Alumni Band
Alumni Band
About this Event
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | USM v. Troy | Time TBD
Celebrate the 103rd anniversary of The Pride on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the final home game of the season. The game time hasnāt been set yet, but regardless, we will most likely meet at 8 a.m. on Pride Field to kick off a day of fun!
We want YOU there and ask that you invite at least one fellow Pride of Mississippi member to be a part of this very special day. Play classic 51¶ŗÄĢ Miss favorites along with The Pride at halftime and celebrate the new class of Pride Alumni on senior day.
Alumni are welcome to participate in the performance or simply be a part of the festivities. Options range between $65 tickets, which include lunch, admission to the football game, and a black Pride of Mississippi Alumni Band polo, and $45 for those who have purchased an Alumni Band polo.
Also, your fee will make you a charter member of the newly re-formed Alumni Band Association. More details coming on that at a later date!
Reach out to your alumni friends and letās make this year even bigger! Register TODAY!
Tentative Schedule
| Time | To-Do |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m | Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. | Sectional on Pride Field |
| 9:20 a.m. |
Halftime with The Pride
|
| 9:45 a.m. | Full Halftime Run |
| 10:30 a.m. | Campus/School of Music Tour |
| 11:15 a.m. | Lunch and Alumni Band Meeting @ The Fresh Food Co. in Student Union |
|
Optional Game Day Festivities: Watch Eagle Walk - 12:30 p.m. Pep Rally @ Spirit Park - 12:55 p.m. Drumline Showcase @ Bennett - 1:15 p.m. |
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| TBD | Line up to march to stadium |
| TBD | Pride of Mississippi Pregame |
| TBD | Kick-off |
| TBD | Halftime Performance |
| TBD | Mixer (Optional - Details T.B.A.) |
Family Members
While family members and guests are welcome to observe the festivities, they will
need to purchase their own tickets to the game and purchase lunch at The Fresh if
they wish. While they cannot sit inside the band with you, The Pride is anticipated
to be seated in East-side sections J and K and they might be able to purchase tickets
near that area or at least on the same side (but the best views and sound will be
on the home side for performance).
Have a question before you register? See the FAQ below or visit us one of the following ways:
- Go to group page on Facebook
- Email your questions to our new email address: USMAlumniBand@gmail.com
The registration fee is $65. It includes your official Alumni Band embroidered, black, polo-style, Alumni Band shirt, your game day ticket for admission, lunch with The Pride at The Fresh in the Student Union, a tour of the campus, and other events to be announced. Registration is $45 if you already own an Alumni Band polo.
While family members and guests are welcome to observe the festivities, they will need to purchase their own tickets to the game and purchase lunch at The Fresh if they wish. While they cannot sit inside the band with you, The Pride is anticipated to be seated in East-side sections J and K and they might be able to purchase tickets near that area or at least on the same side (but the best views and sound will be on the home side for performance).
No, you do not have to march. We want everyone to come and participate at their own individual comfort level. Registration is still required, but you donāt have to march.
You can still participate! We want everyone to come and participate at their own individual comfort level. Registration is still required, you can still march out without playing or performing.
All Black. Once you register online, your official Alumni Band embroidered, black, polo-style, Alumni Band shirt will be reserved for you to pick up at our Saturday morning rehearsal on Pride Field.
- Official Alumni Band Black Polo Shirt
- Black pants (wear your own all-black dress, business casual or athletic (track) pants. Avoid stripes or piping if possible. All-black is preferred.
- Black Socks
- Black Shoes (wear your own all-black dress, business casual or athletic shoes. Avoid stripes or piping if possible. All-black is preferred.
This year we will be embedded with the current members of The Pride and together will play both The USM Fight Song (51¶ŗÄĢ To The Top!) and Amazing Grace.
Sheet music is all-digital these days. You can download/print copies of the music to be played.
USM Bands instruments are in use by currently enrolled students. If you need an instrument, we suggest the following:
- Ask a friend or family member to borrow theirs
- Ask your local middle school, high school or community college or university if you can borrow and instrument for a short time.
- See if you can rent and instrument form your local music store
- Music & Arts (formerly Mississippi Music, Inc) has instruments available statewide for those in/near Mississippi. Contact them at 1.800.844.2263
- Flag poles and flags will be provided by USM Bands.
Videos to learn or relearn the Flag routines to The Fight Song and Amazing Grace are
forthcoming. Email: USMAlumniBand@gmail.com and ask us to send you a link to the videos once they are available. Put āGuard Routineā
in the subject line of your email.
There are a couple of folks who have already asked to march Rifle. Email USMAlumniBand@gmail.com and we will connect you to each other so that you may coordinate your routine. Put
āRifle Routineā in the subject line of your email. Likewise, the Feature Twirler Alumni
have traditionally coordinated their routines as well as what they will wear on filed.
Twirlers can email us for further information.
If you donāt live near Hattiesburg, you may want to plan to come Friday and spend
the night. Saturday morningās onsite registration and rehearsal with The Pride is
early in the morning on Saturday. There are a number of new hotels near campus. Visit
this local website to see area hotels and restaurants: