The article highlights how college marching bands are essential to the energy and tradition of football, even though they don’t score touchdowns, driving the atmosphere and fan experience at games. It explores the physical demands and long hours required of members, with insights from Randall Coleman, current Director of Bands at UTC, on rehearsal schedules…
Randall Coleman Talking UTC Marching Band on Jed & JR Mornings
On WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings, UTC Director of Bands Randall Coleman highlighted the program’s surge since his 2021 arrival—from 30 musicians to 140. He explained tryouts, rehearsal expectations, and the commitment required to perform at a high level. The marching band draws students from all majors; it’s an academic course that meets three times…