WELCOME
A Note from the Directors
Meet the Drum Majors!
Band Camp Schedule,
Football Schedule,
& More
IMPORTANT Marching
Band Information
Football Ticket Information
TellUs Your Story
Notes from
Kappa Kappa Psi
Phi Mu Alpha
& Sigma Alpha Iota
Welcome to the 2023 Famous Maroon Band!
Greetings, Members of the Famous Maroon Band:
Things are already busy, and plans are underway for the 2023-24 edition of the FMB.
We are pleased that you all will be joining us in our program. We are excited to be able
to continue many of the shared experiences and traditions of our program in
performances, rehearsals, and travel that are so important to us all. But before that
time, we hope that your summer plans will include time for rest and recharging for the
opportunities ahead in the upcoming academic year.
This newsletter contains lots of important information concerning your membership in our
band program. Please read it! We have included information about the pre-school
camp, the football season, and the projected performance dates for the academic
year.
Marching band is a class (MU 2511), as are all music ensembles. EVERYONE must be
registered for the class by July 1 to participate (returning members, too). If you have a
circumstance that prevents your registration by July 1, you must communicate with our
office directly prior to July 1, or you will not have a position in our program. Also, as a
reminder, everyone must attend band camp!
We have a very talented group of new students coming into our program and excellent
musicianship and leadership from our returning members. We think this is going to be a
great year for the Famous Maroon Band. In the days ahead, make time for rest and
relaxation, play your horn a little bit, seek to be inspired, and take care of the
preparation and details for the school year so that you can maximize your experience
at MSU and in the Famous Maroon Band. Please let us know how we can assist you as we
move toward the school year.
Have a great summer!
Elva Kaye Lance Dr. Clifton Taylor Dr. Craig Aarhus
Director of Bands Associate Director of Bands Associate Director of Bands
FMB NEWS
A Note from the Directors
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | I S S U E 1 2 1
DORM CHECK-IN
Drumline, guard captains, drum majors, and squad
leaders living in dorm housing will check into their
dorm prior to the scheduled report time for band
camp. Drumline members who are dorm students will
check-in on MONDAY, JULY 31. Other leadership
living in the dorm will check-in on WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 2. More information will be provided as it
becomes available.
MeetYour Drum Majors!
C H R I S T O P H E R
J O L I V E T T E
Sophomore
Psychology/ En glish
Birmingham, Al abama
Fun Fact: Christopher owns
about 110 vinyl records, 150
CDs, 30 cassettes, and has
about 27 days w orth of music
on his YouTube playlist. He’s
guaranteed to recommend at
least one song you’ll like!
K E L S E I
E L M O R E
Senior
Chemical Engin eering
Demopolis, Ala bama
Fun Fact: Kelsei used to
have a pet cow on campus
(now she’s somewhere in
the freezer at Bulldog
Burger). Now she has a pet
rabbit named T humper!
M A D E L I N E
K E L L Y
Junior
Biomedical Eng ineering
Starkville, Mississippi
Fun Fact: Madeline's
favorite comfort food
restaurant in Starkville is
Tyummi. Be sure to get
the chicken ph o!
F A I T H
B A U G H M A N
Senior
Music Educatio n
Northport, Ala bama
Fun Fact: Faith is a
coffee fanatic and can
tell you how to make just
about a ny coffee drink.
She also runs her own
coffee shop out of her
dorm room!
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | F M B N E W S
SUMMER MERCHANDISE ORDER
University Screenprint is taking orders for Famous Maroon Band apparel for students and parents.
This is an optional purchase. To place an order, please visit https://tinyurl.com/fmb2023
BAND EVENTS
September 2
Marching Honor Band
October 7
Band Parent Day &
Alumni Band
2023 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
(TENTATIVE)
Cowbell Yell
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
(Marching Honor Band)
ARIZONA
LSU
@ South Carolina (pep band*)
ALABAMA
WESTERN MICHIGAN
(Parent Day/ Alumni Band)
@ Arkansas (pep band*)
@ Auburn (pep band*)
KENTUCKY
(Homecoming)
@ Texas A&M (no travel)
SOUTHERN MISS
(Patriotic Show)
OLE MISS (full band) ***
SEC Championship
Possible Bowl Game
TBA
9/2
9/9
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/21
10/28
11/4
11/11
11/18
11/23
12/2
TBA
*Pep band assignments will be
announced during band camp.
*** Thanksgiving night - This is a
required full band performance.
Band Camp Schedule
Monday, July 31
All drumline students living on-campus will move in.
Check-in will occur at Dogwood Hall between 2:00-4:30 pm.
Tuesday, August 1
Drumline Camp begins at 9:00 am at the Band Hall.
Wednesday, August 2
Squad Leaders, Drum Majors, and Guard Captains living on
campus will move in. Check-in will occur at Dogwood Hall
between 2:00-4:30 pm. Report to the band hall for
rehearsal at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, August 6
All band students living on campus will move into their
dorms in the morning. All band members will check-in at
the band hall by sections throughout the day. Expect the
full schedule in the July newsletter. There will be an
afternoon rehearsal for new members.
Monday - Friday, August 7-11
BAND CAMP!
Monday - Tuesday, August 14-15
Marching Band rehearsal from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Wednesday, August 16
Classes begin. Regular rehearsal from 5:00-6:00 pm.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
We will have three uniform fitting dates at the band hall during
the summer for any wind or percussion band members. While it
is not required, this will help speed up your check-in at the start
of band camp. New members are strongly encouraged to take
advantage of this opportunity. Please contact Mr. Corhern at
fitting time for you!
JUNE 6
JUNE 16
JUNE 20
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | F M B N E W S
"First Day" Instructions for Members
Living on Campus
At this time, band registration by section will begin at
8:30 am, Sunday, August 6, at the band hall. MSU
Housing will also have a staggered check-in for all new
and returning band students living on campus that
morning.
It may be necessary for your parents, friends, etc. to
finish moving your things into your dorm while you
report to band for check-in. Rehearsals will begin in the
afternoon for new students.
Class/Lab Conflicts
Because we only rehearse 4-5 hours a week, it is important
that every member be present for every rehearsal. In recent
years, we have seen a surge in the number of class conflicts.
That significantly holds back the daily progress of the band.
While we do not expect you to build your schedule completely
around the band, we have to trust that everyone is making
every effort to avoid all class conflicts.
Permitted class conflicts must meet
all three of the following criteria:
- The class must be required in your major (not an elective)
- The class must have only one section offered
- You may not miss more than one hour of rehearsal per week
because of your class
If your conflict does not meet these criteria, please resolve the
conflict in your schedule before band camp. Jobs or regularly
scheduled meetings are not considered class conflicts and will
not be excused.
Instruments
We will provide piccolos, tenor saxophones, mellophones,
baritones, and sousaphones. All wind players must provide
their own mouthpieces. Students with a personally-owned
instrument that requires a lyre must provide their own (except
piccolos and trombones).
Digital Flip Folders
Two years ago, the FMB moved into the digital age with our
music distribution--no more bulky paper flip folders. Instead,
you will use your smart phone along with the FlipFolder app to
access music digitally, and your phone will be attached to a
special "uniclip" that will hold your phone securely. If your
personally-owned instrument normally uses a lyre, you will still
need one for the season (except piccolos and trombones), so
please purchase one this summer. We also recommend that
you purchase a portable battery charger for your device
(typically less than $20) so that you’ll have enough battery life
for late afternoon rehearsals and gamedays.
Rehearsal Attire
For all rehearsals, please wear a t-shirt, shorts, socks, and
athletic shoes. Please do not wear flip flops, sandals, Chacos,
boots, high heels, dress shoes, hiking boots, etc. for marching.
Marching Uniform Shoes
The FMB uses black, matte finish marching band shoes. No
shiny finish or athletic shoes are allowed. If you already have the
correct type, you do not have to order new ones. If you need
new shoes, orders can be placed online with Southern
Performances. All orders placed this way will be delivered to the
band hall, which means you won’t have to pay shipping. We
strongly recommend that you order your shoes prior to band
camp. To order, simply visit the following website and use the
code MSSTATE2023 at checkout:
https://www.southernperformances.com/mississippi-state/
Fees
A band membership fee of $95 will be charged to your
university account to cover the purchase of a uniform dri-fit
supplement, summer uniform, t-shirt, ball cap, dry cleaning of
the uniform three times during the season, and some meals
at band camp. Students using school-owned instruments will
be charged $15 for maintenance.
Summer Uniform
NEW members will be issued their summer uniform during
band camp. Returning members will be expected to use
their uniform from last year (Maroon polo, white dri-fit
shirt, black Adidas shorts, black compression shorts).
Find these items now - don't wait until band camp!
All students must provide white (or mostly white) athletic
shoes and ankle (short) white socks to wear with our summer
performance uniform.
Drumline
All percussionists will report to the band hall Tuesday, August
1 at 9:00 am. The percussion instructor, Dr. Baker, may be
contacted at [email protected]ate.edu with any questions
that you may have. Percussionists should reserve 4:30-6:00
pm each day for band. Section rehearsals will be on
Wednesday immediately after band for one hour.
Guard & Twirlers
All guard members and twirlers should reserve 4:00-6:00 pm
Monday through Friday for band rehearsal. Guard members
can contact Ms. Parker at [email protected] if there
are any questions.
***Dietary Needs***
The FMB will share many meals throughout the fall semester.
The band staff will do our best to accommodate dietary
restrictions, especially during band camp, but we cannot help
you if we do not know what your situation is beforehand.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Mr.
Corhern at [email protected] by July 1 so that he can
plan accordingly.
Important Marching Band Information
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | F M B N E W S
Zach Mahon
General Manager | Ticket Sales
Mississippi State Athletics
O662.325.8890
Ezmahon@athletics.msstate.edu
Bryan Building | 288 Lakeview Dr. | Miss. State, MS 39762
Mississippi State Athletics is offering season ticket packages for band parents, giving you the
opportunity to cheer on the Bulldogs alongside your fellow band members and their families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the action and support your student and the
Famous Maroon Band.
Season ticket packages give you access to all eight home games, including matchups against
some of the biggest rivals in the SEC such as Ole Miss, LSU, and Alabama. You'll also receive
exclusive benefits like priority seating, access to purchasing away game tickets, and more.
Here are the details on the available season ticket packages:
Upper-level season tickets: $250 per seat
Lower-level season tickets: $420 per seat (includes additional Bulldog Club
donation)
To purchase your season tickets or for more information on other ticket packages, please
call the ticket office at662-325-2600 (ext. 2) and speak with a live representative.
We look forward to seeing you out at Davis Wade Stadium!
Football Ticket Information
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | F M B N E W S
The FMB has been the highlight of my college experience. It has given me
friends, roommates, and memories that I will love and cherish for the rest
of my life. Every band camp, rehearsal, game, parade, and trip have
amounted to my favorite memories in college. I look forward to the
coming season and know it will be the best! Hail State!
Ashlyn Hall, Horn - Music Education
Senior, Springville, TN
Never in my wildest
dreams did I think I'd
ever crave a hotdog
until I was conditioned
to do so after halftime
performances!
Cloey Norman
Color Guard - Psychology
Senior, Pass Christian, MS
Being in the Famous Maroon Band has taught me
a lot. It has helped me to come out of my shell and
allowed me the opportunity to make friendships
that will last a lifetime. Being in this band is an
adventure, and the journey is worthwhile!
Perashia Dunlap, Trumpet - Animal & Dairy Science
Senior, Hatley, MS
Tell Us Your Story!
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | F M B N E W S
The best part about coming to Mississippi
State is being in the band. It has always
been my dream to be a part of the Famous
Maroon Band, and I am so thankful to be a
member of this group. I can’t wait to make
more memories with some great people!
HAIL STATE!
Cameron Echols, Cymbals - Music Education
Senior, Calhoun City, MS
If there was one word to describe the
Famous Maroon Band, it would be Family. I
have had the opportunity to form
friendships and memories that I will never
forget. Whether it is the blazing summer
heat, or the coldest and rainiest night, my
time here with the Famous Maroon Band
will never be forgotten.
Thank you, Hail State!
Ethan Heverly, Trombone
Computer Science
Senior, Rossville, TN
Going to band practice and participating
in football games have become some of
the highlights of my week! No matter how
hard of a day or week I am having,
playing my instrument and marching to
fun tunes with my band family never fails
to brighten my mood. I've made a couple
of close friends, but I know that anyone in
the band would be happy to help me
with anything, whether that be Organic
Chemistry or figuring out where my next
set is. I cannot thank the FMB enough for
all of the amazing memories I have
created! Hail State!
Jordan Walters, Clarinet - Microbiology
Junior, Aurora, CO
Kappa Kappa Psi is a co-ed band service fraternity on campus. We serve the band program in a variety of ways, from working
registration tables to organizing the band hall. Outside of serving the band, we attend our own district and national conventions
focused on leadership, service, and brotherhood. Our chapter has experienced a lot of growth this past year and is looking forward
to celebrating our centennial this coming spring. Whether you are a returning or new member, we would love for you to join our
chapter; it is a great way to not only give back to the FMB, but also a chance to form a family like connection with fellow band
members. We are here to help you adjust to the band and to college life! If you are a freshman or a transfer member, we’d love for
you to reach out to us if you have any questions about marching band, classes, time management, or if you just want to make a
friend before you get to State! We want to get to know you and help you feel welcome! If you have any questions about ΚΚΨ or our
chapter (Epsilon) you can contact Tommy Ducey ([email protected]) or Ethan Heverly ([email protected]). Feel free to tweet
us or message us on social media. We look forward to a wonderful season in the FMB with you! Hail State!
Instagram - @kkpsi_epsilon1923 Twitter - @TeamEpsilon Facebook - Kappa Kappa Psi - Epsilon
The Epsilon Chi chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota would like to welcome the 2023 members of the Famous Maroon Band. We are
excited to have the opportunity to grow and develop as a sisterhood and to integrate new members into a healthy and positive
environment. If you are looking for an organization that will offer you support, encouragement, and a sisterhood based on the
common interest of music, then SAI is the organization for you. Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music fraternity formed to
“uphold the highest standards of music” and “to further the development of music in America and throughout the world.” We in
Epsilon Chi strive to provide continuous musical and educational resources to our members and the Starkville community. If you
are interested and want more information, you can find a sister in her letters during band camp or follow us on social media and
keep a look out for posts about our upcoming recruitment week. You can also email us at [email protected].
We look forward to a wonderful semester! Hail State!
Instagram - @sai_epsilonchi Twitter - @sai_epsilonchi Facebook - Sigma Alpha Iota – Epsilon Chi
The Lambda Phi chapter of Phi Mu Alpha would like to say welcome to all of the new and returning members of the Famous
Maroon Band. For those that do not know, Phi Mu Alpha is a men’s social fraternity founded to advance music in America. Since
the chapter’s founding in 1963, Lambda Phi has seen numerous people cross through that come from a wide variety of majors and
backgrounds. Our philanthropy is centered around bringing music into our community. For example, we assist with the MSU music
programs and host and perform our ownconcerts on campus and within the Starkville community. Joining Phi Mu Alpha ismore
than service though. If you decide to join, you will be joining a diverse and welcoming brotherhood with the likes of people such as
John Philip Sousa and Fred Rogers. Phi Mu Alpha is not only a good way to meet new people but will also help create lifelong
friends and memories. During band camp, reach out to a brother in his letters or attend our information session if you want to
learn more. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email ([email protected]), or you can message
us on social media! We will be posting recruitment events closer to band camp, so follow us to ensure that you don’t miss out!We
look forward to seeing all of you this upcoming semester! Hail State!
Instagram - @msstate.sinfonia Facebook - Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Lambda Phi Chapter
J U N E 2 0 2 3 | F M B N E W S
Kappa Kappa Psi
Phi Mu Alpha Sigma Alpha Iota
WIND ENSEMBLE (Fall Semester)
Course Code: MU 2571 01
Course Number: 33479
3:30 - 4:45 pm Tuesday and Thursday
Audition material for chair placement
will be available on the band website in
July: msuband.msstate.edu
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (Fall Semester)
Course Code: MU 2911 01
Course Number: 33491
12:00 - 1:50 pm Friday
Audition material will be available
on the band website in July:
msuband.msstate.edu
MARCHING BAND
Course Code: MU 2511 01
Course Number: 33476
5:00 - 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday,
Fridays before home games,
and game day rehearsals for
Marching Honor Band, Parent Day,
and the Egg Bowl.
**Subject to change**
Thursday, October 5 - Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 pm, Bettersworth Auditorium
Thursday, November 2 - Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 pm, Bettersworth Auditorium
Friday, November 17 - Jazz Band Concert
7:30 pm, Music Lecture-Recital Hall
Thursday-Saturday, January 25-27 - MSU Honor Band Clinic
Friday, January 26 - Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 pm, Bettersworth Auditorium
Sunday, February 11 - Campus, Concert, Symphonic Bands Concert
2:00 pm, Bettersworth Auditorium
Tuesday, April 9 - Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 pm, Bettersworth Auditorium
Sunday, April 14 - Campus, Concert, Symphonic Bands Concert
2:00 pm, Bettersworth Auditorium
Monday, April 22 - Jazz Band Concert
7:30 pm, Music Lecture-Recital Hall
Campus Concert Dates
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Famous Maroon Band Staff
Elva Kaye Lance, Director of Bands
Dr. Clifton Taylor, Associate Director of Bands
Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands
Hunter Corhern, Band Coordinator
Dr. Jason Baker, Drumline Instructor
Sarah Parker, Auxiliary Advisor
Famous Maroon Band Office
Phone: 662-325-2713
Fax: 662-325-0335
msuband.msstate.edu
