LSU’s Golden Band from Tigerland is in need of a new band hall.  Their current facility dates back to the 1950s and the growth of the band over the years has created a need for more storage, larger changing areas, and an indoor practice room.  The expected cost to provide a building that meets all of these needs is 15 million dollars.  Louisiana state legislature was passed last year to fund 5 million dollars through a donation match program.  LSU had until August 30th to raise 5 million dollars on their own to receive the match and did so successfully.

The LSU Alumni Atlanta Chapter hosted a kickoff weekend at a local Buffalo Wild Wings to help raise funds for the new band hall.  Live auctions were held featuring two footballs signed by Coach Les Miles and the LSU coaching staff and baseballs signed by Coach Paul Manieri.  The Atlanta Chapter also had raffles and two football pools for the LSU-Miss St. game.  One winner will receive two tickets to the 2008 SEC Championship game and another winner will win a trip to London.  Band Together Atlanta has raised nearly $6700 to donate to the Band Hall fund.

Read a summary of the event here.

For details on how to donate to the LSU Band Hall find, click here.

You can visit the LSU Alumni Association Atlanta Chapter website at http://www.lsuatlanta.com.

Click below for a video of the Golden Band from Tigerland marching down victory hill.