Nominated by their fellow alumni, the inductees will be recognized during the alumni band's 60th anniversary weekend festivities.
The Troy University Band Alumni (TUBA) Association will induct its inaugural class of the Fanfare of Distinguished Alumni, recognizing Sound of the South alumni who have made lasting impacts in their fields and communities.
Nominated by their fellow alumni for embodying excellence, character and service beyond the band field, the inductees will be recognized during…
The ensemble received its iconic name "Sound of the South" in 1965 when Dr. John M. Long took over the program.
Over 250 former TROY band members will join together to celebrate the present, look to the future and remember the past as the Sound of the South marks its 60th anniversary on September 12 and 13.
In 1939, the first band program began at Troy State Teachers College under Director Lawrence Peterson. The ensemble received its…
TROY alumnus U.S. Marine Capt. Morgan Long delivers the keynote address at the Odyssey Convocation on Tuesday in Trojan Arena.
Troy University alumnus U.S. Marine Capt. Morgan Long encouraged new TROY students to find ways to get involved in campus life to make the most of their college experience during Tuesday night’s Odyssey Convocation in Trojan Arena.
Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Senior Vice Chancellors and the Deans of TROY’s…
Dr. Gene Butler is a two-time graduate of Troy University's John M. Long School of Music.
Troy University alumnus Dr. Gene Butler has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to music education in Alabama, earning multiple prestigious honors while advocating for the next generation of educators.
Dr. Butler has been named the President-Elect of the Alabama Bandmasters Association and honored as part of Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program. He was also named…
