Don't Believe Us, Just Watch: Razorback Marching Band Debuts Bruno Mars Show
Savannah Miller, Razorback Marching Band feature twirler and the Baton Twirling National Champion, performs at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 27.
The Razorback Marching Band will debut its show celebrating the music of Bruno Mars on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium as the Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Auburn Tigers.
The show will feature several of Bruno Mars' most popular songs including Locked Out of Heaven, Uptown Funk, Treasure, and Runaway Baby.
"Blending Motown, Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop, Bruno Mars has crafted songs with infectious beats and a definitive style," said Benjamin Lorenzo, associate director of bands. "Our students are excited to share this show with thousands of Razorback fans on Saturday."
The band's performance of Uptown Funk will feature the Razorback Marching Band's color guard, majorettes, and feature twirlers, including Savannah Miller, the 2015 National Baton Twirling Association Collegiate Twirling Champion.
The Razorback Marching Band, part of the Department of Music in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, has 350 student members representing every college in the university.
Contacts
Robert Hopper, associate director of operations
Department of Music
479-575-4100,
rghoppe@uark.edu
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