The Auburn University Bands

In Memory of Sarah Anderson

AU Bands — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:02 +0000

The Auburn University Bands lost one of its finest members on Tuesday, November 10th, when Sarah Anderson tragically lost her life in an automobile accident on Interstate 85. Sarah was a piccolo player in the Auburn University Marching Band and Symphonic Band.

"It’s a tragic loss, particularly when she was so young and full of vitality. Sarah Anderson was the epitome of the Auburn Band student–dedicated, hardworking, self-motivated. She always maintained a positive attitude no matter what the situation. Smiles always brightened her face, just as she brightened the lives of everyone around her. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family at this time."
-Auburn Band Staff

The Auburn Bands also ask for your prayers for Sarah’s family at this difficult time. We also extend our prayers to Sara Clayton, another piccolo player who was injured in the accident, and we wish her a speedy recovery.

Sarah’s funeral will be held on Monday, November 16th at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Loxley in Loxley, AL (Google Map). The address for the condolence letter for Sarah D. Anderson is as follows:

Mr. And Mrs. David D. Anderson
P. O. Box 2089
Robertsdale, AL 36567

The mother’s name is Linda.

The Auburn Bands will be accepting donations through Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Service Fraternity, of which Sarah was an active member. A memorial scholarship in her name is being currently planned.

We have some photos of Sarah after the break, a video by WTVM Channel 9 in Columbus, and an image you can use as your Facebook profile picture in her memory.

GAMEDAY: At Georgia

AU Bands — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:17:30 +0000

Looking to turn 7-3 into 8-3, our Auburn Tigers will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs in another SEC bout at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. The full Auburn University Marching Band will hit the road this Saturday to support our favorite football team.

8:30 am - 10:30am (Central)
Gameday Rehearsal
Bodie Hinton Field - Auburn, AL
4:15 pm (Eastern)
March into Samford Stadium
Samford Stadium
5:00 pm (Eastern)
Tiger Walk begins
East end of Samford Stadium
5:15 pm (Eastern)
AUMB is Seated in Stadium
Section 101, Rows 10-19
Section 102, Rows 1-18
7:00 pm (Eastern)
Kick-Off (WAR EAGLE!!!)
Samford Stadium

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Eat Five Guys’ Burgers and Support Your AUMB!

AU Bands — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:00 +0000

On Wednesday, November 11th, from 5pm to 9pm, the Five Guys Burgers and Fries located in downtown Auburn will donate 10% to Kappa Kappa Psi, our band service organization. Help support your Auburn University Marching Band by joining the Facebook event and eating at Five Guys tomorrow night! The fundraiser has been postponed until a later date. We will update this post later with the new time.

GAMEDAY: Vs. Furman (Homecoming)

AU Bands — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:44:39 +0000

The Auburn Tigers will play their Homecoming game against Furman this Saturday! The AUMB and Alumni Band will both be present to support our team to another victory in Jordan Hare Stadium this weekend.

7:30 – 9:30 am
Gameday Rehearsal
Rehearsal is open, and the public is encouraged to attend!
Bodie-Hinton Field
10:30 am
Tiger Walk Begins
The corner of Donahue and Samford and the corner of Donahue and Roosevelt
11:00 am
Spirit March Pep Rallies Begin
Donahue St. and Roosevelt Dr.
11:15 am
Four Corners Pep Rally
The corner of Donahue and Roosevelt
11:40 am
March Around
Jordan-Hare Stadium
12:15 pm
Pregame Show begins
Jordan-Hare Stadium
12:30 pm
Kick-Off (WAR EAGLE!!!)
Jordan-Hare Stadium

AUMB Gameday Map:

WAR EAGLE!

Sounds of Auburn 2009

AU Bands — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:33:17 +0000

The Auburn University Bands is proud to participate in this year’s Sounds of Auburn concert. The Auburn Department of Music is presenting Sounds of Auburn on Thursday, November 5th, at 7:30 p.m. in Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum. The concert will showcase the student ensembles of the Auburn University band and choral departments, featuring the marching band, chamber choir, steel drum band, singers, symphonic band, gospel choir and jazz band. Admission is free, but donations of canned goods will be accepted for the Beat Bama Food Drive.

Junior High Symphonic Honor Band deadline extended

AU Bands — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:47:25 +0000

We are happy to inform you that, due to multiple requests from many of you, we are extending the deadline to become a part of the first-ever Auburn University Symphonic Honor Band for Junior High students. The new postmark deadline to send nomination forms is Tuesday, November 10th. We hope you’ll take advantage of this unique opportunity to become a part of Auburn Band history! Please visit the Junior High Symphonic Honor Band for more details.

Help the AUMB R.A.T.s Beat Bama at the Beat Bama Food Drive!

AU Bands — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:23:54 +0000

The AUMB R.A.T. Program has begun a new tradition of service to the community. This year, you can help our band’s Rookie Auburn Tigers by supporting their efforts to contribute to the Beat Bama Food Drive. The R.A.T. Leaders will be collecting canned food items in orange bins during our upcoming Sounds of Auburn concert, and at band rehearsal Saturday morning before the Furman (Homecoming) game. Be sure to bring some canned food to rehearsal to help support your Auburn University Marching Band and East Alabama Food Bank!

Items needed for the East Alabama Food Bank:

Peanut Butter
Canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc.)
Canned Stews and Soups
Canned fruits and vegetables
Baked Beans
100% Fruit Juice
Baking Mix, Muffin mix
Cereals
Rice/Pasta/Spaghetti
Oatmeal, Grits

GAMEDAY: Vs. Ole Miss

AU Bands — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:09:43 +0000

Our Auburn Tigers will face off against the BCS-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday in our first home morning game of the year. The Auburn University Marching Band will be up bright and early to cheer on our Tigers to an SEC victory.

7:00 – 8:30 am
Gameday Rehearsal
Rehearsal is open, and the public is encouraged to attend!
Football Practice Field
9:15 am
Tiger Walk Begins
The corner of Donahue and Samford and the corner of Donahue and Roosevelt
9:50 am
Spirit March Pep Rallies Begin
Donahue St. and Roosevelt Dr.
10:05 am
Four Corners Pep Rally
The corner of Donahue and Roosevelt
10:30 am
March Around
Jordan-Hare Stadium
11:05 am
Pregame Show begins
Jordan-Hare Stadium
11:20 am
Kick-Off (WAR EAGLE!!!)
Jordan-Hare Stadium

AUMB Gameday Map:

WAR EAGLE!

Auburn University Symphonic Band Fall Concert

AU Bands — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:40:43 +0000

The Auburn University Department of Music and the Auburn University Bands are proud to present the Auburn University Symphonic Band in an evening of quality literature for symphonic band. This concert will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., at the Opelika Performing Arts Center at Opelika High School.

The Symphonic Band is pleased to feature two faculty soloists at Thursday night’s concert: Dr. Ann Knipschild on oboe and Dr. William Shaffer on horn. Both soloists are members of the Auburn University Department of Music Faculty.

Featured works and composers include Jericho Rhapsody by Morton Gould, Caccia and Chorale by Clifton Williams, and Fantasy Variations On a Theme by Niccolo Paganini by James Barnes, which features every section in the ensemble.

The Auburn University Symphonic Band is the premier wind and percussion ensemble of the Auburn University Music Department. Students have to successfully pass an audition every semester to be eligible for membership. The ensemble is conducted by Dr. Richard Good, Director of Bands and Professor of Music. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public.

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Alumni Band 2009 Auxiliary Routine videos

Webmaster — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:52:47 +0000

We’re happy to provide video recordings of the auxiliary routines for "I’m a Believer" and "Brown Eyed Girl" for this year’s Alumni Band Reunion. Written instructions will be made available here soon.

The Auburn University Bands

In Memory of Sarah Anderson

GAMEDAY: At Georgia

Eat Five Guys’ Burgers and Support Your AUMB!

GAMEDAY: Vs. Furman (Homecoming)

Sounds of Auburn 2009

Junior High Symphonic Honor Band deadline extended

Help the AUMB R.A.T.s Beat Bama at the Beat Bama Food Drive!

GAMEDAY: Vs. Ole Miss

Auburn University Symphonic Band Fall Concert

Alumni Band 2009 Auxiliary Routine videos

Danceline Written Instructions

I’m a Believer (Danceline)

Brown Eyed Girl (Danceline)

Flagline Written Instructions

I’m a Believer (Flagline)

Brown Eyed Girl (Flagline)

Majorette Written Instructions

I’m a Believer (Majorette)

Brown Eyed Girl (Majorette)