Alumni Band
In 1987 a new tradition began, the annual Auburn Alumni Band reunion. Every year since then a band of alumni has joined the AUMB on the field at halftime during one home football game. This game is often the homecoming game, but not always. This annual event normally attracts over 300 alumni band members from many previous years, resulting in over 600 members of the combined bands on the field for halftime. This show has been a favorite among band members since its inception, and continues to be a fond highlight of each football season. The Alumni Band has also taken up the challenge to support the fund raising efforts for the new Band Facility currently under development.
2010-2011 Board of Directors President: David Gillespie, President Elect: Ted Mallory, Secretary/ Treasurer: Sara Cothran, Past President: Ben Morris, Director Emeritus: Johnnie Vinson
Directors: Clyde Morris, Owen Bailey, Steve Fleming, Terri Devane Granger, George Dyar, Mark Glover, Sidney Keywood, Susan Nunnely, Mike Watson, Jay Howell, Joseph Stanfield
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