Line of flutists performing on a stage.

University of Minnesota School of Music Presents

63rd Annual Marching Band Indoor Concert

Past event

Nov 16, 2024

Nov 17, 2024

Captioning

Celebrate an annual tradition for the whole family! Come see “The Pride of Minnesota,” the University of Minnesota Marching Band, for an electrifying concert of halftime favorites and more! The 320-member band is one of the most exciting, highly visible organizations on campus. Under the direction of Dr. Betsy McCann and Dr. John Leonard, the University of Minnesota Marching Band provides enthusiastic support to the UMN’s athletic programs, and represents the UMN at events throughout the year. This concert will be a blast!

You might enjoy this performance if you love:

UMN Gopher football game halftime shows!

Gallery

Preview

Drummers outside the Northrop building pillars.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Trumpeteer wearing UMN Marching Band uniform

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Musician in UMN Marching Band uniform smiles at something out of frame

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

The full University of Minnesota Marching Band on the Northrop stage.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Conductor wearing white uniform strikes a pose.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Performer stands with hands on her hips, a University M on her yellow shirt.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Close up shot of tuba players lit red on stage.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

UMN Marching Band assembled in rows, seen from above.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

A conductor leads an energetic procession of drummers on stage.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

View from above of UMN drummers marching in a line.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Uniformed conductor and drummers march through a crowd.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Performance Program

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View the mobile-friendly digital program before and after the performance.

Reviews / Quotes

“They’re the unsung heroes…of the sports calendar. Their beats fill the breaks between the plays on the field; they keep fans glued to their seats at halftime; and without them, the ‘Rouser’ would fail to rouse.”—Minnpost

Related Links

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts – Marching Band

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts – Dr. Betsy McCann

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts – Dr. John Leonard

YouTube Channel – University of Minnesota Marching Band

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.