USA Announces Marching Band Complex

The University of South Alabama (USA) has announced plans for the construction of an indoor and outdoor band complex that will provide a permanent home for its Jaguar Marching Band. The 24,700-ft2 complex will replace the transportation services building on the south side of Hancock Whitney Stadium. It will house a full ensemble rehearsal hall, drumline rehearsal studio, color guard rehearsal studio, dressing rooms, offices, a music library and storage space for uniforms, instruments, props and gear. In addition, the complex will include a full-size lighted practice field USA says is identical to Abraham A. Mitchell Field at its Hancock Whitney Stadium. The facility will be able to house all the Jaguar Marching Band’s instructional space, equipment, instruments and uniforms under one roof for the first time in its 15-year history. Construction is to be completed by 2026 at an expected cost of $10 million, including $5.9 million from the state, commitments from the Jaguar Marching Band and donations. The band is 250 members strong and performs at a wide variety of events on campus, in the community and throughout the Gulf Coast.