MicheleC

It looks like the finished product was well worth the tedium. You made a beautiful flag!

annievee

Very nice, know they will be welcomed !

leonf

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osewfast

Hahaha - they already have their own flag! It just says 20-J.
And the trumpets have a simple one too.
BUT I noticed at the last game both their flags were one sided.
So I'm tickled silly that I took the time to make ours 2 sided. =)

Donna Mc

leonf

I sat in a line for a long time getting into a music festival on Saturday and had the opportunity to see these state flags for more time than I wanted. Few look good from the back side. I would appreciate yours.


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leonf

OK, I give up. Why?

osewfast

The particular kind of tuba The Southerners use is Conn upright 20-J bass. 20J's for short. They are OLD, and no longer made. The Southerners are known for their BIG sound - and they march with 30 to 35+ of these horns. Talk about a SOLID low brass section! WOW! They weigh about 60lbs each and are carried in their arms (as opposed to a sousaphone which rides on the player's shoulder. The 20Js have to use a strap to carry them because they are so big & heavy. Whenever someone (alumni or band director friends) find an old 20J - it's considered a treasure. The music dept buys them & fixes them. I'm sure that's a lot more than you wanted to know...hahaha, but you asked. =)

If you are into marching bands - this is their show from 2 years ago. (My DS was a freshman then.) It is truly one of the BEST shows I've ever experienced. Yes, I said experienced. The WALL of sound from this band can be felt. And the heart in this show - a salute to Pearl Harbor on its 75 anniversary - brought the audience to tears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2AFPiCp0gM

My son will give the flag to the sax section just before the game this Saturday. I can't wait to see their reaction!
This year's show theme is 'Home'...and after the JSU campus took a direct hit from the F3 tornado this past March, it took on a whole new meaning for the school, band and town. Home is a blessing, in so many ways. =)

BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!

Donna Mc (Proud Band Mom!)

Teen

Way cool!!!! Well done, proud mama.... Gonna watch YouTube now...

Teen

OMGosh....tears...amazing band....very moving. Their choreographer is outstanding...and the music...so good.

osewfast

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. JSU's Marching Southerners are a VERY special group. =)