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 and Lady Techsters.
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, the majority of the band's nearly 164 members are not 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. 150 new friends before classes start (and at least a few in your major!)
1. We Play Neck!
Still undecided?
Join us for a 1 hour Zoom session to learn more about the Band of Pride and to meet the Drum Majors, Section Leaders, and other 1st Year Marchers.
Monday, June 10 at 7 PM
Monday, June 24 at 7 PM
Monday, July 15 at 7 PM
Monday, July 29 at 7 PM
Zoom ID 974 1758 3219
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
2024 HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
Sat. Aug. 28-Home vs. Nicholls State
Sat Sept 21-Home vs. Tulsa
Thurs. Oct 10-vs. Middle Tennessee (C-USA game)
Tues. Oct 22-vs. UTEP (C-USA game)
Sat. Nov. 0-vs. Jax State, Homecoming (C-USA game)
In addition, the BOP is considering a performance at a local marching event, one away game, and if a bowl game is close enough for travel.
PRE-CAMPS
All percussionists and color guard are asked to attend summer sessions as much as possible. These are not required by highly recommended. The Band App and website will have more information as will your respective section leaders.
BAND CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
Band camp usually begins for percussion and color guard on either Saturday or Sunday one week before Labor Day weekend (about 10 days before the first day of Fall Quarter.
First year marchers usually report to campus on to begin registration at 1 PM in the Band Building and to check-into their respecitive 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 more information on the Band Camp page.