University of Connecticut Marching Band

The Pride of Connecticut
School University of Connecticut
Location Storrs, Connecticut
Conference The American
Founded 1896
Director Dr. David Mills
Assistant Director Marvin McNeill
Members 300+
Fight song

"UConn Husky

Fight On CT"
Uniform navy blue coat with the UConn oak leaf on the chest, white sash and silver sequins, blue pants, blue shako with a blue & silver plume

The University of Connecticut Marching Band (UCMB), nicknamed "The Pride of Connecticut," was formed in 1904 as an all-male ROTC band.[1] It is currently under the direction of Dr. David Mills and assisted by Marvin McNeill. There are about 300 members in the band. It performs pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows at every home football game at Rentschler Field and travels to at least one away game each season. The band makes other appearances on and off-campus throughout the year, including the Hartford Veteran's Day and Homecoming Parades as well as the USSBA and MAC Championships at John F. Kennedy Stadium (Bridgeport).

UCMB performing at Michigan Stadium
UCMB performing pre-game at the 2011 Fiesta Bowl

References

  1. "UCMB History". ucmb.uconn.edu. Retrieved September 23, 2010.

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