Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to have a scholarship to attend JSU, march in the Southerners, or be a music major?
No. It'll just cost less if you do.

Do I have to be a music major to march Southerners?
No. We'll take anyone with a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

I can't make it to JSU for the posted audition times! What do I do?
Call the music department as soon as possible, and they'll work it out.

Do I have to be accepted to JSU to march Southerners?
Yes. Insurance requirements mandate that all people in the band are enrolled for the class. You can't enroll for the class if you're not enrolled in the University.

How do I enroll at JSU?
Visit http://www.jsu.edu/depart/undergraduate/undergraduate.html for all the info you'll need. If you have further questions, either talk to your high school guidance counselor or call 1-800-231-5291, ext. 5268 and tell them you need help.

Do I have to be a music major to receive a scholarship?
No you do not. You just must meet the requirements for the scholarship.

If I march Spirit, do I still need to audition for JSU music scholarships?
You should. At least, if you want a JSU scholarship. You'll still need to audition for Southerners too. Spirit and Southerners are both under the umbrella of JSU, but they are two entirely separate ensembles.

I go to Troy State. Can I still march Spirit?
If you can put up with all the JSU people, they can certainly put up with you. Just keep the "Whup Jax State" jokes to a minimum, and don't be surprised to hear shouts of "Whup Troy" from neighboring apartments and passing cars. They're not shouting at you... they just think any "band" they see marching at the Coliseum is the Southerners, and they're doing what comes naturally. The poor things don't know much about corps, but we love 'em anyway.