Shorter University Bands

Shorter University Bands Shorter University Bands In 2007 Shorter College created a Pep Band to perform in the stands at home football games. Under the direction of Mr.

The Shorter Marching Hawks were founded in 2008 and performed on the field for halftime. Tom Smith, the band consisted of students and local musicians to perform at all of the home football games, providing spirited cheers for the team. In 2009, Dr. Andrea Strauss took over as Director of Bands at Shorter College where she made significant contributions to the development of the instrumental music

education degree program. The Shorter bands continued to represent Shorter University under the direction of Ms. Elizabeth Taylor from 2011-2016. Dr. Duane Warfield, Associate Professor of Music, is the current Director of Bands in the Edith Lester Harbin Department of Music at Shorter University since fall 2016.

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates!! Go out and do great things in the world 🎶
05/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates!! Go out and do great things in the world 🎶

05/07/2026

Happy Graduation Day, Hawks! Getting set for the 2pm ceremony.

We hope to see you there! 🎶
11/27/2025

We hope to see you there! 🎶

Had a blast at the Homecoming game this last weekend! Had a visit from Alfred and the students played SO well!! Enjoyed ...
09/30/2025

Had a blast at the Homecoming game this last weekend! Had a visit from Alfred and the students played SO well!! Enjoyed having alumni back, too! Jj🎶💙🤍

09/20/2025

Had a little help on the podium at our game today! So proud of the Shorter Band 💙 Shorter University Music Department

A victorious but HOT home game today! So proud of the Shorter Band students 💙 Also had a “guest conductor” today that is...
09/20/2025

A victorious but HOT home game today! So proud of the Shorter Band students 💙 Also had a “guest conductor” today that is sure to be a future Hawk! 🎶

09/10/2025

Calling all ALUMNI! Make plans now to bring your instrument and play with the Band in the stands at the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, September 27th at 12:00 pm. We can’t wait to see all of you! 🎶🏈💙🤍

08/05/2025

Only 2 weeks until early move-in for Band Camp! Who’s excited??!

A little about Dr. Denney Wright!
07/13/2025

A little about Dr. Denney Wright!

Happy Graduation Day, Hawks!
05/08/2025

Happy Graduation Day, Hawks!

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