The GeorGia Game Gameday acTiviTies - Auburn University Athletics

Principal Mortgage Ad_Layout 1 8/22/12 4:45 PM PaA Word from Jay Jacobsp r i n c i p a lm o r t g a g e , L L CThere is nothing quite like the pregame festivities at Auburn.The Auburn University Marching Band is an integral part ofthe pageantry and fabric of our gameday experience.We see and hear that hair-raising moment when the drumsbegin to roll and the drum major spears the turf of Pat DyeField, but their day begins long before that with early morningpractices to fine-tune their routines.The band’s preparation for gameday actually takes months,stretching back to long, hot days in the summer when bandmembers have their version of two-a-days.The Auburn University Marching Band has been a huge partof Auburn Athletics for nearly a century. They are active onfootball gamedays at tailgate activities, Tiger Walk and ofcourse the pregame and halftime shows. I do not know thatI have ever seen a better halftime performance than the recent production at our MilitaryAppreciation Day.In addition to football gameday, the Auburn Band provides pageantry and energizes the atmosphereat men’s and women’s basketball games, pep rallies and other sporting events.The renowned Auburn University Marching Band is indeed a huge part of gameday at Auburn,and that is one reason the Auburn Athletics Department was pleased to pledge $1.5 milliontoward the band’s current capital campaign. The goal is to help the band build a new practicefacility.In reviewing the request for support, I was impressed with this vision Dean Bramberg and theband leadership has for the facility. If completed, the facility will help ensure a commitment toexcellence in all of our band programs far into the future.The band’s commitment to helping make our gameday experience an exceptional one is notthe only reason we decided to support the initiative. Not only have Auburn University bandsrepresented us all over the world for more than a century, they have been an invaluable part ofthe educational experience for generations of Auburn men and women who were members ofthe band during their time here.To give you some background, the Board of Trustees approved the Band Practice Facility projectin 2010. The facility will provide more than 32,500 square feet of space for the nationallyrenowned program. The estimated total cost of the facility is $10 million.It will feature a concert band rehearsal hall, percussion studio, marching band rehearsal hall,practice studios, administrative offices, archive gallery and music library. It will be a state of theart facility that will foster pride in our outstanding band program.The goal for the Campaign for the Auburn University Bands Practice Facility is $5.5 million inprivate support, which will be matched by the university. Charitable gifts that are tax deductiblecan be made through the Auburn University Foundation. For more information about waysyou can support the project or donate to Auburn University, visit develop.auburn.edu or call theCollege of Liberal Arts Office of Development at (334) 844-1483.In closing, I want to say a special thanks to Director of Bands Dr. Richard Good, Marching BandDirector Dr. Corey Spurlin, Associate Director of Bands Dr. Doug Rosener and Director of Bandsand Professor of Music Emeritus Dr. Johnnie Vinson. Their leadership has been outstanding.I also want to thank each and every member of the Auburn University Marching Band. Their timeand commitment to excellence is both noticed and deeply appreciated.God Bless and War Eagle!Jay JacobsDirector of AthleticsP. Paul SumnerPartner, NMLS #102184Craig L. Tindall, ARMLPartner, NMLS #215011W. Adam StoffregenPartner, NMLS #215039O. Clyde Prather, IIINMLS #421706Adam D. JonasNMLS #828402“Setting the Standard”principal mortgage, LLCNMLS#85408Shelby Building600 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 203Birmingham, AL 35216Main: (205) 705-1650Fax: (205) 705-1651Toll Free: (866) 432-0112www.principalmortgagellc.com2012 AUBURN FOOTBALL13AUBURNTIGERS.COM