Alumni Band

Razorback Alumni Band 2024 150THLOGO

We are pleased to welcome back this year's Razorback Alumni Band to participate in pregame and halftime performances celebrating the 150th edition of the University of Arkansas Bands.

This year's Razorback Alumni Band will be held on Saturday, October 19th against LSU at 6:00pm

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 18th 

  • 3:05-5:00pm  Observe Razorback Marching Band Rehearsal (East Baum drill field)
    • The drill field is located at 1420 S Razorback Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • 5:00-7:00pm  Razorback Alumni Band Happy Hour at Foghorn’s (15th Street) 
    • Razorback Alumni Band shirts will not be distributed at Foghorn's as they have been in year's past.

Saturday, October 19th 

  • 11:00am:  Shuttle begins running from the southern most point of the band drill field (East Baum) to Walker Pavilion. Please park near the band shed.
  • 12:00pm:  Registration
    • Nametags, wristbands (if applicable), t-shirts, buttons, and instrument checkout
  • 12:30pm: Shuttle stops running
  • 12:30pm: Welcome from RBAS
  • 12:35pm: Warm up with Graduate Assistant Andrew Cox
  • 1:00pm:  Rehearsal with RMB
  • 2:00pm:  Meal
  • 3:30pm: Depart Walker for Greet The Team Pep Rally (Optional)
  • 5:00pm: Participation with RMB sectionals/concert arcs (Optional)
  • 5:20pm: Line up in Walker behind RMB
  • 5:30pm:  Depart Walker 
  • 5:44pm:  On field Pregame Performance (National Anthem, Rock n' Roll, William Tell Overture) 
    • If you are performing in the stands with the RMB during the game, you will follow them into the band set.
    • If you are not performing in the stands with the RMB during the game: Andrew Cox will escort you through Gate A and head back to the Walker Pavilion to put your instrument away. You will then re-enter the stadium using your mobile ticket via one of the gates  along Stadium Ave (Gates 16, 15, or 14). You cannot  re-enter the stadium through Gate A after the pregame performance. Please have your mobile ticket downloaded before the day of the game.
  • Kickoff!   Go Hogs! Beat Tigers! 
  • 1Q/2Q   Play in stands with Razorback Band 
  • Halftime  On field Performance (William Tell Overture,  Fight Song, Alma Mater) 
  • 3Q/4Q   Play in stands with Razorback Band 
  • Postgame (Hard To Be Humble, Halftime show, Alma Mater)
  • Postgame Instrument check-in

Sunday, October 20th 

  • Kappa Kappa Psi Potluck, 12pm-2pm, BAND 128 (Janzen Hall) - RSVP here

MUSIC

Razorback Alumni Band members have two options for their music.

1) If you want paper music, then you will need to print and bring your own copies. You can view and download a copy of all alumni music here.

2) If you’re comfortable with the FlipFolder App on your phone, we will assist you on the day of the game with a mobile version of the music. 

ALUMNI MUSIC

 

FAQ’s 

Members of the Razorback Alumni Band that choose to perform in the stands with the band will sit with your instruments in the Razorback Marching Band set.

Those not playing in the stands will sit in the seat assigned to their ticket.

All Razorback Alumni Band members will enter the field through Gate A (southeast corner of the stadium) with the RMB. You will then be led by JR Hinkson to the southwest tunnel where you will then be led onto the field for pregame performance.

If you are sitting in the stands with the band, then you will make your way into the stands.

If you are not sitting in the stands with the band, then you will follow staff to Walker Pavilion, put your instrument away, and then make your way to a gate to have your ticket scanned for entry.

No. Per Department of Athletics guidelines, members of the Razorback Alumni Band members that choose to perform in the stands will sit in section E126 with their section in the Razorback Marching Band.

Free parking will be available near the band shed located in the East Baum parking lot. There will be a shuttle service running to the drop-off for registration. 

The address for the East Baum parking lot is: 1420 S Razorback Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Razorback Alumni Band members have two options for their music.

1) If you want paper music, then you will need to print and bring your own copies. You can view and download a copy of all alumni music here.

2) If you’re comfortable with the FlipFolder App on your phone, we will assist you on the day of the game with a mobile version of the music. 

If you are using your phone for music, we recommend purchasing an e-flip through Tonal Innovation. We will have a few for sale on the day of the game, but we unfortunately don't have a strong inventory on hand.

We will provide you with a Razorback Alumni Band t-shirt for the game. Please wear it with black pants (please no khaki slacks or jeans). The temperature might drop a bit, so you are welcome to wear a long-sleeve white or black shirt under your alumni band shirt (try to avoid a red long-sleeve shirt that will clash colors with the alumni band shirt).

You are allowed to bring a hoodie/jacket to the game, but please make sure it is black or Razorback red! No bold colors that stick out, please. Please do not wear a hoodie/jacket during the pregame or halftime performances.

Yes, we will have band managers and staff available to walk you back to the Walker Indoor Pavilion if you would like to leave early. 
Beginning with the fourth quarter, gameday shuttles will run from Gate 1 (located in the southwest corner of Razorback Stadium) to Baum East. 
The University of Arkansas Bands has a limited inventory of instruments available for checkout and, if available, are provided on a first come, first served basis. You are highly encouraged to bring your own instrument, if possible. 
Game tickets for friends and family may be purchased at arkansasrazorbacks.com using the promo code ALUMNIBAND. Unfortunately, friends and family are not permitted to sit in the RMB set. If you want friends and family to attend the pregame meal, then purchase the $20 option for each person and mark them as a non-participant.
Yes, the deadline to register for the 2024 Razorback Alumni Band was Saturday, October 5th at 5pm.
After the deadline to register for Razorback Alumni Band it is difficult to make changes to which option was purchased. Unfortunately, the band will likley not be able to accommodate such a change.
Yes, you may. However, please make sure you wear something Razorback red!
Email JR Hinkson, associate director of operations, at hinkson@uark.edu.