High School Band Day

Join Southeastern Louisiana University’s Spirit of the Southland Marching Band for High School Band Day on Saturday, November 14, 2026!

High school band students are invited to spend the day rehearsing, performing, and experiencing what it’s like to be part of the Spirit of the Southland. Participants will rehearse with the band, take part in Lion Walk and pregame activities, and cheer on the Lions during the football game.

The registration fee is $10 per student. Additional payment information will be provided by email after registration.

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Schedule

8:30 a.m.
Check-in and T-shirt pickup | Pottle Music Building Lobby

9 a.m.
Warm-ups with the Spirit of the Southland and rehearsal of traditional songs and shorties

10 a.m.
Stadium rehearsal with Band, Cheer, and Spirit

11:30 a.m.
Return to Pottle Music Building

11:45 a.m.
Lunch and time with the Spirit of the Southland

1 p.m.
Music rehearsal for stand tunes

2:20 p.m.
Break

2:45 p.m.
Call time and travel to Lion Walk

3 p.m.
Lion Walk

3:30 p.m.
Break and snacks

4 p.m.
Call time and briefing for the Front of Pottle performance

4:20 p.m.
Percussion begins Front of Pottle performance

4:40 p.m.
Band, Guard, Dance, and Spirit join the performance

5:30 p.m.
Storm 30 march to the stadium and pregame performance. High school band participants may join the Storm 30 march before heading to Section T while the Spirit of the Southland performs pregame.

6 p.m.
Kickoff

High School Band Day participants will also receive a special recognition during halftime.