2025 Alumni Band Day

Celebrate the 105th anniversary of The Pride on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the final home game of the season. The game time hasn’t been set yet, but regardless, we will most likely meet at 8 a.m. on Pride Field to kick off a day of fun!

We want YOU there and ask that you invite at least one fellow Pride of Mississippi member to be a part of this very special day. Play classic Southern Miss favorites along with The Pride at halftime and celebrate the new class of Pride Alumni on senior day.

Alumni are welcome to participate in the performance or simply be a part of the festivities. Options range between $65 tickets, which include lunch, admission to the football game, and a black Pride of Mississippi Alumni Band polo, and $45 for those who have purchased an Alumni Band polo.

Also, your fee will make you a charter member of the newly re-formed Alumni Band Association. More details coming on that at a later date!

Reach out to your alumni friends and let’s make this year even bigger!

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The registration fee is $65. It includes your official Alumni Band embroidered, black, polo-style, Alumni Band shirt, your game day ticket for admission, lunch with The Pride at The Fresh in the Student Union, and other events to be announced. Registration is $45 if you already own an Alumni Band polo. Also, your fee will make you a charter member of the newly re-formed Alumni Band Association. More details coming on that at a later date!

While family members and guests are welcome to observe the festivities, they will need to purchase their own tickets to the game and purchase lunch at The Fresh if they wish. While they cannot sit inside the band with you, The Pride is anticipated to be seated in East-side sections J and K and they might be able to purchase tickets near that area or at least on the same side (but the best views and sound will be on the home side for performance).

GAME TICKETS FOR GUESTS

https://southernmisstickets.evenue.net/list/FOOT

Have a question before you register?

See the FAQ below or visit us one of the following ways:

• Visit the USM School of Music’s page: www.usm.edu/music/bands

• Go to The Pride of Mississippi Alumni group page on Facebook

• Email your questions to USMAlumniBand@gmail.com

Alumni Band Uniform Dress Code:

• Official Alumni Band Black Polo Shirt

• Black pants (wear your own all-black dress, business casual or athletic (track) pants. Avoid stripes or piping if possible. All-black is preferred.

• Black Socks

• Black Shoes (wear your own all-black dress, business casual or athletic shoes. Avoid stripes or piping if possible. All-black is preferred.

INSTRUMENTS

USM Bands instruments are in use by currently enrolled students. If you need an instrument, we suggest the following:

• Ask a friend or family member to borrow theirs

• Ask your local middle school, high school or community college or university if you can borrow and instrument for a short time.

• See if you can rent and instrument form your local music store

• Music & Arts (formerly Mississippi Music, Inc) has instruments available statewide for those in/near Mississippi. Contact them at 1.800.844.2263

• Flag poles and flags will be provided by USM Bands.

See more Frequently Asked Question below.