New Zealand Girl Reacts to Jacksonville State University SOUTHERNERS | "I'll Fly Away" Hoover 2012

[@MarchingSouthernersJSU]

Thanks so much for reacting to our video! #BlowSoutherners

[@tigerwareagle1485]

Everybody across the state of Alabama knows that this band is one of if not the best bands in the United States. I went and saw them perform in person, and they are indeed PHENOMENAL. They even did a performance in London several years ago for their New Years celebration.

[@paragrog]

Yep! London in 2012, Hawaii in 2016, and Italy in 2018

[@shanedefoor6312]

I got to go to band day with my high school marching band and my band director in high school had students from JSU come instruct us during band camp! And us Drumline guys went to JSU and practiced all the time!

[@calebthegreat2718]

current member of the jsu drumline playing quads and im happy to say we earned the suddler award (basically mvp of college marching band essentially). you should watch our show “Fate Of The Gods” from 2021

[@pjhsfootballstar52]

As a football player for jsu I couldn’t be more proud of our band. Y’all were with us everywhere, in auburn, playing against North Dakota, all of it. Y’all kept us going. Fight on red and white!!

[@JermiriaLaideeJaeDarden]

I am literally crying!!!😭 I marched in this band in 2003-2005! Proud Southerners alum here! BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!!

[@shelbyhudgins7981]

“This is organized chaos.” Every Marching Southerner will agree to this statement. 😂

[@duckwithlegs6953]

As a current member of the Marching Southeners, it’s so great to see our music reaching all the way across countries

[@caseyboyd17]

This was my last year marching. It's awesome seeing that genuine first time reaction to art I helped create again. Thanks for that! Also, that year's show was dedicated to our Director of Bands Dr. Ken Bodiford's mother who had recently passed away. Somewhere Over the Rainbow was her one of her favorite songs.

[@jlyo1991]

Whaaaaaaat?!??!? As a proud JSU alum as of 2 weeks ago, this is so cool to see someone so far away recognizing the MARCHIIIIIIING SOUTHERNERS.

[@paragrog]

Fellow Southerner and JSU alum. Congrats on graduating!

[@AniyahSBurr]

it’s amazing how many fellow southerners are in the comments! BLOW SOUTHERNERS!

[@crazycooper1024]

I agree! I'm gonna be marching with them this fall for the first time!

[@jonathanriggs6599]

Yooooo ur the one ethan was sending crack head videos of me and him to 😂 blow southerners!

[@abbiehenry8073]

I’m actually planning on going their next Fall to be a Marching Southerner tbh, I’m not sure if I will be switching instruments for Marching Rookie year. But my Primary Instrument is the Alto Sax also love to play the Piano as well, but wanting to learn the Mellophone. But for years throughout HS I always Loved the Marching Southerners so much that I have decided that it’s my 4 Year School I want to go to. I just Graduated Hs in ‘21, but taking a Gap Year so instead being a Rookie this year I’m gonna try for Freshman next Fall. But can’t wait tho so Excited I have Never seen nor heard them before but have seen their Campus right before Construction happened. But still Loved it so I can definitely say Go Gamecocks & go Marching Southerners... but both of my HS & MS Band Directors went, Graduated, & Marched in the same exact Band, while right now have a HS Section Leader who I Graduated with who is in the Altos as well. So can’t wait tho so Excited I’m going to work hard at it tho.

[@jonathanriggs6599]

@@abbiehenry8073 who’s the section leader? I’m in the sax line I probably know them.

[@abbiehenry8073]

@@jonathanriggs6599 it’s Andrew “Tall Guy” yes 😂 we nicknamed him that bc he was the tallest person in our Hs Band who I also marched by all last year to so it looked very funny tbh seeing me 5’3 while his 6’5 he said this past Friday night. But oh really cool I’m gonna try to be a Rookie next Fall I’m supposed to be in his Grade.

[@jayloncooper1943]

Ayyyy I’m glad you finally made it my band!!

[@eepoe1]

I agree, wholeheartedly. This performance was phenomenal. I marched with JSU in 1987 and 1988, playing 20-J. Loved it then, and still love to see them.

[@chefkylegairhan2784]

I also played 20J

[@20jcontra]

BLOW 20Js!

[@paragrog]

Marched 20J as well. Blow 20J!

[@PepeTheJonkler]

I was at this exhibition as a student back in 2012. Eventually, I ended up marching cymbals in 2015 and was on the JSU quadline in 2016 (far left end of the quadline). Gotta say, I wouldn't trade my experience with this group for anything in the world. It was awe-inspiring and pure magic to make moments like these happen. OAS, AAS, LLS. Much love to my fellow Southerners in the comments. Keep up the good work for us old-folks. "Some glad morning..." Sending love from Jacksonville, Courtney! Happy to have found your channel.

[@haleighlehofer8717]

This was my last year with the Marching Southerners. Thank you much for this. 💜

[@timothycurvin7670]

Thank you so much for showing this, Courtney! I'm so glad you liked the Marching Southerners. Our motto is "Changing Lives One Show at a Time," and I hope that you and the others watching this video got some joy from what you saw. By the way, the dancers you mentioned (the ones that did the kick line in song 2) are called the Marching Ballerinas. Blow Southerners!

[@jonathanstrickland5183]

I was actually on the field that night. That was one of my favorite shows we ever did.

[@Mediocre_Music]

Awesome job!

[@calebthegreat2718]

IM GONNA BE PLAYING QUADS FOR THEM THIS SEASON (well hopefully i have one more audition to go through)

[@joshuatylergray3668]

I was on the the drumline!

[@RandumbR6Clips]

Pog

[@bitchpudding2945]

No one cares

[@philyra2]

These guys are legit rock stars. I was awestruck the first time I saw them as a teen. My son has been marching with this band for three years and I seriously get chills every time they take the field. Watching the JSU Marching Southerners is an epic experience. Thanks for doing this react video and calling some attention to our amazing Marching Southerners. I hope you do get a chance to experience them live because that is next level! Blow Southerners!

[@pamboneysteele2924]

You should listen to their 2017 show Angels Among Us with over 500 members.

[@timroebuck3458]

I was in the JSU Marching Southerners from 1975-1979. They have a proud and glorious tradition. This particular Jacksonville is a small town in Alabama near Fort McClelland. Band is over 300 strong. We used to sing I'LL FLY AWAY acapella from the stands in the third quarter of football games. The dancing girls are called ballerinas.

[@kentinatl]

CC,THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ONE'S YOU HAVE REACTED TOO..MAN,THEY WERE JAMMING ON EVERY LEVEL!! TAKE CARE MY NZ FRIEND1 KENT IN OHIO

[@TnD_BigJax]

Can confirm, the JSU Southerners are one of the most underrated marching bands in America. I was fortunate enough to march in the 2018 show that was written after a tornado passed over Jacksonville. You'll find the infamous "Wedge" in that show.

[@jannacopeland8696]

Those standing in the crowds and singing are Southerners Alums. The dancers are called the Marching Ballerinas.

[@jaylinbaxley6580]

This is what I plan to be a part of in Fall 2022. Im graduating high school in the spring and I'm absolutely in love with this band. My audition is Feb 4th,wish me luck

[@MusicNerd2014]

If you liked that show that you should watch 2016, 2017, or 2019 of the Marching Southerners.

[@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts]

The Marching Southerners has a reputation for being one of the best bands in the state. They're my favorite and they are more than just a band, they are a family of musicians. Love that band!

[@kimwilliams5798]

I'm so glad you watched this one! I marched with The Southerners from 1987-1990. It is not only one of the best bands in the country, but it is a lifelong family. Once you are a Southerner, you are always a Southerner!

[@rachelharris6403]

2016!!!! Okay 2017 was amazing but I marched In the color guard and 2016 was my favorite year of almost a decade of being in marching band. The southerners will have your bones rattling in the stands. One of the best feelings in the world to me. Love this video!

[@theodorixjohnson4336]

HECK YESSSSS, I wasn’t in the band at this point but I joined later in 2015-2016 So glad you got to see this, we take great pride in ourselves; noted as one of if not THE greatest marching band on the planet, everything we do is to honor those who came before us. Every show we March with the spirit of those who marched before and will March in the future, the way we March on is tradition, the songs we warm up with are tradition, the chants we have are tradition, tradition to push you to your limits, to go beyond what you believe is possible and live up to the greatness that came before. Our drummers practice a minimum of 15 hours a day for 9 months of the year, after the performance “ILL FLY AWAY” this is a tradition we have after every big performance, while we do practice Every single day; we practice singing every Thursday, and yeahhhh this is pretty much organized chaos and pure adrenaline!

[@zachhill8637]

I was 1/2 of the trumpet duet in the ballad and 1/2 of the second duet in the closer.

[@Amy12231970]

Girl! You have no idea how much BIGGER it is in person! This year was small compared to following years. In the 2015-2016 season they had over 500 members marching!!! The trumpet section always gives me goosebumps!!!

[@pickletm3336]

This is my favorite college band, I got to see them live after one of my band competitions in 2018 and I loved it so much

[@SHARKIETVPrime]

This was the very first time I saw them! Love the program and many of my friends have been a part of it.

[@marshabearden]

Awesome show! I have wonderful memories of marching with the JSU Southerners Drum Line with my brother in 1981 & 1982 on the snare line!

[@jamesbass9797]

The Marching Southerners is one of the best marching bands on planet earth ... bar none. Dr. Walters was an inspirational genius and over a period of many decades he built the entire musical department including the Southerners to one of the best in the nation. Dr. Walters inspired me to discontinue my musical aspirations (not that I wasn't any good) and to begin a new career in the healthcare industry which I did and have been a practicing PA now for over 20 years. Every time I see a video of the Southerners performing I can't help but wonder how great it would have been to be one. I will never forget the day I married my wife for two reasons. First my wife of course and the second reason when I turned to watch my blushing bride walk down the isle I just happened to see Dr. Walters in attendance. I couldn't believe it. He traveled 9 hours one way to attend my wedding. Afterwards, he my wife and I talked for hours. Dr. Walters was an exceptionally kind hearted and intelligent man. Anyone who had the pleasure of either working or learning with him were certainly blessed in my opinion. "GO SOUTHERNERS"

[@woodsman335]

1982 playing One More Time Chuck Corea was my favorite, following Blue Devils playing it the previous summer

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

That's the year I marched. Some great numbers that year.

[@christyclasgens9849]

Awww I marched vibraphone from 2015-2019!! 2012 was the show that got me to come here! Now I work for the university and am getting a masters. So glad you like it!!

[@cool3mo]

BLOW SOUTHERNERSSSS !!!!

[@triondrummers]

Hey. JSU alum here. Great review. You should watch the 2013 show next. That was my rookie year in the band and one of my favorite shows I’ve been a part of. There’s a great surprise at the end as well.

[@zachariahtate3732]

I agree! -Chaco

[@triondrummers]

@@zachariahtate3732 I thought that was you in the comments lol

[@zachariahtate3732]

@@triondrummers indeed friend, how have you been?

[@triondrummers]

@@zachariahtate3732 I’ve been great.

[@74ishiku91]

Im going to be in this band this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BFCLegion]

As a current member of this organization I can confirm being a part of this is an unforgetable experience

[@JDB11392]

I started college late (at 21) but had the privilege to march trombone with the Southerners for four years (2013-2016) and I had many friends who marched this show. Appreciate the reaction!

[@Lacheddar1990]

Salvation is created is the corps song at the beginning. DCI corps Spirit also plays this as their corps song. The Drum corps Spirit was associated with JSU during some of the years that they fielded the corps. CAn't remember what years.

[@RollTide1987]

I studied for two years at Jacksonville State University. Their band has always been legit.

[@codywhitfield4553]

Proud alumni marching 2013-2016. Check out 2014 and 2016. Phenomenal shows.

[@deshanebarnes1919]

Marching Southerner right here! Thank you for reacting!

[@JDB11392]

I see you, boss!

[@kaylapeavy7286]

2007 Southerners Alum here! Definitely an amazing experience to be part of something like this!

[@paragrog]

It’s so cool to see someone covering this! I marched 20J (the tubas) from 2015 to 2017, and was their videographer in 2018. This show was my section leaders’ first year. Crazy to think how long it’s been. You should check out my personal favorite show I marched “Angels Among Us” from 2017 Blow 20J and Blow Southerners!

[@kevingeeter8172]

Check out 2019 too if you enjoyed this one!

[@timothycurvin7670]

Hey, Kevin!

[@ridingwiththeoldies477]

I graduated from JSU…I get choked up every time I hear them, so awesome…

[@EBG...]

Salivation is created may be one of the best pieces ever created

[@gsxgrl]

Marching Southerners Mom 2015-2018! Once a Southerner mom always a Southerner mom!! Tears in my eyes every time I watch and hear the Southerners play. I think my favorite show was the 2018 "When I Think of Home". Dr. Ken Bodiford is the method behind the madness! Best band in the land!! BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!

[@MrsGreen-zz9sb]

2004-2007 Southerners alum here! I loved your reactions. Reminded me of my first time seeing the Southerners. That was the day I decided to attend JSU. ❤️🐔

[@dlennertzdl]

I was actually at this competition, I was a senior in high school and our band was competing from Atlanta. When Salvation starts……ooooffff that’s just raw power.

[@ChrisBrown-nl4ex]

I was the one down there in red. The field was slick that night 😅 a poor fellow slipped in front of me and had a super fast recovery

[@jeffmalone5557]

My high school band director's father was the Director of Bands at JSU for 30 years.

[@miss.billie2548]

I marched 2015 and 2016! You should definitely go watch 2016 Heroes Lost and Fallen! We performed that in Hawaii for the Anniversary of Pearl Harbor! BLOW SOUTHERNERS!

[@Inc1z1on]

I marched this band, my fave videos and shows are 2008 "from Russia with love" and the star spangled banner from 2009. Also added on in 2008 we played with a really hostile crowd in Georgia tech and completely changed their minds. Kind of like some rocky 4 feels.

[@Jeyisms]

Star Spangled Banner? Of thee I sing.

[@buddystewart2020]

Yeah, the audio is pretty bad, but there's not much ya can do about it. It would take 30 or more mics at various location around the field, and some flown above on cables over the top, and a mobile recording studio, to get a decent recording of that.

[@mandyclayton7386]

I’m in this show!!! 2012 was my favorite year

[@mackenzievictoria]

My (now) husband is somewhere in the group. One of my favorite shows! 🥰

[@jonathanriggs6599]

This is my first year as a southerner, and this makes me proud that someone so far knows about us! Blow southerners!

[@harveybanister4502]

My son is a current Marching Southerner (SML!). There's no way to describe how awesome or how LOUD the Southerners are.

[@pirategamer6630]

I'm hoping to go to Jacksonville State University! The band is amazing and still is amazing.

[@CarrieBHS]

Good school. Good times. JSU alum 2002!

[@musicmanttown]

The Marching Southerners are THE BEST college marching band on the planet. Hands down. No competition! You need to see them in person because it's life-changing!

[@sariawindstorm7987]

I was watching them in the stands and I marched with them in 2008 and 2009! BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!

[@larrywt656]

This is actually a mid-sized college band (some bands on the major Division I level have as many as 500-600 members), but they are well-known for being one of the best of the so-called "mid-major" bands. Plus, you have to remember that most college bands have not only brass and percussion, but also woodwinds as well, unlike DCI.

[@pamboneysteele2924]

They have had over 500 members for about 7 years now. They just keep growing.

[@paragrog]

2012 was small numbers for them compared to now. We had around 500 members when I marched.

[@ravenpugh8950]

Not me crying over my sophomore year show getting spread to the masses. So glad others are enjoying it.

[@jessiriley4309]

please watch more of them!!!

[@joelfigueroa3846]

Hi Courtney!! another good reaction vid of this Jacksonville State University SOUTHERNERS I'll Fly Away Hoover 2012 :) this Band reminds me of that College football game halftime show where I went to a Stanford Cardinals game I went to & they play good musics & the band was very loud & entertaining I love these kinds of stuffs fun fun fun!! :D haha

[@MichaelAlexander1881]

The Malcolm butler interception. Do your job video is awesome. Its around 13 min video. You will love how it shows how he did it to win the superbowl. Started in practice. Any football fan would love all the info you never see that goes into something so epic. Enjoy 😊 btw you rock love your channel

[@Clark98]

I was in this show, marched from 2008-2013. I was the mellophone soloist in 2013 if you wanna watch that show! ❤️

[@maeryturner4627]

Oh my gosh!! YES!!! I’ve been hoping you would come across the Southerns!! My parents met there. Dad was a Southener in the 70s My sister and her husband met and she was also a Southener too!! It’s a tradition! And the school holds a special place in hearts! Also, my dad what the Southerns band director (Kin Bodifer) band director in high school! The dancers are called Marching Ballerinas! Their dance style is taken from the The Rockets in New City. BLOW SOUTHENERS!!!!!

[@maeryturner4627]

Also, unless I’m wrong....they have around 500 members!

[@maeryturner4627]

Uniforms are RED!😉

[@AbsolutDarkn3ss]

Blow Southerners! Proud former member 2008-2011.

[@tpetkid777]

It feels so good to watch this as a southerner now. If you were ever part of the STL... 27!

[@cyansoup]

I’m a current member on the Southerners trumpet line! I love going back and watching old shows and hyping people up to see what we’re working on. Blow Southerners!

[@the1aj39]

Heeeey! Sorry I'm a little late...but I'm here now! HBCU bands are really great and have nice sounds, I'm glad to reacted to this Courtney! Have a great day!

[@jlyo1991]

Not an HBCU. That’s Jackson State in Mississippi. Yes, we’re used to the confusion.

[@ashleighmathis2247]

Omg hi!! I'm currently in the southerners guard❤❤❤

[@adrianayala3692]

2016 & 2017 are probably their BEST shows 🙌

[@clcheatw]

Jacksonville State alumni here! BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!

[@sicem328]

The Marching Southerners are amazing. I love watching their shows every year. You should try the Pride of The Mountains Marching Band from Western Carolina University, they also have one of the top programs in the country.

[@OneVoiceMore]

The girls who come to the front are a very modern version of what we used to call Drum Majorettes. These days, the best of them can sing, dance, do gymnastics, play an instrument, and... well, look amazing.

[@therealnocommonsense]

You should definitely watch the 2019 Hebron High school band show "Among the Stars." I think that's what the show is called

[@hrabbi1973]

I loved watching your reaction to the JSU Marching Southerners. They are much better in person. Maybe one day you can come and experience them Live. Proud alumni from 191 - 1994.

[@zachariahtate8261]

I marched with the Southerners from 2011-2014. PS 2013 is my favorite one ;)

[@jlyo1991]

Fear the Beak, fellow Gamecock! BS Accounting Class of 21

[@zachariahtate8261]

@@jlyo1991 Whup Troy! Blow Southerners! It disheartens me to say that I had to drop out but I had good reason. Keep up the good work.

[@TheCandiLachey]

The videos of the JSU Marching Southerners are amazing, but to see and experience The Southerners in person is just beyond any description of what words can allow. You can feel the sound of the music when they play. Please if you get the chance to go and see them please do yourself the favor and do it!!!

[@toraaay9830]

Glad you liked it :)

[@ashtobgilmore2010]

Thank you for the review. JSU alum. I marched from 2006-2010. Check us out more and would love to have you here in Alabama!

[@Nick_Hutchens]

well since you checked out this band you definitely have to check out WCU Pride of the mountains marching band! they are sure to blow you away!! in 2019 they were 540 strong.

[@toraaay9830]

Yo you should watch this years show when it’s complete. Its gonna be reeeeeallly good.

[@ShawnATX]

Please someone recommend the Madison Scouts playing "Empire State of Mind", when they did an encore in 2011.

[@joshuatylergray3668]

Check out 2016!

[@lonelyguy6114]

I don’t remember their name but check out the girls Japanese marching bands. Mostly American music!

[@4UA1190]

You move a ton. I went to high school 30 minutes from JSU and the best shape I’ve ever been in was coming off of drumline my senior year of high school.

[@carlhood4498]

Proud southerners Alum!! 2013-15

[@katelynnshadoan]

Ughhh now im crying at 9 am blow southerners 😭😭😭

[@katelynnshadoan]

This is the exact show that made me want to March in this band 🥰

[@PepeTheJonkler]

For the true Southerners experience, I'd wholeheartedly recommend Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners' 2014 show. "Salvation is Created: A Journey from Darkness into Light" It's very, *very* intense. It's in my honest opinion the most "in your face" show we have in recent years in terms of energy throughout.

[@paragrog]

That was one year before I was a rookie. Elsa’s Procession ballad was nuts.

[@six6939]

You should react to this years show we have around 600 people marching :)

[@gray3641]

Love my Alma Mater and our awesome band, best in the country!! Blow Southerners!! Go Gamecocks!!!

[@austinnolen9275]

Can you do the jsu marching southerners from 2021 please?

[@YarbroughJL82]

BLOW SOUTHERNERS!! Drumline vet reporting in

[@vincentceresini8141]

Proud to say I’m a southerner