Troy University Symphony Band

WOW! What an amazing performance of the annual Sounds of the Season concert tonight! Big congratulations to the Troy University Jazz Ensemble and their director Dave Camwell for a stunning performance. Congrats to Tori Lee Averett for organizing and facilitating the show, and all of the student actors, singers, and musicians. Congrats to Brenda Jean Hamilton for her terrific performance and to David Kirby spot-on 1940s radio announcer persona, to Kenny Beck for great sound and so many more. This was such a great show I was sad when it was over. There is so much amazing talent and ability, and incredible work ethic from the students and my colleagues at Troy University. Bravo!

We have the BEST alumni!

Family, connection keep Sound of the South alumni returning for Alumni Day - Troy Today The Sound of the South loomed a little larger during halftime of TROY’s last home game of the regular season as they welcomed SOTS alumni to play once again inside the walls of Veterans Memorial Stadium during Sound of the South Alumni Day.

This is cool! Congrats to Mike Huff!

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That is 𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝒐' 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉 in one photo! Led by Mike Huff and Nick Ciulla, the Troy University Trumpet Studio has a strong showing of Bach trumpets in their studio. Zoom in for a closer look. Count 'em! 🎺

Congratulations to the students in the Brass Chamber Music Recital and their instructors Mike Huff, Nick Ciulla, Jason Sulliman, Robert Pendergast, and Adam Pandolfi. It was a great concert!

We would love to see you at this concert. They’ve been working hard and it’s going to be great!

Congratulations to the Troy University Percussion Ensemble and Dr. Adam Blackstock and guest Gordon Stout on an amazing concert this afternoon. Several members from the Troy University Choirs joined the percussion ensemble, as well. Well done, all!

2023 Middle School SEUS Participants

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Thanks to everyone who has submitted applications and recommendations for the 2023 Troy University Middle School Southeastern United State Clinic and Concert Band. We are reviewing applications now and those chosen to participate will be posted on our website at www.music.troy.edu and www.soundofthesouth.org. We thank you for your patience.

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Middle School information and Registration is available now:

SEUS Middle School Honor Band and Clinic | Troy University The Southeastern United States Honor Bands will be held February 3-5, 2022 and will feature three groups of approximately 100 musicians each.

This is the link for Robert W. Smith's Celebration of Life Service.

TROY Live Broadcast

Parking for RWS Services, Friday, September 29, 2023.

The Troy University Symphony Band’s concert, scheduled for September 26, has been postponed. We will reschedule for a later date in October.

The Troy University Symphony Band will present its first concert of the year, "Masterworks: Mid-Century Modern," on September 26 at 7:00 in Claudia Crosby Theater. We hope you can attend, and admission, as always, is free. Full program is below:

William Schuman - George Washington Bridge
Krzysztof Penderecki - PIttsburgh Overture
William Schuman - When Jesus Wept
Paul Hindemith - Symphony in Bb

Symphony Band auditions start today! I can’t wait for our first rehearsal this Friday.

The Troy University Southeastern United States Clinic and Honor Band information is available. We hope to see you there this November! Click the link for information and updates.

https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-communication-fine-arts/departments/john-m-long-school-music/seus/middle-school.html

https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-communication-fine-arts/departments/john-m-long-school-music/sound-of-the-south/summer-study.html

Our final concert for the 2022-2023 year will take place on Monday, May 1 at 7:00 pm in Claudia Crosby Theater. Joining us is the Tuscaloosa High School Wind Ensemble, conducted by Troy alum Nick McDonald. Also featured are the Symphony Band conducting debut of our graduate assistants. We hope you can join us!

Program:
Overture in Five Flat - Julie Giroux
and the mountains rising nowhere - Joseph Schwantner
A Grainger Set:
-Spoon River
-Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon
-Colonial Song
-Shepherd's Hey
Symphony for Wind Ensemble: Wine Dark Sea - John Mackey

This will be a great show!

This is going to be an amazing event! Thanks to Susan L. Smith for spearheading this!

https://today.troy.edu/news/school-of-music-hosting-music-education-major-for-a-day-for-high-school-students/?fbclid=IwAR1Ln4oVTWRLFHWtNLXWgjqD0RSvSidaW5OqAyDw8ZpMIDWh58hBVo-VcPU

School of Music hosting first ever Music Education Major for a Day for high school students on March 24 - Troy Today Troy University’s John M. Long School of Music invites high school students interested in pursuing a career in music or music education to attend Music Education Major for a Day on March 24.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in being a Music Education Major at Troy University!
Contact Susan L. Smith for more info!

Band Director colleagues, if you have students who will audition for band scholarships at SEUS next week, they will audition during the following times:
Troy University Bands
Scholarship Auditions – SEUS clinic
February 3, 2023
Friday, February 3
9:00 am – 10:00 Flutes
10:00 – 11:00 Double Reeds/Horns
11:00 – 12:00 Tubas/Euphoniums/Saxophones
1:00 pm – 3:00 Trumpets/Clarinets
3:00 – 4:00 Trombones

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Congratulations to the Troy University Flute Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Heather Small who were selected to perform at the 47th Annual Florida Flute Association Conference in Orlando, Florida. They will be sharing a showcase concert with 2 other collegiate groups form across the region. Best of luck in your upcoming performance on January 29th!

The Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference is this week in Birmingham. These great Trojans are set to share their talents with the AMEA membership. As always, TROY is leading the way! ⚔️ By the way, if you're in the area, the concerts are free and open to the public! —