Troy University welcomed 29 high school bands and over 1,000 students for its annual Band Day on September 21.

The bands performed alongside the Sound of the South for a special halftime performance during TROY’s game against the Florida A&M Rattlers. 

“This event is significant because it allows students from near and far to participate in an exciting Trojan football game, cheer in the stands and perform during halftime with the Sound of the South,” said Mark Walker, Director of Bands. “It is a fantastic recruiting event for the band and the university.”

Several Sound of the South alumni, who have become band directors themselves, were excited to bring their students to participate. 

“The band sounds awesome; it’s just as loud as I remember it,” said Jarmon Isom, SOTS alumni and Band Director for Carroll High School. “It’s great seeing old friends, meeting new friends and instilling that love of music to my students and for future students who may become Sound of the South members.” 

For high school students, it’s a chance to envision themselves as band members at TROY.

“I think it’s important to know what college students do in the band by practicing with them so that in the future they will know what to do when they’re here,” said Jada Enfinger, majorette for Geneva County High School’s marching band.

Halftime featured performances of Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero” and Alabama’s “My Home’s in Alabama.”