Dean Oden of Searcy selected for Harding University marching band

2016 Sep 22

Dean Oden of Searcy has been selected for the 2016-17 Harding University Thundering Herd marching band. Oden plays the tenors. The band performs at all home football games and selected fall exhibitions and parades.

The band consists of instrumentalists including woodwind players, brass players and percussionists from all majors. The marching band is directed by Dr. Wesley Parker, assistant professor of music.

Oden began the 2016 Thundering Herd season with an intense weeklong marching band camp on campus prior to the start of the fall semester. During this time students reviewed marching fundamentals, learned and reviewed drum major commands, particpated in sectionals led by members of the music faculty, participated in music rehearsals, and learned the pregame and first halftime shows.