page_title: Louisiana State University traditions
section_title: Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band
hierarchical_section_title: Louisiana State University traditions / Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band
caption_attribution_description: English: The Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band creates its signature "LSU" formation during a pregame performance in Tiger Stadium.
context_page_description: Louisiana State University is the flagship university of the state of Louisiana, United States.
context_section_description: The Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band  (also called The Golden Band from Tigerland  or simply the Tiger Band) is known by LSU Tiger fans and foes alike for the first four notes of its pregame salute sounded on Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium. This 325-member marching band performs at all LSU football home games, all bowl games, and select away games and represents the University at other functions as one of its most recognizable student and spirit organizations.
  The LSU Tiger Band began as a military band in 1893, organized by two students: Wylie M. Barrow and Ruffin G. Pleasant. The band remained a military cadet band until the end of World War II when the band department became a part of the School of Music.
caption: LSU band performs in Tiger Stadium.
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