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…
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…
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…
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…
