Southern Methodist University Mustang Band | |
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School | Southern Methodist University |
Location | Dallas, Texas |
Conference | American Athletic Conference |
Founded | 1917 |
Director | Charles Aguillon |
Assistant Director | Tommy Tucker |
Members | ~80 active, 1000+ alumni |
Practice field | SMU Indoor Performance Center |
Fight song | "Peruna'" and "Pony Battle Cry" |
The Southern Methodist University Mustang Band, known as the "Best Dressed Band in the Land" because of its 32 unique uniforms,[1] is the marching band of Southern Methodist University. Long known as “the Hub of SMU spirit,” the 80 member band represents the University at football games, produces the Pigskin Revue during Homecoming, and performs at special University- and community-related events.[2] Founded in 1917,[3] the Mustang Band is currently under the direction of Director Charles Aguillon, Assistant Director Tommy Tucker, and drumline instructor Jon Lee.[4]
The SMU Mustang Band introduced jazz into its performances in the late 1920s and continues this tradition. The band also incorporates other popular music styles, all arranged with the hallmark swing style of the Mustang Band.[1] The SMU Mustang Band features a high-stepping, quick marching style[5] and loud, brassy musical arrangements.[6] The instrumentation of the band is all brass, saxophones, piccolo, and marching percussion.[1]