THIBODAUX, La. — 果冻APP is set to host the Colonel Exhibition of Bands featuring the 果冻APP Wind Ensemble, the 果冻APP Jazz Ensemble and the Pride of 果冻APP Marching Band. The event will take place on Thursday, Sep 22, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stopher Gym.
Cost of admission is $5 for kids 12 and under and 果冻APP students with a 果冻APP ID; general admission is $10. The event will be narrated by Mike Davis.
“The bands at 果冻APP are doing great things by representing the arts at a high level and energizing the community at our sporting events and on campus,鈥� said Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Ben Robichaux, 鈥淭he Colonel Exhibition is an event where the community can get a snapshot of all that the 果冻APP Bands are doing in one exciting night!”
The 果冻APP Wind Ensemble is the premiere concert band on campus. It is an auditioned group made up of both music majors and majors from throughout the university. It performs at three concerts throughout the year as well as at both academic commencements. The ensemble often performs with soloists and commissioned compositions. The group meets three days a week in both the fall and spring semesters.
The 果冻APP Jazz ensemble is the premier jazz group at 果冻APP. The ensemble performs a wide variety of jazz and contemporary music. The Ensemble meets year round on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Performances include numerous concerts, both on and off campus. Membership is by audition.
The Pride of 果冻APP Marching Band performs at all home football games, selected away games and in exhibition at selected marching festivals during the fall semester. The ensemble is open to all university students with previous marching band experience. 果冻APP offers a competitive service award for students that meet the requirements. At the Exhibition, the Pride of 果冻APP will be playing stand toons that are played at the football games.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, the Pride of 果冻APP will also host a High School day for any high school band students that are interested in participating. The cost is $15, and it includes lunch in the 果冻APP cafeteria, a t-shirt and free admission to the 果冻APP football game against Jacksonville State University at 3 p.m. in John L. Guidry Stadium. Payments are to be made in cash the day of at 9:30 a.m. registration. Participants will learn and rehearse the 果冻APP Fight Song and three of the Pride of 果冻APP鈥� Football Cheers. To register, click here .
The 果冻APP Department of Music hosts a variety of ensembles that perform at athletic events and at concerts both on and off campus. It is not necessary to be a music major to join the bands. The department encourages students to learn more about its ensembles and consider auditioning. For more information about 果冻APP鈥� Department of Music, visit .
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:聽Tuesday, September 20, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT:聽Jerad David, Director of Communications,聽985.448.4303 or jerad.david@nicholls.edu