Past Trips & Performances

Since 1958, members have thrilled fans with their entertaining performances and musical ability.  With a dedication to musical and personal excellence, this band strives to represent Southside with distinction and class. The PRIDE performs for thousands of people each year at football games, competitions, concerts, recitals, performances, parades, and many other events.  The Southside Band makes a big trip every other school year and has been featured numerous times on national and international television.

2024
Washington D.C. Trip
Marched in the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 13, 2024

2022
Walt Disney World Trip
Invited to March Down Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom
for WDW's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - Orlando, Florida

2022
Talladega Performance on Fox News
Invited to perform live from the Talladega Superspeedway
on international television on the show "Fox & Friends"

2020
Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade

2019
Alabama Bicentennial Parade
Invited as one of only seven bands from across the state
to March in Alabama's Official 200th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, December 14, 2019 - Montgomery, Alabama

2018
Walt Disney World Trip

2016
San Antonio Fiesta Flambeau Parade

2013
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

FEATURED PERFORMANCES

Featured Performance, Alabama Bicentennial Parade
Chosen as one of seven bands from across the state to perform for this historic event
Matt Weaver, Director
Montgomery, Alabama
December 14, 2019
 
 
Featured Performance, Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference
Becoming the only band in District II to be invited twice to this prestigious event
Matt Weaver, Conductor
BJCC Concert Hall
Birmingham, Alabama
January 18, 2018
 
 
Featured Performance, Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference
Becoming the first band in the history of Etowah County to be invited at this prestigious event
Hal Murphy, Conductor
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
January 17, 2003
 
 
Featured Performance, Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic
Hal Murphy, Conductor
Troy State University
Troy, Alabama
February 3, 1995
 
 
Performances in
Orlando, Florida
San Antonio, Texas
Washington, D.C.
Phoenix, Arizona
New York City, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Main Street USA, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL