For nearly 100 years, the University of Oklahoma Bands have contributed to the collegiate spirit and cultural life on the Norman campus. From an initial membership of 8 performers in 1904, the band program at OU has grown to include three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, the famed Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band, two basketball bands, and countless other ensembles that provide enrichment for university events and serve as creative and emotional outlets for nearly 800 student-participants each year.
Opportunities abound for involvement in the band program.
Whether as an observer or participant, in the concet hall or at athletic events, as a student, alumnus, or distant admirer, we invite you to explore the rich history and tradition of the University of Oklahoma Bands. As we look ahead to the approaching celebration of a century of bands on the University of Oklahoma campus, our faculty and student leadership are keenly aware of our role in paving the way for future OU band members. This website represents a tribute to the past, a celebration of where we are today, and a foundation for fulfilling the musical hopes and dreams of our children when they, too, will don the crimson and cream as proud members of the University of Oklahoma community.