“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
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
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
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
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