Marching Trojans on the Plains
by: Rose Statam, STJ Marching Trojans Drum Major
Four Saint James marching band members were selected to perform at halftime during the Auburn University vs San Jose State football game. To play with the Auburn University High School Honor Band is a unique opportunity for high school students to experience taking the field to perform alongside the AUMB in front of a crowd of over 80,000.
To play with the Auburn University Marching Band really was a treat! We got to see them practice in the morning, and then practice with them in our specific instrument section. The college students and staff were all very friendly and made the experience very enjoyable. Getting to play on the field was really cool! Compared to playing for a crowd of high school students at Friday night games or even at large competitions, playing at Jordan-Hare Stadium was something special. The scale of people really didn’t hit me until we got onto the field right before we performed. I really am grateful and honored for the incredible opportunity to play with the Auburn University Marching Band! #wearesaintjamesschool