Welcome to the Official Web Site of the LSU Bands!

Thank you for your interest in the LSU Bands. With a long history of success, the Band program at LSU offers many types of opportunities and ensembles for students to continue playing their instruments while in college. Not only does participation in a college ensemble build instant friendships, but one can also pursue an interest of the heart while earning college credit. As you pursue your career goals as a student at LSU, we hope that you will want to experience a truly special musical tradition. We are very proud of our program and we strongly believe in the educational and social values that band offers. You do not have to be a music major to participate in the LSU Bands. 80% of Tiger Band is comprised of non-music majors. Note: Full tuition scholarships are available to non-music majors who live outside of Louisiana (Tiger Band Golden Oaks Scholarship). SCHOLARSHIPS DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSIC MAJORS AND NON-MAJORS!! We are auditioning students for the band program for next year. Please contact us for more information. Out of state students may be eligible for 4-year full tuition scholarships--this applies to new students who are instrumentalists, Golden Girls and/or colorguard members! In addition, all members of the Tiger Marching Band receive a $1,000 scholarship. (Woodwinds, Brass, Drumline, Colorguard and Golden Girls). We also have positions available for Band Managers which pay $1500. How to audition for the LSU Bands: (1) Call the Band Department at 225/578-2384 (2) Schedule an audition with us before July 1st for Tiger Band and/or the concert ensemble program. (3) Audition Requirements: chromatic scale, a few major scales, prepared piece (solo, etude, honor band audition material, etc.). You do not need a pianist. Percussionists interested only in Tiger Band do not need to audition at this time. A separate audition will be held in August for the Tiger Band Drumline. You do need to have your name on our mailing list in oder to receive audition materials. (4) Incoming Music Majors who have been accepted into a studio do not need to audition for the Band Department, unless you play a different instrument from your major instrument. Music Majors are automatically invited to Tiger Band Preseason Band Camp (usually the week before the fall semester classes begin. (5) Questions? Email the Band Department.

Thanks to all for a VERY speical LSU Golden Girls 50th Anniversary!! LSU TIGERAMA CONCERT––Monday, November 16, 2009 (Features the award-winning LSU Tiger Band!) Baton Rouge RIVER CENTER––8:00 pm. Click here for informaton. LSU SYMPHONIC WINDS CONCERT––Thursday, November 19, 2009 First Baptist Church Downtown Baton Rouge––8:00 pm LSU SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT––Tuesday, December 1, 2009 First Baptist Church Downtown Baton Rouge––8:00 pm NEW for 2009! Order one of the 100 special "Directors' Edition" of this Randy Caminita prints! It's the 50th Anniversary of the LSU Golden Girls! Fall 2009 is the 50th anniversary of LSU's famous "Golden Girls" danceline. Do you know any former LSU Golden Girls? We are looking for all former members of both the LSU Golden Girls and LSU Ballet Corps (the name they used before they were called "Golden Girls"). Click here for reunion information. Thanks! 1959 LSU Ballet Corps - the first Golden Girl line - their name changed to "Golden Girls" in 1965. 1966 LSU Golden Girls 1967 LSU Golden Girls 1969 LSU Golden Girls LSU Tiger Band Drum Major Rob Dowie Receives Two LSU Campus-wide Awards LSU Legacy Award The Legacy Award is presented to a senior who has been active in campus life and has made a long-term improvement that will enhance the quality of campus life at LSU for future generations. The student selected for this award has demonstrated a history of holding progressively responsible leadership positions, has impacted more than one area of campus life, serves as a role model for other students, demonstrates the ability to recognize a need and affect positive change, possesses the ability to collaborate with other students, and exhibits an ability to follow through with commitments. LSU Student Leader of the Year The Student Leader of the Year Award is presented to a junior or senior who has made a significant contribution to the quality of life at LSU for the 2009-2010 academic year. The student selected for this award will have demonstrated his/er commitment to LSU by making a significant improvement in one or more areas of campus life such as academics, athletics, greek life, student governance, residential life, student involvement, wellness, diversity, service, student activities, or recreational sports. Rob Dowie will return for a third year as Drum Major of the 2009 Tiger Band. Congratulations, Rob! LSU TIGER BAND WINS THE ESPN/PARAMOUNT PICTURES "BATTLE OF THE BANDS"! This past fall, ESPN announced the LSU Tiger Band, The Golden Band from Tigerland, was the winner of their 2008 "Battle of the Bands" contest. LSU was among seven schools in the running for the grand prize. (The other participating schools were the University of Southern California, Texas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Clemson.) Ten bands were originally asked to take part in the event--all of the schools had preseason football rankings in or near the top ten. As winner, the Tiger Band received a grand prize of $25,000, which has goneinto our fund for a new Band Hall. Click here to see the video.On behalf of the students, staff and faculty in the LSU Band Department, we would like to thank all the Tiger fans, students, faculty, staff, friends, family, etc. who contributed to our win. Your support of our program is tremendous! We thank you!!! Update: "The Battle of the Bands promo was recognized by the Interactive Media Awards this year which is fantastic honor.  The results exceeded everyone’s expectation." (Jeff Hastings, Paramount Pictures). See article link. See Tiger Band performance.   OF INTEREST: LSU Tiger Band Pics

Be a part of the current campaign to raise funds for a new building for the marching band. An Artist's Rendering of the New LSU Tiger Band Building is below. Click here for more infomation on how to help as a "Friend of the LSU Tiger Band"!

Pictured left to right, LSU Band Directors: Roy King, Linda Moorhouse, Frank Wickes Pictured left to right, LSU Band Directors: Frank Wickes, Linda Moorhouse, Roy King

There are different types of scholarships available to both music majors and non-majors. These include: • fall service awards (Tiger Marching Band only) • a limited number of Band Department scholarships • Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program (TOPS) for Louisiana residents • Music Majors: partial to full tuition awarded from the School of Music • Non-Music Majors: "Tiger Band Golden Oaks Scholarship" (up to FULL in and out of state tuition awarded--these are given to instrumentalista and colorguard members. They are four year full tuition scholarships for students who come from another state to attend LSU.

All students interested in School of Music Tuition Awards and Scholarships, Golden Oaks Scholarships (non-music majors) and / or Band Department scholarships are encouraged to apply to LSU early and audition for us before February 15th each year.

• LSU Band Membership Form
• Undergraduate School of Music Admissions Information
• Graduate School of Music Admissions Information

Your next step will be to apply to LSU and submit a Band Department membership application. You can do this online or print one in a PDF format. If you are from out-of-state and are interested in the Tiger Band Honors Scholarship, you should contact the Band Department to set up an audition at your earliest convenience. If you have not applied to LSU, you can do so online at www.lsu.edu.

We hope the information on this site is helpful to you. If we can be of further help in answering questions for you or your parents, please feel free to contact us.

Thanks for visiting!

Questions can be sent to the LSU Band Office.