JSU Marching Southerners

Marching Southerners

Trumpet Line

THE ONE. THE ONLY. THE ORIGINAL STL.
HIGHER, FASTER, LOUDER SINCE 1956.
THE BEST COLLEGIATE TRUMPET LINE.

Section Leaders

Holly Stokesbary

Holly Stokesbary

HEAD SECTION LEADER

Hometown: Alabaster, AL
High School: Thompson High School
Message to Potential Members: “Southerners and the college experience is what you make of it! Make friends, play your heart out, and cherish every moment with the line.”

David Campbell

David Campbell

ASSISTANT SECTION LEADER

Hometown: Gurley, AL

High School: Madison County High School

Message to Potential Members: “I hope you find exactly what you are looking for here. Have fun and never be afraid to try and make a friend..”

Brody Hester

Brody Hester

ASSISTANT SECTION LEADER

Hometown: Ohatchee, AL
High School: Ohatchee High School
Message to Potential Members: “Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. The best memories are made right outside of it.”

Additional Links

1) Do we have to audition to make the trumpet line? Yes, you do! The auditions are not meant to be stressful. They are a combination of marching technique, attitude, and playing ability. The section leaders will keep you informed about the music for auditions as we get closer to band camp.

Music Audition videos must be submitted by July 1st, and visual auditions will take place during camp! 

2) Do we need to wear anything specific to band camp? No, you don’t! We recommend wearing light-weight clothes that you would exercise in. The only requirement is that you wear tennis shoes. Also, bring plenty of water!

3) Where do we meet for events such as Scholarship Auditions, Brass Day, J-Day Game, and Band Camp? Contact your section leaders to find out the exact location. We attached a map of the campus that will hopefully make finding Mason Hall easier. http://www.jsu.edu/campusmap/?Mason_Hall_

4) Do you need to sign up for a specific class to be a part of the Marching Southerners? Yes! At orientation, you will need to sign up for either MU192 (underclassmen) or 392 (upperclassmen). Once you do this, you will officially be enrolled in the Southerners. You MUST be signed up for the class to march. 

5) Do we need sign up for band camp? Yes! You will sign up by clicking on the BAND CAMP REGISTRATION tab under “Events/Band Camp”. 

6) When are concert band auditions? Auditions for the fall semester are virtual and will be due through online submission on August 1st before band camp begins. Music for auditions will be posted around May!

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