Utah State University Aggie Marching Band


Utah State University's band is known as the Aggie! Marching! Band!. The band consists of approximately 180 members and has three sections: Winds, drumline, and colorguard.

Overview

The Aggie Marching Band performs at Utah State Aggies football games during halftime and during breaks in the game from a reserved section in the stands of Maverik Stadium. The band has also performs at concerts hosted by Utah State University.

Membership and structure

All interested Utah State University students are eligible to try out for the marching band. Members of the marching band practice in the Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center and kick off each season with band camp, which band members refer to as "Hell Week," a 12-hour period focused on marching, music, and field movements. Following the initial rigorous week of training, the band practices for about four hours per week through the school year..

Scholarships and stipends

may provide modest scholarships to its band members.

Faculty and leadership

Lane Weaver acts as director of the Aggie Marching Band.

Traditions

The Aggie Marching Band is known for performing Utah State University's fight song, Hail the Utah Aggies and the university's anthem The Scotsman at football games. The band uniform consists of white shoes, navy blue pants, jacket, and cap, with the Utah State Block A and text "Utah State" over the A on the back of each jacket.