Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Ensembles add life Music students gain more than academics—another home Entertainment, dedication, and originality describe the various musical ensembles, an active interest of the music department. These ensembles demand hard work and develop self-respect in both performers and directors. Their high standards and visibility are a mark of pride at the University. Performance is top priority in the musician's education. The music department sponsors diverse musical groups and ensembles. The largest organization is the nationallly known “Marching Southerners.” Over 300 students comprise this marching ensemble. The Southerners serve not only as an educational tool for the student musician, but they also lead half-time entertainment in the football season. This year the band performed for the Miracle Strip Marching Band Festival at Ft. Walton Beach. Other large ensembles include A Cappella Choir, the Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, and the Concert Band. Each group perfects its own style of music. The various characteristics of each ensemble attract a multitude of different students. Through rigorous training and love for music, students and professors develop a special bond. Mason Hall becomes a second home for the music student. Anyone passing by late at night will see practice room lights shining and know that some student is busy practicing. A tradition of pride is produced in the musical ensembles as a result of hard work and the self respect of the student. The sound of the Southerner was as sharp as their appearance when they tools to the field at half-time in Grisham Stadium at the West Georgia game. Tammy Hunter, clarinetist represents the several hun- ■ dred music students who practice diligently for many hours perfecting their technique for performance. 10 Opening. Music Ensembles

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Named Tor a past president. Houston Cote Library, the tallest academic building in Alabama, opened in 1972 to meet the growing needs of students. Housing the administration and academic computer services. Bibb Graves Hall is the only remaining building of the original college campus. Constructed in 1980, Stone Performing Arts Center is home to Humanities and Social Sciences, the drama department, and the university theater. Opening: Campus Buildings 9

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These members of ihe popular ) zi band were caught during an informal practice session with Dr. Ron Sur-acc in Mason Hall early in the fall semester. The A Cappclla choir under the direction of Bayne Dobbins rehearses three times weekly for the quality Christmas and Easter programs that are their trademark. Opening: Music Ensembles II