Join the “Pride of Arizona”
One of the Nation's Premier College Marching Bands
The University of Arizona “Pride of Arizona” Marching Band is the largest and one of the most exciting, visible, and involved student groups on the University of Arizona campus. With a long and rich tradition of excellence, “The Pride” entertains thousands of fans each year at Arizona football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and IceCats hockey games, with an expanded audience in the millions through nationally televised events and a large social media following. The band has appeared at Bands of America regionals, Arizona State Marching Festivals, annual Band Day festivals, Disneyland, and even the very first Super Bowl (1967).
Advantages of Joining
- Perform at every Arizona home football game, with occasional travel to away games and qualifying bowl games
- Participate (by audition) in the Pep Band, performing at Arizona men’s and women’s basketball games, volleyball, and IceCats hockey games, with travel to qualifying regional and national men’s and women’s basketball championships
- Play powerful, custom-arranged music while marching innovative, challenging, and original drill
- Meet 250+ new faces, have unique experiences, and make lifelong friends
- Engage in student leadership roles
- Take part in high profile public performances across the University campus, Southern Arizona, and throughout the United States
- Build active community involvement and school pride while representing the University of Arizona
- Garner respect from the University of Arizona campus and Southern Arizona community
- Earn up to 4 units of credit every year toward your academic career