Author Archives: The RAT Leaders

Check out the 2009 Rookie Auburn Tiger Program webpage!

Hello to our 2009 AUMB Rookie Auburn Tigers!  We’ve just updated the R.A.T. Program page for the 2009 season.  It’s full of need-to-know information for any first-year member of the Auburn University Marching Band.  Check it out and and learn about your new Drum Majors and other student leaders, read up on our most frequently asked questions, and become a Fan of our R.A.T. Program Facebook Page or read our Blog here on the site!  We’re psyched for this coming fall, and hope you are too! WAR EAGLE!

R.A.T. Blog Guest Post: Nick Smith

(Last in our series, here’s your Head Drum Major, Nick! -The RLs.)

So it is my turn to post on this blog deal…let me be first and foremost with you, future R.A.T.s, I am not a blogger. This would mean that I have no idea what to say, or do, or the lingo…so bear with me a little bit. Read More »

R.A.T. Activities

Hey guys, Jake B. here coming to you from The YMCA of the Rockies in Gramby Colorado with my second blog of the summer. So buckle your seat belts, let’s get rolling. Read More »

Who’s Your Daddy (or Mommy)!?

Hello everyone! It’s Hannah again.

As preseason camp and the fall semester continue to draw near, many of you guys and girls probably have lots of questions running through your mind. As R.A.T. Leaders, it’s part of our job to handle those questions and to make sure that each of you has a wonderful transition into the Auburn family. Read More »

R.A.T. Blog Guest Post: John Warner

(Next up doing a guest post is one of our returning Drum Majors, John Warner. Thanks again, John! -The RLs)

War Eagle! Read More »

It’s GAMEDAY! (well, it will be)

Hello again everyone! It’s Hannah, again.

So you’ve made it through preseason camp. You know the stand tunes, you know the show music, and you could probably even march your spot in the drill with your eyes closed. Well now it’s time to show that off (although I don’t recommend marching with your eyes closed). That’s right R.A.T.s….it’s GAMEDAY! Read More »

College Classes

Hey all, it’s me, Hannah!

As the fall semester gets closer and closer, some of you may find yourself in the same situation I did two years ago. With a loaded class and extracurricular schedule, I was becoming more and more anxious as to how I would ever be able to manage all my activities and still do well in my classes. Read More »

R.A.T. Blog Guest Post: Stuart Ivey

(We managed to track down another one of our Drum Majors to do a quick blog post for us.  Take it away, Stuart! -The RLs)

WAR EAGLE!!! Hey, just wanted to take a moment to say hi to all of the R.A.T.s out there who are keeping up with this blog (as well as the Vets who wish they had one when they were R.A.T.s). Read More »

College Life: We’re Not In Kansas Anymore!

(Ed. note: Actually it’s Auburn, AL. Oh, here’s Allison!)

Let’s face it. College is completely different than high school. You have tests to study for, meetings to attend, notes to copy, food to… “cook”… and Mom and Dad suddenly aren’t around to make sure all of it gets done. Read More »

A Typical Day of Rehearsal

Hey hey, guys! John here. I just wanted to tell you all a little bit about your average day of practice in the Auburn University Marching Band. Your mileage may vary, but this should give you a little idea of how things usually go down. Read More »