About this Event
We are proud to present our new joint event: All-South Marching Band Day AND Lions Band Audition Prep Workshop!
Join the All-South Marching Band for a game day at The Rock as the Golden Eagles take on the University of Connecticut Huskies!
AND/OR...
Join the Lions Band Audition Prep Workshop to prepare for the 2027 Mississippi Lions Band All-State Audition!
See below for information about each event:
2026 All-South Marching Band:
The Pride of Mississippi is proud to present the 2026 All-South Marching Band!
Perform with the Pride of Mississippi marching band during halftime and in the stands during the September 19th home football game! Be part of the action as our Golden Eagles take on the University of Connecticut Huskies!
Participants will rehearse on The Pride of Mississippi's beautiful practice field, perform with The Pride of Mississippi at halftime, and perform with The Pride of Mississippi throughout the game while seated with the band in the stands!
Be part of the tradition -- Perform with the All-South Marching Band!
Music for winds and drumline: COMING SOON!
Please note that students are responsible for downloading and printing all music - we will not be able to provide copies
Choreography and routines - click the links below:
- Drum Majors: COMING SOON!
- Twirlers: COMING SOON!
- Color Guard: COMING SOON!
- Dance: COMING SOON!
Schedule for the day (subject to change): COMING SOON!
Please note that registration begins at TBD at the southeast entrance of the Payne Center. Rehearsal for Drumline, Colorguard, Dance Team, and Twirlers begins at TBD, and rehearsal for all Winds begins at TBD.
Event and Parking Map:
Parking: Please note the designated drop-off (secret phrase is "All-South Marching Band") and parking locations - you will not be able to park in the drop-off lot (Lot #16) or in the lot adjacent to Pride Field (Payne Lot). Read here for more details:
Drop-Off: Enter MK Turk Circle Lot # 16 from West 4th Street - secret phrase is "All-South Marching Band." Drop-off on the East side of MK Turk Circle - at Beach Volleyball courts. Then circle back around to exit on Montague. You may NOT park in the circle - this is a reserved lot and you will be towed at your expense. *Buses - please unload quickly and refrain from idling to help avoid track blocks.
Parking: Circle back around to exit on Montague and park on the west side of campus - Ross Boulevard North Parking lot. *Buses - Bus parking in Water Tower lot (east on West 4th Street, adjacent to Hillcrest Parking Lot).
Parent or Adult Chaperone:
Parents and adults who register and purchase a "chaperone" ticket are expected to accompany their child or students for the duration of the day. These chaperones will enter the stadium with the band and sit in the assigned seating with their participant. Students or adults wishing to attend the game but not chaperone should contact the USM Ticket Office to purchase general admission tickets.
Chaperones: for a "Chaperone Cheat-Sheet," which outlines your responsibilities for the entire event.
What to wear:
- All-South shirt - provided to you upon arrival
- Athletic/running shoes - no sandals
- Shorts of any dark color or shade
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- *Drum Majors and Colorguard - same as above (All-South shirt and dark shorts)
- *Twirlers - Rehearsal: shorts and short-sleeved shirt or All-South shirt and tennis shoes/twirling shoes. Performance - costume, tights, twirling shoes, hai,r and makeup
- *Dance Team - Rehearsal: dance/athletic gear of your choice. Performance: performance outfit of your choice.
What to bring:
- Your full instrument/all equipment - including reeds, mouthpiece, lyre, neck strap, drum, harness, drumsticks, baton, mace, flag, hair, and makeup, etc. *Please note that we will not be able to provide any instruments or accessories
- Print and bring your own music for halftime and stands, including lyres and FlipFolders
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- *Backpacks are not allowed inside the stadium, but may be left in Mannoni Auditorium to retrieve after the game.
2026 Lions Band Audition Prep Workshop
The University of Southern Mississippi Bands presents Lions Band Audition Prep Workshop, a clinic to prepare for the 2026 Mississippi Lions All-State Band Audition.
The Mississippi Lions All-State Band is the premier ensemble for high school musicians in the state of Mississippi.
Be one step closer to becoming a member of this prestigious organization with free audition preparation and instruction provided by the Southern Miss School of Music instrumental faculty.
Participants must arrive prepared with all necessary instruments, music and a folding music stand.
Free private lessons with instructors will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
SCHEDULE: COMING SOON!
CAMPUS MAP:
Questions?
Email USM Bands at [email protected]
Southern Miss...To The Top!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 39.19
