Troy University’s Sound of the South Marching Band celebrates 60 years

The ensemble received its iconic name

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…

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