Family, connection keep Sound of the South alumni returning for Alumni Day

SOTS alumni gathered to perform with the current band for Alumni Band Day on Nov. 18.

SOTS alumni gathered to perform with the current band for Alumni Band Day on Nov. 18.

The Sound of the South loomed a little larger during halftime of TROY’s last home game of the regular season as they welcomed SOTS alumni to play once again inside the walls of Veterans Memorial Stadium during Sound of the South Alumni Day. 

Alumni of all ages from near and far traveled back to Troy…

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Music Industry educator and renowned composer and arranger Robert W. Smith dies from complications following cardiac surgery

Troy University mourns the death of renowned composer, music educator and friend Robert W. Smith. (TROY photo/Clif Lusk)

Troy University mourns the death of renowned composer, music educator and friend Robert W. Smith. (TROY photo/Clif Lusk)

Troy University and the world of music has lost one of its greatest stars.

Robert W. Smith, Professor of Music and coordinator of the John M. Long School of Music’s Music Industry Program, died Thursday, Sept. 21 due to complications of cardiac surgery. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 at Claudia Crosby…

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TROY-oriented Box Family creates scholarship for elementary education, music students

The Box Family has created a scholarship for future elementary education and music students at TROY.

The Box Family has created a scholarship for future elementary education and music students at TROY.

Two-time Troy University graduate Philip Box and his wife, Paige, have created The Box Family Current Scholarship for Education and Music designed to benefit current and future elementary education and music students.

Philip initially graduated from TROY in 1993 and most recently graduated for a second time in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology…

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Troy University’s jazz ensemble awards scholarship to top musician Theo Hornsby

Theo Hornsby has been honored by the John M. Long School of Music with the Bess and Terry Mizelle Jazz Ensemble Scholarship.

Theo Hornsby has been honored by the John M. Long School of Music with the Bess and Terry Mizelle Jazz Ensemble Scholarship.

As the Troy University jazz ensemble has grown, the John M. Long School of Music has been able to give back to the talented students playing in it.

The jazz ensemble has grown a lot in recent years, from friendly competitions with other ensembles to expanding their online presence. 

Theo Hornsby, the lead trumpet player for…

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