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University sends band director off with a bang

May 11, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

“B – E – A – R – S!” If you’ve ever been to a football game — or been put on hold while on a Missouri State call — you’ve heard the university’s fight song. Creating the tune that has inspired generations of Bears is just one of Jerry Hoover’s many achievements in his 31-year career as the MSU Pride Band’s director. On May 10, 2016, the Foundation celebrated that legacy … [Read more...] about University sends band director off with a bang

Filed Under: News Tagged With: band, COAL, donation, endowment, fight song, jerry hoover, pride band, reception, retirement

Longtime band director to pass baton this summer

April 11, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

In July 2016, Jerry Hoover, music professor and director of bands, will retire after more than 30 years at Missouri State. Saying farewell to a band era Hoover joined the university in 1985 and started the Pride Band program. In March, Hoover told "The Standard," MSU's student-run newspaper, that he estimates he's taught more than 4,000 students in that time. Hoover … [Read more...] about Longtime band director to pass baton this summer

Filed Under: Announcement, Faculty Accomplishments, Faculty News, News Tagged With: all bands concert, band, band director, COAL, jerry hoover, missouri state foundation, pride band, retirement

OPT highlights Pride band with documentary

March 23, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

On March 31, Ozarks Public Television will air their documentary on the Missouri State Pride Marching Band, “The Beat Goes On — MSU’s Pride Marching Band.” More about the band The Missouri State University band began in 1908 with 16 members. It has since enjoyed national and international success with performances at NFL football halftime shows, featured appearances in … [Read more...] about OPT highlights Pride band with documentary

Filed Under: Announcement, News, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: beat goes on, COAL, jerry hoover, ozarks public television, pride marching band

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