Voice of TROY’s Sound of the South marching band celebrates 31 years

Paul McNeeley is the voice of the Sound of the South and announcer for TROY's Symphony Band.

Paul McNeeley is the voice of the Sound of the South and announcer for TROY's Symphony Band.

If you’ve attended a game in Veterans Memorial Stadium you have heard several well-known phrases while the Sound of the South stands at attention on the field.

“With mighty warriors clad in strongest armor, and well prepared to receive the lot dealt by fate, the contest is at hand. And the commander’s spirit, raging for…

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Area high school bands perform at TROY for Band Day

High school band members perform during TROY's halftime with the Sound of the South

High school band members perform during TROY's halftime with the Sound of the South

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…

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Amanda Taylor wins Vergil Parks McKinley Award at Troy University

Amanda Taylor receives the Vergil Parks McKinley Award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Walker (right), Director of Bands.

Amanda Taylor receives the Vergil Parks McKinley Award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Walker (right), Director of Bands.

Amanda Taylor, departmental secretary for the band program, has won Troy University’s Vergil Parks McKinley Award.

Taylor, who has been a member of the TROY staff since 2012, received the award from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Troy Campus. She was nominated by Dr. Mark Walker, Director of…

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TROY Symphony Band concert is Sunday

: Dr. Mark Walker, director of bands at TROY conducts the Symphony Band, which will provide a free concert on Sunday.

: Dr. Mark Walker, director of bands at TROY conducts the Symphony Band, which will provide a free concert on Sunday.

The Troy University Symphony Band will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 13 in Claudia Crosby Theater on the Troy Campus.

Director of Bands Dr. Mark Walker said this fall’s concert, which is free and open to the public, features a variety of music including works by composers Hindemith, Debussy, Arnold, Giroux, and Halvorsen. In addition,…

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