"We wanted to be able to vary the look and we also tried to address the problem of heat with these uniforms," Vinson said. The pads in one coat were removed and the pants come above the waist, making easier for the member to move and breathe.

The Goodwins, longtime supporters of AU, the Department of Music and the band program, will be honored by the AU Band with its halftime program on Oct. 5.

When the old uniforms were purchased 10 years ago, the Goodwins paid for the total cost, Vinson said.

"The Goodwin family's contributions to Auburn University have been extensive and include the Goodwin Music building which houses the Department of Music and the Auburn Band."

Musical selections for the halftime program, titled "A Salute to America", include Liberty Fanfare by John Williams, American Salute by Morton Gould, America the Beautiful arranged by Carmen Dragon and The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa. A fireworks display above Jordan-Hare Stadium will conclude the program.

"This show was originally performed in 1985 and received the largest response of any halftime show ever done by the Auburn band," Vinson said.

Vinson said he and other band officials, along with a student committee, designed the new costumes, adding, "We're very pleased with them and expect them to serve us well for a long time."

One difference people will not recognize but band members appreciate is that these new uniforms are one size larger than the old ones. "The last set of uniforms were too small for almost 10 years," Vinson said.

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