Lumberjack Marching Band Auditions

Join LMB

Did you know that more than half of the 300+ member Lumberjack Marching Band consists of non-music majors? Almost every major at SFA is represented! The LMB, known as the "boldest sound in the oldest town", is the largest and most spirited student organization on campus — all we're missing is you!

Auditions are required for twirlers, color guard members, percussionists and all wind players who aren't music majors. Wind players already accepted to SFA and the School of Music don't need to complete an additional audition for the LMB.

2024 season audition dates:

  • Wind players: audition dates for non-music majors have passed. Set up a virtual audition by contacting Dr. Daniel Haddad at daniel.haddad@sfasu.edu. You should prepare for your audition using the provided audition music.
  • Twirlers: audition dates for the 2024 season have passed.
  • Color guard and percussion: auditions occur in June during band camp. 
    • Complete the audition sign up form below to be contacted.

Audition sign up form

2025 season audition dates:

  • Wind players: Dates TBA
  • Twirlers: Dates are being finalized and are expected to be posted early 2025. Auditions are usually scheduled in February or March.
  • Color guard and percussion: Band camp dates for summer 2025 are being finalized.

Audition music

Scholarships

To be considered for an LMB scholarship, you should prepare an additional, contrasting piece for your audition (e.g., a Texas Music Educators Association or Association of Texas Small School Bands étude).

Season overview - what to expect

Early move-in to residence hall

The 2025 schedule for LMB member move in:

  • Date TBA - Percussion and color guard all members
  • Date TBA  - Wind and brass new members
  • Date TBA  - Twirl-O-Jacks and full band

Additional details applicable to your position will be communicated through your mySFA email account.

Course credit

All LMB members are enrolled in a music course that follows their plan of study and receive two credit hours for participating in the band. Transfer students may be eligible for upper-level credit. If you have questions, contact the band office or your advisor.

Cost

In addition to the course cost, wind and percussion members of LMB should expect to spend approximately $200 for all necessary accessories, including gloves, polo shirt, etc. All travel expenses, including meals, are paid by the School of Music.

Renting an instrument

We are able to supply some instruments, including sousaphone, marching baritone, mellophone and piccolo. Other instruments may be available in limited quantities and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The instrument rental fee is $50.

Rehearsals and performances

Rehearsals are held 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and on Saturday mornings of home games. The color guard rehearses one additional evening during the week.

Members of the LMB travel regularly. While this is often to football games in which SFA is the visitor or performing as an exhibition band at high school competitions throughout the state, additional opportunities to travel are found nationally and internationally.  

Additional performances include the Homecoming parade in downtown Nacogdoches and a performance during the annual Homecoming bonfire pep rally.

Questions?

If you have questions about auditions or the upcoming season, email Dr. Daniel Haddad at daniel.haddad@sfasu.edu.