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Band of Pride

The BAND OF PRIDE is Louisiana Tech University's marching ensemble. The Band of Pride performs at all home football games and selected away games. The Band of Pride has long been hailed as the catalyst for fan support of the Bulldogs football, basketball, and the Lady Techsters basketball team.

Membership in the Band of Pride is open to all Louisiana Tech University students by audition (click here for information). You do NOT need to be a music major to audition; in fact, over 80% of the band is not a music majors.

Members of the Band of Pride receive a financial service award for their participation in the ensemble throughout the fall and winter quarters.

why join the BoP?

10. Traditions! The Band of Pride is one of the oldest and time-honored groups on campus.

9. Half the rehearsals, twice the fun

8. Beat the rush. Early dorm move-in

7. Pregame Tailgate Performances

6. Earn Scholarships to watch four years of football and basketball

5. Great music, great shows

4. Crazy BoP spirit

3. No fundraising, ever!

2. 165 new friends before classes start (and at least a few in your major!)

1. We Play Neck!

summer Informational meetings

Monday, June 16 @ 7:15 PM

Monday, June 23 @ 7 PM

Monday, July 14 @ 7 PM

Monday, July 28 @ 7 PM

Join members of the band, leaders, and faculty for a one and one half hour meeting to find out more about the band, band camp, the fall 2025 season, and more!

Contact cph@latech.edu for more information.

Fall and Winter Service Awards for participation in the Band of Pride including all activities from band camp through bowl games including a minimum of six appearances with the Hoop Troop

$700 disbursed $400+$300 1st Year Marcher Award

$800 disbursed $450+$350 2nd Year Marcher Award

$900 disbursed $500+$400 3rd Year Marcher Award

$1050 disbursed $600+$450 4th Year Marcher Award (renewable for up to 2 years)

University Marching Band (Band of Pride)
MUEN 271 / 471 - Fall Quarter Only
1 credit hour
MTRF 4:30pm – 6:30pm-NOTE THE TIME IN BOSS IS INCORRECT.

Course Registration

The Band of Pride rehearses on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4-6 PM. At Orientation, be sure to register for marching band using the course number of MUEN 271.

NOTE: It is best to register for this class first and fill in around the rehearsal time. Many conflicts can be avoided by looking for other sections of the same class during the first year. For example, there are many sections of ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 that meet outside of the marching rehearsal time or you could delay a course until the following quarter in order to march in the fall.

Students may arrive no more than 15 minutes after the start of rehearsal from classes that overlap. Exceptions may be made for class conflicts by contacting me directly at cph@latech.edu.

Fees

Members do not pay for housing or most meals during camp. NOTE: Spending money ($40-50) is good to have as there will be 2-3 meals ‘on your own’ or for other expenses.

The following are the expenses for the Band of Pride (credit card purchases can be made):

Blue short-sleeve shirt also worn under the uniform FREE
Red Ball Cap $18 (must be purchased each year unless approved)
Polo for travel and Hoop Troop $30 (can be worn all 4 (or more!) years)
Black gloves for wind players $4 (ordered at camp if needed)
Black marching shoes $30 (ordered at camp if needed)

You may use previous marching specific shoes such as Dinkles or Drillmasters if they are matte black; dress shoes or black tennis shoes are not acceptable for the full uniform
Optional Drawstring Backpack $10
Black tennis shoes for summer uniform (purchase on your own)
Black no-show socks (purchase on your own)
Khaki shorts (purchase on your own)
Garment bag (purchase on your own for transporting the marching uniform)

Important Dates

Fri Aug 8, 11 AM Sat Aug 9, 5 PM Color Guard/Perc mini-camp

Friday, August 22 First day of Band camp

Saturday, August 30, 6:30 PM Home football vs. Southeastern and BAND DAY

Saturday, Sept 6, 6:30 PM Away football at LSU

Saturday, Sept 13, 6:30 PM Home football vs. N Mex State

Saturday, Sept 20, 6:30 PM Home football vs. Southern Miss

Tuesday, Oct 21, 6:30 PM Home football vs. WKU

Friday, Oct 31, 7:00 PM Home football vs. Sam Houston and Homecoming

Sunday, Nov 9, 2 PM Indoor Marching Band Concert

Saturday, Nov 22 (volunteer), 2 PM Home football vs. Liberty

BAND CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION

Band camp usually begins for percussion and color guard about 10 days before Labor Day weekend and the first day of the Fall Quarter.

First year marchers usually report to campus on to begin registration at 11AM in the Band Building and to check-into their respective housing.

Members will receive further information regarding housing in mid-August. Meals throughout camp are provided by the university; however, students will be on their own for a few meals and breakfast each day.

The Band of Pride will practice on Labor Day.

Click here for a PDF of the Band Camp schedule.

Click here information on Band Camp.

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