Dr. M. Cory Schmitt, Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands
schmittc@apsu.edu
(931) 221-7818
Music/Mass Communication Building, Room 162

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APSU "GOVERNORS OWN" MARCHING BAND!!

APSU Bands are open to ALL APSU students, regardless of major or full/part time student status. We perform at all home football and basketball games, exhibitions, and community events. To start your journey and become part of our family, please complete the member interest form or email Dr. Cory Schmitt at schmittc@apsu.edu with any questions.

FALL 2025 MARCHING BAND INFORMATION:

We are thrilled to have you join us for the 2025 GOMB season, including Pre-Season GOMB Week (Band Camp), pregame and halftime performances at Fortera Stadium, and possible away football game trip and exhibitions at marching competitions.

To join GOMB 2025, please complete the following steps:

• Complete the Member Interest Form
• Register for the course MUS1630
• Mark our Pre-Semester camp dates on your calendar!

New Wind Placement Auditions

• Video submission due by Friday, July 25th

For new members who play Piccolo, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, or Sousaphone, there will be a modest video submission placement audition which will include a scale of your choice to show the full range of instruments and a run-through of the Fight Song. You may begin practicing the Fight Song now by accessing this .  Piccolo players may audition on flute; mellophones may audition on horn; baritones may audition on concert baritone; sousaphones may audition on tuba. If you have issues accessing an instrument, please email Dr. Schmitt (schmittc@apsu.edu). 

At the beginning of your video, please state your first and last name clearly. Tell me which scale you are choosing to play, then play the scale. Then, play a full run of the Fight Song. This video should be ONE unedited video.

Video submission auditions will need to be submitted through this by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 25th. 

Returning Wind “Auditions”

• July 7-11 (virtual meeting) 

For returning members who play Piccolo, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, or Sousaphone, there will be no auditions. However, I would love to meet with you briefly on Zoom for a Meet & Greet. Please complete the for either Leadership interview or Meet & Greet.  Students completing a Leadership Interview do not need to sign up for an additional Meet & Greet. If this time frame does not work for you, email schmittc@apsu.edu.

DISCLAIMER REGARDING ALL PLACEMENT AUDITIONS

Due to the shortened time frame, auditions for this season should be considered more of a chance for us to get to know your abilities and then appropriately place you into the ensemble. This is not meant to be a stressful event, nor do I intend to turn away students unless absolutely necessary. By no means does this lower the standard of excellence expected of students. I want to accept as many members into GOMB as possible while upholding the traditions pride, passion, and positivity.

Leadership Interviews

• July 7 through 11
• Sign up for a Zoom meeting on the
• Be sure to fill out the sheet completely & correctly!

Any returning GOMB member may interview to be a part of the Leadership team. Positions include Drum Major and Section Leader (winds, color guard, and percussion). Service positions such as Equipment Manager, Uniform Manager, Graphic Designer, Photographer and Social Media Specialist will be selected at a later time. No new members will be allowed to carry leadership or service positions.

Color Guard & Percussion Placement Audition Date

• Saturday, August 2nd 

All students (new and returning) who wish to be a part of the Color Guard, Drumline, or Front Ensemble must attend the audition date. If you are unable to attend this date, you will need to send an audition video. Further details to be announced later. 

Returning percussion and guard members should still sign up for a Leadership interview or Meet & Greet on the

Move-In Dates prior to Band Camp

• Tuesday, August 12 for Leadership, Percussion, and Color Guard
• Sunday, August 17 for all other members

Band Camp (a detailed schedule will be sent later)

• Sunday, August 17 through Sunday, August 24 
• Leadership Camp August 13-16

Season Schedule

Confirmed dates (all home games)

• September 13 vs Morehead State → 6:00 PM
• September 27 vs Utah Tech → 1:00 PM
• October 4 vs West Georgia → 3:00 PM
• October 25 vs North Alabama → 3:00 PM
• November 8 vs Central Arkansas → 3:00 PM
• November 15 vs Samford → 1:00 PM

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO GET ON OUR LIST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MARCHING BAND SCHOLARSHIPS: APSU is proud to offer scholarship for all students who participate in any of our Football or Basketball bands. For more information, please contact Dr. Schmitt or one of our current members.

 GOMB Day 2025

We are excited to welcome ALL high school band students to spend a day with us a member of the GOMB! We will rehearse in the morning, eat lunch, and perform in the stands and on the field at an APSU Football Game.

We will announce the dates for GOMB Day 2025 in the near future.

Follow our Social Media for updates

MID-SOUTH MARCHING INVITATIONAL 2025

We will not host the MSMI in the Fall of 2025, but we look forward to hosting in 2026 and future years.