The Spirit of the Mountain 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 a 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, including 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” annually hosts the State of Virginia Marching Band State Championship Finals in Williams Stadium, performing exhibition for all the bands in attendance for both events. The Liberty University Marching Band is excited about their show, entitled “Sunny With A Chance,” exclusively arranged for Liberty University. The show is comprised of eight tunes, most of which are lively and sunny, but there’s always a chance for a storm warning! The show is designed especially to entertain the audiences at NCAA football games. If you or someone you know is 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, Caleb Martin, Dani Smith, Zach Federico, Elijah Cregger, and Jonathan Byus.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

In recognition of Liberty University’s 50th anniversary year-long celebration, Liberty Athletics will be honoring the past with a number of social media and website features. Through the help of the Liberty Athletics video department and Flames Central production teams, the top plays in Liberty Athletics history and the 68 Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame members will be remembered.

TOP MOMENTS

Flames Central, a weekly television show about Liberty Athletics, has compiled the top plays in Liberty Athletics history. Beginning in August, these plays will be posted to all Liberty Flames social media accounts and on LibertyFlames.com. The tops plays will show the pageantry and rich history of each Liberty Athletics program. Notable players from each program will be released in correspondence with their season of competition.

HALL OF FAME MEMBER FEATURES

Beginning in August, each member of the Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame will be featured on all Liberty Flames social media accounts and LibertyFlames.com, a number that has grown to 68 distinguished members. Posted weekly, Liberty Athletics will release a video story that hails the numerous accomplishments of each Hall of Fame member. Follow Liberty Athletics on Twitter and Instagram @LibertyFlames and on Facebook at @LibertyFlamesAthletics for updates on more 50th anniversary coverage.

Over the last 50 years, Liberty University has created a diverse, faithful, and global community of Champions for Christ. Our 50th Anniversary celebrates this rich heritage by tracing the legacy of its champions and their influence upon the world as they bring Liberty’s mission to life. This year-long celebration is a time for everyone in the Liberty community — students, staff, alumni, faculty, and friends — to reflect on where we’ve come from and what we’ve accomplished, connect with our community, and cast a vision for our future. After all, one vision brought us to this mountain — and this mountain gave us a vision for the world.