"Spirit of Northwestern" Marching Band
Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
2025 Fall Program
- Winner Takes All
How do we define a life well-lived? Is it possible to stay humble in victory and resilient in the face of adversity? Take this journey with us, filled with the thrill of possibility, the comfort of love, and the strength of the human spirit. Let's roll the dice and see where life takes us. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band proudly presents our 2025 production, "Winner Takes All".
Musical Selections
My Way- Frank Sinatra
For the Love of Money- The O'Jays
Texas Hold `Em- Beyonce
She Works Hard for the Money- Donna Summer
When the Party's Over- Billie Eilish
Livin' on a Prayer- Bon Jovi
- Director(s)
- Dr. Anthony Pursell (Director), Mr. Trevor Bailey (Assistant Director), Dr. Andrew Blair (Assistant Director)
- Drum Major(s)
- Mason Windham (Head Drum Major), Rhyan Bowen (Asst. Drum Major), Tim Pursell (Asst. Drum Major), Jarrett Thomisee (Asst. Drum Major)
- Design Staff – Music
- Dr. Adam Hudlow, Dr. Andrew Blair
- Design Staff – Visual
- Mr. Jamey Thompson (Visual Designer)
- Design Staff – Percussion
- Dr. Andrew Blair
- Design Staff – Auxiliary
- Ms. Jena Elfer, Mr. Ryne Bates, Mrs. Brandi Chasteen
- Instructional Staff – Music
- Mr. Jack Stanley (Graduate Assistant), Mr. Turner Sugg (Woodwind Instructor), Mr. Phillip Coleman
- Instructional Staff – Visual
- Mr. David Steele (Visual Instructor)
- Instructional Staff – Percussion
- Mr. Sam Wyant (Graduate Assistant), Mr. Walker Libbe (Graduate Assistant)
