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Marching Southerners
Saxophone Line
WELCOME TO THE MARCHING SOUTHERNERS SAXOPHONE LINE!
Meet The Family!
The saxophone line maintains between 50 and 60 members each year, making us one of the larger sections of the band. Our versatile sound makes us critical in supporting the diverse music selection of the Marching Southerners. From the warm, beautiful Salvation to the traditional jazz style in Quilting Party, we are important to the overall sound of the Southerners.
What makes us strong though isn’t the instrument, or the music. It’s our bond as a family. That’s what being a Southerner is about.
Section Leaders
Matthew Ladnier
Head Section Leader
Hometown: Daphne, AL
High School: Daphne High School
Advice to incoming freshmen: Make as many connections as you can! Southerners is full of all kinds of people and it’s a perfect opportunity to get outside your comfort zone.
Tyron Tucker
Assistant Section Leader
Hometown: Talladega, Alabama
High School: Talladega High School
Advice to incoming freshmen: Be you, enjoy yourself, and make friends. That will create endless memories as a southerner!
Jacob Francis
Assistant Section Leader
Hometown: Jacksonville, Alabama
High School: Jacksonville High School
Advice to incoming freshmen: Being in the Marching Southerners means being apart of a big family and joining has been the best decision in my life!
2023 SHOW MUSIC
Intro/Opener
CHRISTMAS PARADE TUNE
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1) Do we have to audition to make the saxophone line? Yes, you do! The auditions are not meant to be stressful. They are a combination of marching technique, attitude, and playing ability. The section leaders will keep you informed about the music for auditions as we get closer to band camp.
Music Auditions will be submitted by video prior to band camp and visual auditions will take place during camp!
2) Do we need to wear anything specific to band camp? No, you don't! We recommend wearing light-weight clothes that you would exercise in. The only requirement is that you wear tennis shoes. Also, bring plenty of water!
3) Where do we meet for events such as Scholarship Auditions, Woodwind Weekend, J-Day Game, Band Camp? Contact your section leaders to find out the exact location. We attached a map of the campus that will hopefully make finding Mason Hall easier. http://www.jsu.edu/campusmap/?Mason_Hall_
4) Do you need to sign up for a specific class to be a part of the Marching Southerners? Yes! At orientation, you will need to sign up for either MU192 or 392. Once you do this, you will officially be enrolled in the Southerners. You MUST be signed up for the class to march.
5) Do we need sign up for band camp? Yes! You will sign up by clicking on the BAND CAMP REGISTRATION tab under "Events/Band Camp".
6) When are concert band auditions? Auditions for the fall semester happen after band camp and before school. There will be sign up sheets for these auditions about a week before they happen. Music for auditions will be posted around May!