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Who are we?

We are the men and women of the Southerners Trumpet Line.

How did your website come about?

Way back in 1996, our website creator (Tony Hernandez) was a slug. As his education went on and exposure to the internet grew, he wondered why there weren't any websites related to Southerners. Thus, the idea for the website was born and came to fruition in 1997. It was the first section website in Southerners, and joins marchingsoutherners.org as one of the first Southerners' websites available. Through the years, it has undergone many changes, and continues to be on the leading edge of site design among Southerners' related sites.

The current version of the site is located at fugenskremin.org and is (still) designed by Tony Hernandez. The 'fugenskremin' logo design and name was created by Matt Williams (STL 1994-97) for the section t-shirt in 1996, and is still used today by permission. All content contained within these pages is Copyright © 1997-2006 Southerners Trumpet Line and fugenskremin.org, unless otherwise noted, and may not be used without the express, written consent of the STL.

What is Southerners?

Southerners is the 300+ member marching band from Jacksonville State University. We are the JSU Marching Southerners, or Southerners for short.

Where is JSU?

JSU is located in Jacksonville, Alabama. It is at the foothills of the Appalachians, about 1.5 hours northeast of Birmingham and 2 hours west of Atlanta.

How big is Jacksonville?

Jacksonville has an approximate population of 15,000 when school is in session. A blend of modern and old, Jacksonville is a charming Southern village that is rich in history, dotted with Civil War monuments, nationally registered antebellum homes, and other historic sites. And we now have a Wal*Mart Supercenter!

What conference is JSU a member of?

We are a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. Our beloved Gamecocks were the 2003/2004 OVC Football Champions, the 2004 OVC Baseball Champions, and the 2004 OVC Men's Golf Champions!

What's the School of Music like?

Recently named to honor Dr. Walters, the Dr. David L. Walters Department of Music is nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Department is located in Mason Hall.

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with two concentrations. Concentration One in Music Education fulfills the requirements for the professional certificate to teach music in Alabama public schools on both the elementary and secondary levels. Concentration Two in General Music offers a program designed for the study of music within a liberal arts curriculum and requires a non-music minor.

Department Head: Legare McIntosh
Professors: Davis, McIntosh, Merriman, Roberts
Associate Professors: Collins, Steward
Assistant Professors: Corbin, Hardin, Logsdon, Wight
Instructors: Brandon, Crotts, Gillespie, Tyler

More information: Music Department Website

So, how do I become a member of Southerners?

First, you will need to enroll in JSU. Then, you will need to sign up for MU 193, the Southerners class. Then, you will need to show up to band camp for rehearsals and auditions.

Uh, did you say band camp?

Yes I did. Southerners has a two week band camp requirement for members. This ain't your standard collegiate marching band. We need time to teach you the Southerners style, and memorize all music before the first performance.

For more information about band camp, visit the Band Camp Information site.

Woo hoo! I'm a Southerner. Now what?

Your college life, and consequently your Southerners life, is what you make of it. Just remember, whatever you do, cherish every moment of it. These are the times that you will remember for the rest of your life. So you'd better make the most of it.

What's this I hear about frats?

There are two professional music fraternities. They are Phi Mu Alpha (FMA) and Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI). These are both wonderful groups, and have many members among the Department of Music and Southerners. Just ask a brother or sister if interested.

And Spirit from JSU?

DCI World Finalist Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps is a member of Drum Corps International (DCI), and falls under the wing of the Department of Music. Membership is open to anyone ages 15-21. Auditions take place in the fall, with a national tour during the summer.

For more information please visit the Official Spirit website.

What if you didn't answer my question?

Then you can always email us with your specific questions. If we can't answer them, we'll find someone who can. You may also want to try posting your question in the Forum at marchingsoutherners.org. You're sure to get a response either way.