Marching Band

The Pride of the North Marching Band is more than a game‑day tradition; it goes beyond the field, fostering a culture of excellence, camaraderie, and mutual support that turns members into a team—and friends for life.

Performances

From game‑day excitement to championship moments, The Pride of the North Marching Band delivers. Members will perform a pre‑game show, multiple unique halftime shows each season, and march in the Potato Bowl and Homecoming Parades. The band frequently travels to away games each fall or to other exciting opportunities to perform for fans, and takes the field at all National Championship appearances.

Rehearsals

Practice makes perfect! Marching Band rehearsals are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:45-6:30 p.m. and on game day mornings. Sectional rehearsals may be required and will be scheduled by section leaders.

Academic Credit

You must enroll in MUSC 272 for one hour of credit to participate. Drumline students have the option to also enroll in MUSC 277: Drumline for one hour of credit.

Marching Band Camp

The Pride of the North Marching Band has a mandatory band camp that runs before the first week of classes every fall semester. To see all the details, head to the Band Camp page.

Eligibility

Enrollment is open to all University of North Dakota students.

Benefits

As a member of the Pride of the North Marching Band, you’ll perform for more than half a million fans in person and millions more on national television. Along the way, you’ll build lasting friendships with students from across the country.

Attendance

Attendance is taken very seriously in the Pride of the North Marching Band. Members are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may also be asked to participate in smaller ensembles throughout the semester. While this commitment is essential to our success, we understand that conflicts can arise. When they do, we strive to communicate openly and work with our members whenever possible.