The Missouri Southern State University Lion Pride Marching Band is comprised of undergraduate music majors and also non-majors. This ensemble is recognized as one of the oldest ensembles in existence at Missouri Southern State University. The Lion Pride Marching Band performs in Fred G. Hughes Stadium during all home football games and can been seen locally at various parades and marching contests. The Lion Pride Marching Band is open to any MSSU student. Contact Dr. Brandon Robinson for information. For information about the drumline, see here.
If you are a senior or transfer student and are ready to commit to the LION PRIDE BAND, please fill out the following form to confirm your membership in the marching band.
If you are not a senior and you are interested in our program, please fill out this interest form.
Registration for the Fall 2021 Lion Pride Marching Band Season is open! All members must fill out the MEMBERSHIP CONFIRMATION FORM before the season begins. Do not wait - it can even be filled out from a mobile device. Make sure you register for the class as well (MUS 0191). If you have slight schedule conflicts, that is ok - just email Professor Robinson at robinson-b@mssu.edu and we can work it out!
Incoming freshman typically attend one of our Southern Welcome events where they enroll in classes and familiarize themselves with our campus experience (click the link for more information). Be sure to register for marching band (MUS 191 for freshmen/sophomores; MUS 391 for juniors/seniors) when you visit your advisor.
Our Preseason Week begins Sunday evening, August 8th, one week before classes begin. Plan on being with the band all week. You can move into your dorms early but be sure to have money for food as the dining halls will not open until Wednesday. Once classes begin the Lion Pride Marching Band will meet just 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2-4 pm. The color guard and drumline typically hold a one hour sectional each week in addition to regular rehearsal. The full season calendar will be emailed to all personnel in July.
The Missouri Southern State University Lion Pride Brass Pep Band performs on campus at men's and women's basketball games during regular play and post-season tournaments. Audition times are posted through the Department of Music in late September or early October. An audition consists of a prepared solo or etude, sight-reading, and major scales. Lion Pride Brass is open to any MSSU Lion Pride Marching Band student. For more information contact Brandon Robinson.
The Lion Pride Drumline has been recognized as one of the premiere drumlines across the nation. The LPMB Drumline has performed live on CBS and Fox Sports as well as being used by the NCAA for promotional material.
Registration for the 2021 Lion Pride Drumline Audition Camps is now open. Registration is free. Click on THIS LINK to register. You can find the audition music packet: Snares, Cymbals, Tenors, Bass Drums.
Our audition camps for the 2021 season will be help on campus at MSSU in Phinney Hall from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. The camp will be educational in nature and prospective members are encouraged to audition on one or more different instruments to find their best fit. The actual audition will be in an individual and ensemble format. Your attendance at the audition is strongly recommended. However if there is a conflict, we will find a separate meeting time for an individual audition. There is no cost to audition. Meals are not provided (typically the group heads to a local fast food restaurant and begins getting to know one another). If you have any questions please direct them to Brandon Robinson, Director of Bands.
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Hello current and prospective guard members! First of all, we are looking forward to football and marching band in 2021 being back to normal!! We can't wait!! Come join us for a great experience in the fall!
We are having our color guard audition day for all incoming MSSU freshmen, transfer students, and current guard members on May 1st from 10am to 3pm. This will be live and in-person, we ask that students bring masks and wear them when we are rehearsing indoors. Students will not have to prepare anything for the audition, all they have to do is bring equipment (flags, rifle, sabre) that is familiar to them. We have a fantastic guard coordinator, Ms. Lara Stamper, who will be walking students through the entire audition process from basics to routine. If want to be in guard at MSSU but cannot make the May 1st date, please have them email Lara at larastamper@joplinschools.org. We will work it out.
May 1st - Guard Audition Day Registration: https://forms.gle/vos1MRMSbwxtX3zB9
In addition to normal band rehearsals (MWF 2-4 pm) the color guard meets for a weekly sectional to perfect their routines, typically on Wednesdays after rehearsal until 6 pm. Each member of the color guard is awarded an automatic $500 scholarship for their participation!
Click here to Register for the 2021 Color Guard. We will accept members with prior color guard experience.
