The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band

09/29/2026

This Thursday and Friday!

The sounds of the Chinese p**a take center stage as The University of Southern Mississippi Wind Ensemble welcomes acclaimed performer and composer Gao Hong for “Horizons,” the featured program in its October band series.The Concert Band performs Oct. 1, followed by the Wind Ensemble on Oct. 2. B...

09/28/2026

🎶 A LOT is happening this week with USM Bands! 🎶

From the park to the concert hall to the football field, our students are performing all across the region! Join us for one—or all—of our upcoming performances! 💛🖤

🌳 Pops in the Park with Symphonic Winds & Jazztet
📆 Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Southern Station @ Spirit Park

🎵 Concert Band in Concert
📆 Thursday, October 1
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Mannoni Performing Arts Center
📺 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/KL1UGyIcS4g?feature=share

🎼 Wind Ensemble in Concert
📆 Friday, October 2
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Mannoni Performing Arts Center
📺 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/Vf1jJPFc91U?feature=share

🥁 Pride of Mississippi Marching Band
📆 Saturday, October 3
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Milton High School — Milton, Florida
🏆 Blackwater Classic Marching Festival

It’s a big week for USM Bands! Come hear us and support our students! 💛🖤
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

🎶 Join us for an evening of great music! 🎶

The University of Southern Mississippi Wind Ensemble invites you to its opening concert of the season, “Horizons,” on the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center.

📅 Friday, October 2
🕢 7:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free and open to the public

The concert will feature guest artists Gao Hong, composer and soloist, and Colonel (Ret.) Bruce Pulver, USM Artist in Residence.

Enjoy an exciting program featuring music by Gao Hong, Coleman, de Sousa, Tailleferre, and Tchaikovsky.

Come experience an outstanding evening of music and celebrate the talented performers of the USM Band Program. We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

Join the Concert Band in concert on Thursday, October 1st, 7:30 pm at the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center.

Music by Shuhei Tamura, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Pinkzebra, Eric Whitacre, David Gillingham, James Stephenson, and Ron Nelson.

09/23/2026

🎶 Join The University of Southern Mississippi Symphonic Winds for an evening of patriotic music as we continue to celebrate America 250!

🧺 Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and picnic basket to enjoy the evening at Spirit Park!

🥂 Want to make the evening special? Southern Miss Partners for the Arts offers ticketed VIP seating, a gourmet spread, beverages, and the best seats on the lawn. VIP seats are limited, so claim your spot now!

🎟️: https://www.usm.edu/arts/pops-in-the-park.php

Not a member of PTFA? Become a member today! Your PTFA membership supports Southern Miss students, scholarships, performances, exhibitions, and the arts we all love!

ONE WEEK!!! 🤩🎶🎺 This is it!!! Prep your lawn chairs, coolers and blankets !!! Come say hey to Partners for the Arts at the VIP tent and ask how you can join to support the arts!!!

Last call for VIP Tickets! Chairs, fans, food and drinks are all included in that ticket price! Get yours today.

Thanks again to all of our sponsors, especially Huntington Bank for making this event possible.

09/19/2026

🏈 IT'S GAME DAY!!! 🏈
Go Eagles! 🦅 beat the Huskies! 🐾

09/17/2026

🏈 IT’S GAME WEEK! 🏈
Make your tailgate plans and join the Pride and the 2026 All-South Marching Band! 💛🖤
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music

09/16/2026

🎶 We are less than 2 weeks away from Pops in the Park! Join The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music and Southern Miss Partners for the Arts for an evening of patriotic music as we continue to celebrate America 250!

🧺 Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and picnic basket to enjoy the evening at Spirit Park!

🥂 Want to make the evening special? Partners for the Arts offers ticketed VIP seating, a gourmet spread, beverages, and the best seats on the lawn. VIP seats are limited, so claim your spot now!

🎟️: https://www.usm.edu/arts/pops-in-the-park.php

Not a member of PTFA? Become a member today! Your PTFA membership supports Southern Miss students, scholarships, performances, exhibitions, and the arts we all love!

09/12/2026

Cheering on the Golden Eagles as they take on Auburn! We definitely kicked off the 2026 season with a bang! Can’t wait to be back in The Rock to cheer on our Golden Eagles next Saturday, September 19th!

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