Marching Band Extravaganza!
Come be a part of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Marching Band Extravaganza (MBEX)! This annual event, hosted by the award-winning Marching Pride of North Alabama, is a one-day experience for both middle and high school marching band students.
Participants will learn new skills, connect with fellow musicians, and get a firsthand look at what it takes to be a part of a large, high-level college ensemble. Students will also march alongside the Marching Pride! Join us for a day of music, fun, and marching pride!
Schedule
- 8:00–8:30 AM: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Marching Pride Rehearsal (open to the public)
- 8:30–9:30 AM: MBEX Participant Check-In (At the main gate)
- 8:45 AM: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Marching Pride Exhibition for MBEX (open to the public)
- 9:30–11:00 AM: MBEX Practice with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Band
- 6:00 PM: Kick-Off
Event Details
All participants must check in on Saturday morning before practice begins.
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Check-in time: 8:30–9:30 AM
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Check-in form:
The online check-in form will become available at 8:00 AM on Saturday, November 7. You can also check in by scanning one of the QR codes posted at the entrance to Bank Independent Stadium.
Participants will receive an event wristband when they check in that morning. Please make sure you complete the check-in process and pick up your wristband before practice begins.
- Downtown parking: Free parking with shuttle service to the stadium.
- Parking near Coby Hall: Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Gray Lot: Discounted parking is available for MBEX participants and families.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the morning rehearsal.
- Bring your instrument, any necessary equipment, printed music, and water.
- Meals will not be provided. Please plan ahead and bring food or make arrangements to eat throughout the day.
- Drum majors: Due to space limitations, podiums will not be used this year. You may conduct from field level along the front sideline.
- For the evening performance, students should wear their school's marching band uniform, and auxiliary members should wear their performance attire. Your uniform serves as your ticket into the game. If you do not have a band uniform, please let us know ahead of time.
- Bank Independent Stadium is a cashless facility. Please plan to use a card or another accepted cashless payment method at the concession stands.
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Students participating in MBEX do not need to purchase a ticket to attend the football game. They may sit in the berm area of the stadium. During the second half of the game, MBEX participants are also welcome to sit in the student section alongside the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Marching Pride and play with the band.
Auxilary Routine Videos
Dance
Color Guard
Majorette