This 300 member ensemble is one of the finest marching bands in the Southwest. Performing the best of jazz, pop, rock, and traditional marching music, the Pride plays for all home football games and hosts the annual Tournament of Bands marching competition. Additionally, the Pride does several exhibition performances each year. Additionally, the Pride made a European tour over the 1998-99 New Year's holidays, performing in Genoa and Monaco.
Membership is open to all university students by audition or by band director recommendation.
The Pride is under the direction of Dr. Greg Fant and Dr. Van Winkle .