The Spirit of the Mountain Marching Band

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND The Liberty University Marching Band, “The Spirit of the Mountain,” has established itself as a prestigious collegiate marching ensemble. This corps-style group features contemporary show designs which have appealed to a variety of mass audiences. The flashy horn line, precision marching, and impeccable movements have dazzled many crowds to their feet, while the color guard has demonstrated its versatility with a variety of choreographed movements.

The band has performed at the New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons game at the Meadowlands, for the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, Pa. on three occasions, and for a large number of competitive exhibition performances on the East Coast. In addition, the band performed in other exciting venues in New York City, college campuses, Jacksonville Landing, Walt Disney World, Carowinds Park, Broadway at the Beach, a host of competition sites, and the Lynchburg community. The “Spirit of the Mountain” is again hosting the annual State of Virginia marching Band State Championship in Williams Stadium, and the Bands Of America competition, performing exhibition for all the bands in attendance for both events. The Liberty University Marching Band is excited about their show “Everlasting,” exclusively arranged for Liberty University. The show is comprised of eight tunes celebrating our love relationships, which we all hope to be Everlasting! The show is designed to entertain the audiences at NCAA football games.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining the LU Marching Band, please visit our website at Liberty.edu/Band for more information. Membership in the marching band is comprised of students majoring in just about every department and discipline across the university — you don’t have to be a music major to join! Membership auditions are online and open to all incoming students. Contact us now to become a part of this fine band.

The band is under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Kerr, director. Dr. Kerr joined the Liberty University School of Music faculty in 1990 and was appointed director of bands in 2000. Dr. Kerr received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Liberty in 1982, master’s from Virginia Tech, and Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Kerr also directs the acclaimed Liberty University Wind Symphony and teaches instrumental conducting and other music and band courses.

Essential staff that support the Liberty University Marching Band include Tommy Goddard, assistant director of athletic bands and drumline, and Bryanna Boyd, guard instructor. Marching and music technicians include Tim Fus, Kara Witt, Austin Esquirell, Caleb Martin, Dani Smith, Moo Farrow, Preston Forrest, and Aliza Nogueras.