Missouri Southern State University
Lion Pride Marching Band
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Dear Marching Band Student,
I hope that you are having an enjoyable and relaxing summer. This email is being sent to
everyone who is enrolled in Marching Band for fall 2010. If you have already received this
information please disregard. Please share this information with any other band students that
you know. Be aware of the following information:
Band Camp
Band Camp is currently scheduled the week of August 16 – August 20. We will meet and
rehearse from 9:00am until noon and 1:00 until 4:00 pm each day except Thursday August 19.
It is mandatory that everyone be at these rehearsals. Our first public performance will be
Sunday August 22 during Campus Craze and our first game is during the first week of school
(Aug. 26). You will receive a more detail schedule through Blackboard. Remember that work is
not a valid excuse. Please contact Mr. Raymond if there are any conflicts.
Dorms
If you are planning on living in the dorms you will be able to move into the dorms on Sunday,
August 15 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. If you are going to live in the dorms, I also need you to
contact me (Raymond-r@mssu.edu or call 417-625-9634) so that you can be placed on the
roster of people moving into the dorms early. Moving into the dorms early will not cost you
any additional fees.
Music
Music for the first show and pregame music will be available shortly through the class
Blackboard site. Please check the site often for updates. This site is the primary means of
communication from the director to the band. If you are not able to sign on and download
your music, please email me and I will send you pdfs of the music. Show music for this fall
includes: the music of Journey, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and our Homecoming Show which will
include Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Wind Ensemble Auditions
Auditions for the MSSU Wind Ensemble will be held the first week of classes. Music will be
available during band camp. Some auditions may take place by scheduled appointment during
the week of band camp.
Marching Shoes
Please be aware that the MSSU Lion Pride Band utilizes white marching shoes. If you currently
own a pair of white marching shoes please bring them to band camp to have them approved.
We currently march Leather Athletic Band Shoes by Style Plus. (White Drillmasters or Dinkles
are also acceptable.) You may either purchase them on your own or place an order through
the Band during Band Camp. The cost for shoes is $25.00.
http://americanband.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_139&products_id=
1383
Performance Schedule (TENTATIVE):
Sunday August 22 Campus Craze
Monday August 23 Classes Begin 2:00 Rehearsals Begin
Thursday August 26 Football Game 4:00 Report Time 6pm Game
Saturday Sept. 4 Football Game 9am rehearsal 6pm Game
Saturday Oct. 9 Football Game 9am rehearsal 6pm Game
Saturday Oct.16 Maple Leaf Parade am TBA
Saturday Oct. 23 Football Game 9am rehearsal 6pm Game
Saturday Oct. 30 Homecoming Parade and Game All Day
Saturday Nov. 13 Football Game 9am rehearsal 2pm Game
Joplin Christmas Parade TBA
Drumline Members
Please be in contact with Mr. Fronazglia for more information regarding drumline camp and
music.
Dance Team
If you are a member of the dance team please return this email so that I may have a list of this
year’s dance team members.
We are planning an exciting fall for you and look forward to seeing everyone on the 16th. Go
Lions!
Rusty Raymond
Director of Bands
Missouri Southern State University
417-625-9634
Raymond-r@mssu.edu