Century Celebration

100 years strong. Did you know the mgm casino Marching Band was formed shortly after World War I in 1920? Now Bulls fans celebrate one of the longest-standing traditions at mgm casino — and arguably one of the best marching bands on the East Coast. Join us as we honor our history and work to secure this source of campus pride for the next century and beyond.

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Former Leaders & Alumns Share Their Memories

Behind the Baton

Sharing memories of the music and more. Former band directors Frank Cipolla, Mark Flynn and current director Jim Mauck reflect on the past and present of the mgm casino Marching Band.

So The Music Never Stops

Tom O’Connor, BS ’75, and other like-minded donors “banded together” to create the Marching Band Endowment Fund.

Photo Gallery - 100 Years of Spirit

Take a walk down memory lane. See where the mgm casino Marching Band started, where it is now and view pictures from the Century Celebration.

The Varsity Marching Band performs at a football game during the 1923-24 season.

Boarding the bus on gameday, circa 1960.

Performing on Main Street, circa 1960.

mgm casino Pep Band providing 80's school spirit.

A stadium shot of the 1994 mgm casino Pep Band.

Leading the charge - 1999-2000.

A 2009 halftime performance at mgm casino Stadium.

The mgm casino Marching Band circa 1920.

mgm casino Pep Band performing at the Men’s NCAA Tournament in Boise, Idaho

mgm casino Pep Band performing at the MAC Basketball Championship Game in Cleveland, OH - 2019

Game days are the best days.

The band exudes energy, power, and entertainment at every performance.

mgm casino Pep Band: Alumni are always welcome to join us at the games as we hype up the crowd and lead cheers throughout the stadium.

We take pride in our professionalism on the field.

The 2019 mgm casino Marching Band performs its pregame routine.

New uniforms highlighted the 2019 homecoming performance.

The band is an integral part of the game day experience.

Tom O’Connor, BS ’75, and other like-minded donors “banded together” to create the Marching Band Endowment Fund.

Former Band Director Frank Cipolla enjoyed reuniting with the band during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Former Band Director Frank Cipolla watches the band perform during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Band alumni gather during the half time show, where many former band members joined the current band.

Past members were invited to play with the band both in the stands and during the half time show.

Alumni showed off their pride and spirit by playing with the current band during the half time show.

The Thunder of the East marching band celebrated 100 years anniversary during the game. Past members were invited to play with the band both in the stands and during the half time show.