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Marching mountaineers start new year, new sound |
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Thursday, 16 August 2007 |
 | Jon Heller | The Appalachian
Sophomore music education major Brandon Hall practices trumpet with the Marching Mountaineers Tuesday on Duck Pond Field. The band's debut is during the first home football game, Sept. 8.
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by TREVA CARTER
Lifestyles Intern Reporter
In the fall, a team will step out onto the field in their black, gold and white uniforms.
However, instead of throwing a football, they will be bellowing out tunes honoring timeless songs.
Under
the direction of Dr. Scott C. Tobias, the associate director of bands
and associate professor of music, the Appalachian State University
Marching Mountaineers consist of 280 students.
“I
am very optimistic about the upcoming season. The band has grown in
quality and quantity,” Tobias said. “The group has always been very
strong.”
Tara D. Maybin, a junior biology major and cymbal player, feels the rush of the upcoming season.
“I am very excited. It’s going to be something to see, especially to meet the new people and see the drum line,” Maybin said.
 | Jon Heller | The Appalachian
Drummers from Appalachian practice on Duck Pond Field Tuesday.
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With the band putting on four different shows this year, students and audience members can expect
new things throughout the season.
During the first game against University of Michigan and the second
against Lenoir-Rhyne College, Appalachian State fans can set their ears
to a tribute to 1970’s rock classics.
The second show is dedicated to the ‘007 License To Win’ Homecoming theme and will feature music from James Bond.
The third and fourth shows feature songs played to celebrate the 10th, 20th, 30th and 40th anniversaries of other shows.
On Nov. 10 the band will give a salute to Veterans.
“I think the season is going to be kind of long since Appalachian has
won [the national championship] twice now,” Mark. D. Lewis, a senior
hospitality major and cymbal player, said. “There might be more
traveling and more work. It’s just that the shows have to be spotless
when others are watching.”
Steve E. Boykin, a sophomore social work major and second year color guard, agrees with Lewis.
“We’re moving forward just as long as we make improvements and really get better as a team,” Boykin said.
Previously the only male to grace the color guard, Boykin will be joined this year by another male.
Boykin hopes to build the color guard name and hopes the audience likes what they see.
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