Message from Dr. Rick Good, Director of Bands (pictured above with his daughter oboist Sarah Good, center, and his wife, Dr. Jenny Good.)

We have had the opportunity to share with you several exciting developments in our program over the last few years. The Auburn University Band won the prestigious Sudler Trophy in 2004, we outfitted our members with new uniforms in 2007, and the Marching Band was invited to perform at multiple St. Patrick's Day celebration events in Ireland in March 2008. Last summer, Auburn's Band was one of only a few selected in the country to vie for recognition by Paramount Pictures in their competition for theme music for an upcoming movie. The support of Band friends and alumni makes these and other accolades and honors possible. But I think that this year's news is some of the most exciting yet!

Auburn University is in the beginning stages of plans for a new Band Hall and adjoining practice field to be located off Samford Avenue on the west side of campus. Our current facility in Goodwin Hall served us well for a number of years. However, when it opened in 1974, the estimated number of band members was 200. Now, 35 years later, we have close to 400 students dedicating long hours of their time to make your Auburn game day experience outstanding. With twice as many uniforms to store and double the instruments to house, we need a much larger and updated rehearsal area.

Once complete, this newly launched project will provide a practice field located right next to a new Band Hall with a recital hall for concerts and other events. Additionally, the new Band Hall will have an indoor practice area with modern acoustics to maximize our ability to train and educate our talented students. This will be a better storage solution for valuable instruments, equipment and props - some of which we have to leave in trailers next to the current practice field. More importantly, it will be a much safer environment for our students as they practice, rain or shine, throughout the year.

A few years ago, we asked you to help us purchase new uniforms and last year you helped us travel to represent Auburn University in Ireland. Your gifts have always played a big role in our ability to have an adequate number of matching instruments for our members and helped with the basics we need to run our day-to-day practices, recruiting efforts and more. We need your continued involvement more than ever as we launch this project!

Please visit this link and select Auburn Bands to make a gift today. We pledge to continue our legacy of outstanding performances for your enjoyment!

WAR EAGLE!

Rick Good
Director of Bands