Draft:The Spirit of the Mountain (marching band)
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| The Spirit of the Mountain | |
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| School | Liberty University |
| Location | Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Director | Larry Seipp |
| Assistant Directors | Josh Detwiler, McKayla Hill |
| Members | 250 |
| Fight song | "Fan the Flames!" |
| Website | Liberty University Marching Band: The Spirit of the Mountain |
The Spirit of the Mountain is the marching band of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virgina. In the drum corps tradition, The 250-member band maintains a high level of discipline and musicianship. The band represents nearly every major on campus, including the Liberty University Football, performing at Williams Stadium for home football games.[1]
The band has been present in multiple events, such as hosting or traveling to high school competitions and State Farm Stadium for the 2024 Fiesta Bowl on January 1st in Glendale, Arizona.[2] The band was invited to perform in the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade.[1][3] The band performed on November 6, 1988 at a NFL game in Giants Stadium between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.[4] The band also marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1983.[5][4]
Traditions
[edit]Before every home game, the ban performs at the Liberty Football "Fanfest." The band performs a multitude of different arrangements, but the list will always include; the fight song fanfare, the fight song "Fan the Flames",[6][failed verification] and Be Thou My Vision.
Pregame
[edit]The Band's pregame performance varies year-to-year, however it will always include.[citation needed]
- Songs:
- Fight Song
- Fight Song Fanfare
- Alma Mater
- "How Great Thou Art"
- "Star Spangled Banner"
- "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
- "Number Three"
- Drill Sets:
- March Across
- "Go LU"
- Monogram 1
- Monogram 2
- USA
- "Script Liberty"
- Dotting of the "i"
- Tunnel
Postgame
[edit]The SOTM performs the Fight Song and following, the traditional Alma Mater "Champions Arise" with the remaining fans and the football team.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Marching Band | Liberty University Bands | Liberty University". Liberty University Bands. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ Tillapaugh, Rachel (2023-12-30). "LU Marching Band and Cheerleading head to Arizona for Fiesta Bowl". WSET. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ Examiner, Asher Notheis, Washington (2025-01-18). "Liberty University's marching band to perform at Trump's inauguration parade". Colorado Springs Gazette. Archived from the original on 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Weatherholt, Anita (November 5, 1988). "Liberty band to perform at NFL game". The News & Advance. Lynchburg, Virginia. p. 6, 7. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ "LBC band to march in parade". The News & Advance. Lynchburg, Virginia. October 6, 1983. p. 14. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Spotlights & News | Liberty University Alumni". Alumni. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
