Sound of the South prepares for upcoming season

TROY, ALA. (TROJANVISION) — The Sound of the South (SOTS) marching band spent nearly two weeks on campus before classes started preparing for the upcoming season.

From August 2-12, the Sound of the South rehearsed morning, noon, and night, mixing full band, sectional, and marching sessions. Directors schedule band camp just before classes begin so…

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Behind the scenes of a Sound of the South travel day

MOBILE, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — While some Troy students were preparing for classes or sleeping in, members of the Sound of the South were up early to travel to Mobile for the annual Battle for the Belt.

According to Dr. Mark Walker, preparations for these trips start much earlier than what some people may realize.

“We…

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Sound of the South hosts Summer Leadership Camp

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — The Sound of the South (SOTS) hosted over 400 8th-12th graders to teach them about music and leadership.

Musicians, dancers, majorettes and color guard members swarmed TROY’s campus for this year’s Sound of the South Summer Leadership Camp.

“The kids come here for a week and they get into these classes…

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Colleagues remember the life of Robert W. Smith

TROY Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Inspiration, mentor, friend. Those are only some of the words used to describe Robert W. Smith.

Smith died after complications from cardiac surgery, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and a love for his students.

“His reputation was built on solid evidence, on solid work,” said Director of Bands…

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