The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band

Great band programs are built on a foundation of tradition. Since its founding in 1920 as a 20-piece brass ensemble, the Southern Miss band has evolved into a boastful marching band of more than 300. Its band department features three impressive concert ensembles, and a complete jazz studies division. The Pride of Mississippi performs at all home football games, numerous away games, and high school marching band contests and festivals during the football season.  The band has performed before presidents, governors, and even the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland twice (1993 and 1997), having toured throughout the United States and to England and Ireland. Performing for such events as the F.D.R. inaugural parade in the 1930s, the Senior Bowl, and professional and collegiate bowl games including a performance with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in 2006, The Prideof Mississippi has enjoyed more television and national audience exposure than any other band in the South. The Southern Miss bands are regarded as amongst the finest in the country.