WCU marching band prepares for upcoming season

Official practice hasn’t even started and hundreds of students holding instruments are already drenched in sweat, wearing only what’s necessary to cover their bodies. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this is the scene for the Pride of the Mountains marching band, working hard to make their half time show a success, something the band knows […]

David Starnes named Pride of the Mountains successor

The new Pride of the Mountains Marching band director would be none other than David Starnes, the current director of bands at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, Ga. Starnes will be replacing the award-winning Bob Buckner, who will be retiring as of July 1 after 20 years as director of athletic bands at WCU. […]