The Concert Band at Southern is the largest concert band offering on campus. This group meets in the Spring semester, following the conclusion of the marching season. The group is open to any interested student and does not require an audition. The band performs the finest in concert literature from the masters as well as contemporary. It also serves as a teaching ensemble so that our Music Education majors can get some experience on the podium before leaving Southern to teach on their own. This ensemble is a great way for any musician to continue their involvement after high school or for a music major to take on a secondary instrument. For more information on how you can become involved, contact Dr. Brandon Robinson.
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.
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. If you have any questions, please direct them to Brandon Robinson, Director of Bands.
The Southern Jazz Orchestra is the premier large ensemble with musical groundings in both traditional literature from the Ellington, Basie, Kenton and Herman libraries and contemporary and original compositions. This ensemble is open to all students who are qualified instrumentalists. An audition is required. Contact Dr. Phillip C. Wise at wise-p@mssu.edu for more information regarding the Jazz Orchestra.
Jazz Combo is a performance-oriented lab from trio to nonet. Studies of standard jazz literature and performance exposure/experience is emphasized. Open to all students who are qualified instrumentalists. Contact Dr. Phillip C. Wise at wise-p@mssu.edu for more information regarding Jazz Combos.
Jazz Improvisation can take the form of an individual or group lesson which includes study of chord types, scales, progressions, standard literature and transcriptions. Open to all students who are qualified instrumentalists/vocalists. Contact Dr. Phillip C. Wise at wise-p@mssu.edu for more information regarding Jazz Improvisation.
Jazz Styles & Appreciation is a survey course which explores the stylistic periods of jazz as well as its most influential performers, starting with its roots in West Africa through the years of Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Cool and Progressive Jazz. Jazz literature is examined along with the idioms historically significant musicians and composers.
