| Southern Methodist University Mustang Band | |
|---|---|
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| School | Southern Methodist University |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Director | Charles Aguillon |
| Assistant Director | Paul Crockett |
| Members | ~111 active, 1000+ alumni |
| Practice field | SMU Indoor Performance Center |
| Fight song | "Peruna'" and "Pony Battle Cry" |
The SMU Mustang Band, known as "the Hub of SMU Spirit" or the "Best Dressed Band in the Land" because of its 32 unique uniforms,[1] is the marching band of Southern Methodist University. The band represents the University at football games, produces the Pigskin Revue during Homecoming, and performs at special university and community-related events.[2] Founded in 1917,[3] the Mustang Band is currently under the direction of Director Charles Aguillon, Assistant Director Paul Crockett, and Drumline Instructor Jon Lee.[4]
The SMU Mustang Band introduced jazz into its performances in the late 1920s and continues this tradition. The band also incorporates other popular music styles, all arranged with the hallmark swing style of the Mustang Band.[1] The SMU Mustang Band features a high-stepping, quick marching style[5] and loud, brassy musical arrangements.[6] The instrumentation of the band is all brass, saxophones, piccolo, and marching percussion.[1]
- ^ a b c SMU Mustang Band General Information Archived 2009-06-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The University Bulletin - SMU". 10 March 2003. Archived from the original on 10 March 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ SMU Mustang Band History Archived 2009-06-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ SMU Mustang Band Staff http://p2.smu.edu/band/profiles.html
- ^ Frequently Asked Questions about the Mustang Band Archived 2009-06-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ SMU Mustang Band Traditions Archived 2007-05-17 at the Wayback Machine