They’ve duked it out in Whitehaven, at Crump Stadium, at Halle Stadium and at the Liberty Bowl. Though the venue has changed over the years, since 1963 the winner of what is now the Bandmaster’s Championship has earned the coveted title of “baddest marching band in the land.” For nearly…
Continue reading University of Memphis Honors Legendary Band Director Joe Sills
If you’re lucky, William Plenk, director of athletic bands at the University of Memphis, might unlock the storage-room door and allow a quick peek at the new uniforms The Mighty Sound of the South will wear next football season. If so, the first thing you’ll notice are the details. The…
Continue reading How The Mighty Sound of the South designed its new uniforms
Who doesn’t enjoy an up-close-and-personal glimpse of The Mighty Sound of the South, the University of Memphis’ marching band? Here are a few clips from The Mighty Sound of the South’s appearance Dec. 22 at the Birmingham Bowl in Alabama: — Phillip Tutor, CCFA media coordinator, potutor@memphis.edu
Continue reading The Mighty Sound of the South in Birmingham
The Mighty Sound of the South, the University of Memphis’ marching band, normally wears the school’s familiar colors of blue and gray. But this football season, the band debuted a uniform that celebrates the U of M, the city of Memphis and its renowned musical heritage. Those uniforms — the…
