Band members live, eat and are housed together as a unit of the corps. The infantry and artillery bands, which form the combined band, are the two largest units in the Corps of Cadets. The band is led by members of its senior class, who wear distinctive senior boots. Band members pursue studies in all of the university's undergraduates colleges. The group prepares its drills with seven to 10 hours of actual practice time per week.
Members say that's possible only because of the discipline inherent in their military lifestyle.
Some of the band's maneuvers are so complex that a computer says they can't be done because they require two people to be in the same place at the same time. The band performs at all of the university football games as well as in inaugural parades for presidents and governors and at numerous other university and special events. The band is nationally known for its stirring renditions of patriotic tunes and precision military marching style. In addition, a playing audition for one of the band directors must be passed during the summer new student conference. Anyone interested in auditioning for the Aggie Band should bring their instrument with them to their summer new student conference.