Photo Essay: The Pride of Southeast Arkansas

The University of Arkansas-Monticello Marching Band - Director of Bands Gary Meggs, Assistant Director Les Pack and assistant Robert Fellows lead the pride of Southeast Arkansas.


Smashin' Good Beats — Brandon Thomas (back) drums on while Kevin Ward adds some excitement to the percussion section.	Keepin' Time — Stuart Pearson keeps tempo during the Homecoming halftime show.

Brass Power — The brass section belts out a melody during the pep rally after the Homecoming parade.


Twirlin' & Fiddlin' — Ashley Couch (left) of the flag line twirls her flag with enthusiasm as, Travis Terrell (right) jams on the fiddle.

Attention — Members of the UAM Marching Band stand at attention, preparing for the upcoming halftime show at the Homecoming Game. The halftime show marks one of the larger performances for the marching band.


Boot Camp — Before the marching season, band members must undergo a rigorous training regimen. Enoch Daniel (left) relaxes during the break, while a baritone player does pushups on the lawn.

Flutes and All — The flute section plays along during the Homecoming halftime show. Rashaad Calaham leads the pack of flutes on the piccolo.


Take Five — Michaela Meadows stands aside while waiting for practice to continue.	Step in Time — A clarinet player keeps time while marching and playing her part.

A Little Flavor - (Back) Travis Terrell and Lillian King (front) add a little flavor to the marching band's set on the xylophone.


The Bass — John Kloap plays the tuba during the Homecoming pep rally after the parade in front of the University Center.	A Different Note — Quartisha Johnson plays the bass clarinet while a marching French horn player belts a note in the background.

Take a Bow - Drum Major Justin Anders takes a bow after the band's performance during the Homecoming game.

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