The marching band at The University of Southern Mississippi
05/21/2026
Here at All-South Drum Major & Guard Camp, you'll get professional-level instruction, but we also know how to have fun...
Sign-up now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-all-south-drum-major-guard-camp-registration-1918094766079
Art credit: Ashley Kavanaugh
05/18/2026
Introducing our 2026 Drum Major & Guard Camp area coordinators and staff. We're proud to feature four USM Alum (SMT^3!) and our very own Pride of Mississippi Color Guard Director! Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-all-south-drum-major-guard-camp-registration-1918094766079
Art credit: Ashley Kavanaugh
Hey Drum Majors and Color Guard: thinking about a summer camp? Drum Major & Guard Camp 2026:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-all-south-drum-major-guard-camp-registration-1918094766079?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
05/11/2026
It's time to register for 2026 All-South Drum Major & Guard Camp, right here at USM! Join us from June 16-20 for a five-day summer intensive with professional instruction from our very own USM Alumni and students: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-all-south-drum-major-guard-camp-registration-1918094766079?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
The USM Symphonic Winds is excited to welcome Dr. Rob Abend (Associate Director of Bands, University of South Alabama) as guest conductor for tonight's concert! Join us tonight at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm to conclude a full week of music!
Pride of Mississippi 🤝 University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band
(Thank you for being such a great sport, Dr. Abend!)
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/k0eOQIphiXU?si=nlPGy2kDA9Ex9MIL
04/29/2026
Bravo to the Purvis Bands and directors (and USM Alum) Wade Bouchard and Brittany Brunson Lawless on an outstanding performance last night as our feature guest ensemble with USM Concert Band -- including a couple works for "mass band," featuring both bands on stage together! As we say here at USM, "Southern mem'ries we shall cherish..." 🖤💛
04/28/2026
Welcome Purvis Bands to The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music! We are excited to have you on our campus to share a concert with the USM Concert Band! If you are in the Hattiesburg area, join us at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center tonight at 7:30 pm!
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/_B1AqBmfqO0?si=G-qV1Pk6MVYyGsQu
04/25/2026
Catch the Symphonic Winds in concert for the final time this academic year on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 PM in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center!
This special evening will feature two exciting world premieres and celebrate our students taking the stage for their final performance at Southern Miss. Join us in person or tune in via livestream to be part of this memorable concert.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/k0eOQIphiXU?si=CwCJuKrRlStXGld1
04/24/2026
Join us on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30pm in Mannoni Auditorium as USM Concert Band shares the stage with Purvis High School Concert Band, under the direction of Wade Bouchard and Brittany Brunson Lawless!
04/22/2026
Look who visited Marching Band Methods class for some hands-on Color Guard learning: thank you to our Pride of Mississippi Color Guard Director, Ms. Ashley Kavanaugh!