page_title: Thunder of the East Marching Band
section_title: Director
hierarchical_section_title: Thunder of the East Marching Band / Organization / Director
caption_attribution_description: English: UB's Buffalo Bulls Mascot with UB Pep Band Member, October 1990
context_page_description: The Thunder of the East is the marching band of the University at Buffalo in the State University of New York system. UB's first marching band was created in 1920, and disbanded in 1927. It was revived in 1946, increasing in size and reputation until about 1970. It was known as "The Pride of the East." At that time, it was dissolved upon UB's departure from Division I athletics. In 1981, some UB students continued the tradition of playing music at UB's home football and basketball games by forming UB's Pep Band. In anticipation of UB's return to Division I athletics, a marching band was formed in 1999 and named, "Thunder of the East." The band debuted at the University at Buffalo Stadium on September 11, 1999. The Thunder of the East is currently led by James E. Mauck; and performs at UB's Buffalo Bulls home football games, as well as in other musical venues.
context_section_description: James E. Mauck has been the director for the Thunder of the East since 2002.  He received his undergraduate and master's degrees in music performance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and is currently working towards a PhD in Music Education. He is the head of the Department of Athletic Bands at the University at Buffalo.  This includes the Thunder of the East and the Blue Noise Pep Band.
caption: UB's Buffalo Bulls Mascot with UB Pep Band Member, October 1990
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