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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

MSU bands participate in Veterans Day events

November 3, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

Missouri State's bands will perform at two events during this year's campus Veterans Day celebration. For a full list of campus events related to Veterans Day, visit the university communications website. A Musical Salute To Our Veterans Concert The Jazz Band, entertainment ensembles, dance line and Pride Marching Band will combine forces to present this concert at on … [Read more...] about MSU bands participate in Veterans Day events

Filed Under: News, Special Event Tagged With: bands, COAL, dance line, jazz band, pride band, taps, taps project, Trumpet, veterans, veterans day, veterans week

Pride Band camp concert debuts this year’s repertoire

August 11, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

Bears and band fans can get a preview of this year’s band performances at the annual "Concert-On-The Green" Aug. 16 at the Plaster Sports Complex. The Pride Band began their week-long camp Aug. 9 to drill and rehearse their 2015-16 repertoire which will include jazz, Latin, patriotic, classical and pop hits. The free concert is an opportunity to hear some of that … [Read more...] about Pride Band camp concert debuts this year’s repertoire

Filed Under: Announcement, News, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: COAL, Concert, plaster sports complex, pride band

PRIDE band alumni to return to campus for Family Weekend reunion

August 11, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

Former PRIDE Band members have an action-packed reunion weekend scheduled Sept. 11-12 to commemorate their time on campus and meet the new faces of Missouri State's band. Their Facebook event shows more than 500 alumni are planning to attend. What's on the agenda? Friday, Sept. 11 "Meet & Greet" for past and current band members (to take place at the end of … [Read more...] about PRIDE band alumni to return to campus for Family Weekend reunion

Filed Under: Alumni News, Announcement, Special Event, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: alumni, bearfest village, COAL, pride band, reunion

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