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ALTO SAXOPHONES

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ABOUT

The Alto Saxophone section in the Spartan Marching Band is one of the two sections in the hornline that plays a woodwind instrument. We often call ourselves the “Otlas” (Altos backward), and we like to keep ourselves busy with all sorts of little traditions, both old and new. The section is unique in that we welcome many members who mainly play another instrument, most often clarinet and flute. The Alto section also finds itself prominently in the band’s history; both the first woman in the hornline and the first woman to be band president were from the Alto section.

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JOIN THE SECTION

34

members in the section
each year
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10

horn moves during the MSU Series
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Katelynn Miller, 3rd Year
Squad Leader

"Being a Spartan Alto is a very fulfilling experience because of the bonds built and shared love for what we do. We work hard to be the best versions of ourselves both in the SMB and outside of band. I will forever cherish the memories I have made in this ensemble!"

"Kick" it!

In the SMB, the Alto section and the Baritone section have a fun rivalry that reaches its peak in the annual kickball game that we call The Hoo-La Cup (Hoo-La being a combination of our section nicknames). The game is played on the Shaw Lane parking ramp on campus and attracts an SMB audience to spectate every year. The Baritones have the series lead 7-3 and are the current champions.

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