A dedication ceremony for the Mike Hanes Marching Salukis Band Tower will follow from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sam Rinella Field. They say Lane and Mahony will speak, as well as Phil and Pam Pfeffer ...

The new tower “fills a huge void” for Lakota East Marching Band because it provides more platform space than its 15-foot-tall steel predecessor, according to Rob Tanis, director of bands for ...

The University of Southern Mississippi marching band is getting major upgrades to its practice facilities, including a new band tower and synthetic turf. The director of the Pride of Mississippi ...

The tower gives instructors an elevated view for watching drills, said Davidson director of bands Dave Handshue. Carter, 17, said he made the tower to fulfill a requirement to become an Eagle Scout.

However, he was involved with the marching band until he passed in 2022. Construction of the tower was partially funded by a gift from SIU alumni Drs. Phil and Pam Pfeffer.