more specific questions regarding your section, it is recommended that you post your question on the Southerners Facebook page. You can usually expect an answer there within a day or two.
Greetings from Dr. Bodiford
Hello Southerners!
I hope that you are as excited about the upcoming fall as I am. Did you know that our first football game against UTC will be the opening game of the 2017 college football season? The game is called “The Montgomery Kickoff Classic” and will be aired on ESPN!
The preparations for “Angels Among Us” are going great. I think that you guys are going to love performing this show. It will be very uplifting!
I offer a sincere welcome to everyone who will be joining The Marching Southerners for the first time. You are about to embark on a life-changing experience! You will find Southerners band camp to be one of the most enjoyable band camps you have ever experienced. The atmosphere is very positive and we accomplish a great deal every day. As you prepare for camp, try to eat as healthy as possible and stay in good physical shape over the summer months.
Everyone (including vets) MUST attend band camp. We will be using the registration numbers as a guide for how many spots we should include in the drill. If you plan to attend band camp, you must register online before July 1, 2017. Any student registering after July 1 will be given the lowest priority when considering people for positions. You can register for camp online by clicking here. Please read the “Things to Know” section of this newsletter for information on camp dates, schedules, housing, fees, meals, etc.
Last but not least, if you are marching with a drum corps this summer, you must arrive at camp by the 9:30 a.m. rehearsal on Monday, August 14.
Have a safe and fun summer! I look forward to seeing everyone in August!
Blow Southerners!
Dr. B
P.S. Make sure you complete and submit the online band camp registration form today!
I hope that you are as excited about the upcoming fall as I am. Did you know that our first football game against UTC will be the opening game of the 2017 college football season? The game is called “The Montgomery Kickoff Classic” and will be aired on ESPN!
The preparations for “Angels Among Us” are going great. I think that you guys are going to love performing this show. It will be very uplifting!
I offer a sincere welcome to everyone who will be joining The Marching Southerners for the first time. You are about to embark on a life-changing experience! You will find Southerners band camp to be one of the most enjoyable band camps you have ever experienced. The atmosphere is very positive and we accomplish a great deal every day. As you prepare for camp, try to eat as healthy as possible and stay in good physical shape over the summer months.
Everyone (including vets) MUST attend band camp. We will be using the registration numbers as a guide for how many spots we should include in the drill. If you plan to attend band camp, you must register online before July 1, 2017. Any student registering after July 1 will be given the lowest priority when considering people for positions. You can register for camp online by clicking here. Please read the “Things to Know” section of this newsletter for information on camp dates, schedules, housing, fees, meals, etc.
Last but not least, if you are marching with a drum corps this summer, you must arrive at camp by the 9:30 a.m. rehearsal on Monday, August 14.
Have a safe and fun summer! I look forward to seeing everyone in August!
Blow Southerners!
Dr. B
P.S. Make sure you complete and submit the online band camp registration form today!
From the Colorguard Coordinator, Mr. Rodney Bailey
Hello everyone! I hope this message finds you well.
It is such an exciting time to be a Southerners Colorguard Member! We have so many great things in store for the 2017 season. By now, I am sure you have been made aware of the INCREDIBLE new practice field and storage facility that is being built from the ground up specifically for the Southerners. If you haven’t had a chance to go online and look at pictures, I highly encourage you do so!
Weather permitting, we will be using the practice field for part of our May auditions on May 19-20. If you cannot make it to auditions that weekend, please visit our Southerners Colorguard Audition page, as there is an alternate date set aside for individuals who cannot make it to the initial audition.
Also, if you are an incoming freshman and are selected for the guard, you might want to sign up for an early orientation. That way, the chances of you receiving your first choice of classes are greater.
I cannot express to you how excited we are about the 2017 edition of the JSU Marching Southerners! The flags and uniforms have already been designed and we are now in the final stages of mapping out the visual program. The only thing missing is YOU!
If you have any questions about orientation or any colorguard-related material, please feel free to contact me at colorguardjsu@gmail.com or visit the JSU Colorguard website.
It is such an exciting time to be a Southerners Colorguard Member! We have so many great things in store for the 2017 season. By now, I am sure you have been made aware of the INCREDIBLE new practice field and storage facility that is being built from the ground up specifically for the Southerners. If you haven’t had a chance to go online and look at pictures, I highly encourage you do so!
Weather permitting, we will be using the practice field for part of our May auditions on May 19-20. If you cannot make it to auditions that weekend, please visit our Southerners Colorguard Audition page, as there is an alternate date set aside for individuals who cannot make it to the initial audition.
Also, if you are an incoming freshman and are selected for the guard, you might want to sign up for an early orientation. That way, the chances of you receiving your first choice of classes are greater.
I cannot express to you how excited we are about the 2017 edition of the JSU Marching Southerners! The flags and uniforms have already been designed and we are now in the final stages of mapping out the visual program. The only thing missing is YOU!
If you have any questions about orientation or any colorguard-related material, please feel free to contact me at colorguardjsu@gmail.com or visit the JSU Colorguard website.
From the Drum Majors
Hello Southerners!
The drum majors and section leaders would like to welcome everyone to the upcoming 2017-2018 marching season! We have an incredible year ahead of us, and we really hope you are as ready to get started as we are.
This year’ show, “Angels Among Us,” is an uplifting and encouraging show which reflects on the vital importance of the people who appear in our lives when we need them most. It’s sure to be an exhilarating show filled with jaw-dropping hits, tear-jerking moments, and awe-inspiring music! We look forward to using our talents to make this show unforgettable for all of the men, women, and children who get the opportunity to witness our exhibition and halftime shows throughout the season.
We absolutely cannot wait to put this show on with you. With an opportunity to touch the hearts of thousands with our 2017 production, this season is bound to be an exciting one!
BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!
Your Drum Majors,
Koree Martin - koreemartin7@gmail.com
Andrew Record - andrewrecord@hotmail.com
Caleb Howard - choward4@stu.jsu.edu
Lindsey Barkley - lbarkley@stu.jsu.edu
The drum majors and section leaders would like to welcome everyone to the upcoming 2017-2018 marching season! We have an incredible year ahead of us, and we really hope you are as ready to get started as we are.
This year’ show, “Angels Among Us,” is an uplifting and encouraging show which reflects on the vital importance of the people who appear in our lives when we need them most. It’s sure to be an exhilarating show filled with jaw-dropping hits, tear-jerking moments, and awe-inspiring music! We look forward to using our talents to make this show unforgettable for all of the men, women, and children who get the opportunity to witness our exhibition and halftime shows throughout the season.
We absolutely cannot wait to put this show on with you. With an opportunity to touch the hearts of thousands with our 2017 production, this season is bound to be an exciting one!
BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!
Your Drum Majors,
Koree Martin - koreemartin7@gmail.com
Andrew Record - andrewrecord@hotmail.com
Caleb Howard - choward4@stu.jsu.edu
Lindsey Barkley - lbarkley@stu.jsu.edu
