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Shorter University Bands Shorter University Bands In 2007 Shorter College created a Pep Band to perform in the stands at home football games. Under the direction of Mr.

The Shorter Marching Hawks were founded in 2008 and performed on the field for halftime. Tom Smith, the band consisted of students and local musicians to perform at all of the home football games, providing spirited cheers for the team. In 2009, Dr. Andrea Strauss took over as Director of Bands at Shorter College where she made significant contributions to the development of the instrumental music education degree program. The Shorter bands continued to represent Shorter University under the direction of Ms. Elizabeth Taylor from 2011-2016. Dr. Duane Warfield, Associate Professor of Music, is the current Director of Bands in the Edith Lester Harbin Department of Music at Shorter University since fall 2016.

We hope to see you there! 🎶
27/11/2025

We hope to see you there! 🎶

Had a blast at the Homecoming game this last weekend! Had a visit from Alfred and the students played SO well!! Enjoyed ...
30/09/2025

Had a blast at the Homecoming game this last weekend! Had a visit from Alfred and the students played SO well!! Enjoyed having alumni back, too! Jj🎶💙🤍

20/09/2025

Had a little help on the podium at our game today! So proud of the Shorter Band 💙 Shorter University Music Department

A victorious but HOT home game today! So proud of the Shorter Band students 💙 Also had a “guest conductor” today that is...
20/09/2025

A victorious but HOT home game today! So proud of the Shorter Band students 💙 Also had a “guest conductor” today that is sure to be a future Hawk! 🎶

10/09/2025

Calling all ALUMNI! Make plans now to bring your instrument and play with the Band in the stands at the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, September 27th at 12:00 pm. We can’t wait to see all of you! 🎶🏈💙🤍

05/08/2025

Only 2 weeks until early move-in for Band Camp! Who’s excited??!

A little about Dr. Denney Wright!
13/07/2025

A little about Dr. Denney Wright!

Happy Graduation Day, Hawks!
08/05/2025

Happy Graduation Day, Hawks!

Alumni Weekend soared to new heights! A huge thank you to all the alumni who joined us in the stands cheering on our tea...
07/11/2024

Alumni Weekend soared to new heights! A huge thank you to all the alumni who joined us in the stands cheering on our team at the Homecoming Game. You are welcome back anytime… GO HAWKS! 🎶

28/10/2024

Attention Band Alumni! Come join us in the stands, bring your instruments and play with us for the Homecoming game on Saturday, November 2nd in Barron Stadium. We will provide music for you - just reply to lwright@shorter.edu and let us know you are coming. Hope to see you there and GO HAWKS!

So excited to announce that the Honor Band is returning this year! It will run simultaneously with the Honor Choir and t...
30/09/2024

So excited to announce that the Honor Band is returning this year! It will run simultaneously with the Honor Choir and the Music Education Symposium on November 15-16, 2024. Go to https://www.shorter.edu/honorfestival/ for more information!

Shorter University Honor Band and Choir 2024 The audition video should consist of 30 seconds of the student playing any solo piece of their choosing. All auditions should be recorded and the hyperlink should be uploaded in the registration form. If a student is accepted, a link to pay registration f...

04/09/2024

It’s Game Day! Go Hawks!

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