University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band The Razorback Marching Band ( nicknamed the " Best in Sight and Sound " ) is the marching band of the University of Arkansas . The 350 + RMB performs at all home football games ( in Fayetteville , Little Rock , & Dallas ) as well as all post season play ( SEC Championship and / or Bowl Game ) . A small pep band travels to football games played elsewhere . History . In 1874 , The University of Arkansas Razorback band was originally formed as the Cadet Corps Band . It was formed as a part of the Military Art Department in the University of Arkansas ' s fourth year of operation which makes it one of the oldest collegiate bands in the United States . The Cadet Corps Band served in many functions of the campus life , not keeping exclusively to military events , but also played in football games , pageants , and commencement exercises . On June 5 , 1924 , the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi honorary band fraternity , was formed at the University of Arkansas . The fraternity ' s purpose was , and is to this day , to promote the existence and welfare of the University Band . In the time period directly following World War II , the Arkansas band enjoyed a time period of what could be considered steady growth . In 1947 the band divided into three bands : an American football band , a concert band , and an R . O . T . C . band . In 1948 , E . J . Marty became the Director of Bands and turned the 42 piece football band into the famous " Marching 100 " , known throughout America as one of the best bands in the nation . On November 11 , 1950 , the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma honorary band sorority , was founded at the University of Arkansas . Together with the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi , they have aided in transforming the musical organization at Arkansas . In 1956 , Dr . Richard A . " Doc " Worthington became Director of Bands during a slump in band enrollment . Dr . Worthington was quickly able to turn the " Hopeful 78 " into the " University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band " . In 1995 , Professor Eldon Janzen , Director of Bands and Lambda Chapter Sponsor , retired after leading the band after almost three decades . The University of Arkansas awarded him with the title " Director of Bands , Emeritus " , the first such title to be given to any band director at the University of Arkansas . In 2009 , Mr . Timothy Gunter , stepped down as Head Director of the Razorback Marching Band , after 14 years as a director of the Athletic Bands . In 2012 , Dr . Christopher Knighten was promoted from Director of Athletic Bands to Director of Bands . Leadership . Staff . Benjamin A . Chamberlain is the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Arkansas where he teaches courses in conducting , Concert Band , New Music Ensemble and is Director of the Hogwild Band . For 2013 , Professor Chamberlain has been named Director of Athletic Bands and Director of the Razorback Marching Band . From 2002 - 2006 , Chamberlain taught in the public schools of Forest Lake , Minnesota , where he conducted concert ensembles , directed the jazz program and taught courses in music theory . An active agent for school improvement , he served on the music curriculum review team and was a member of the Rigor and Relevance Committee , a forum of teachers and staff devoted to maximizing school value . From 2008 - 2010 , he taught conducting classes at the National High School Music Institute , the nation ’ s oldest and largest university based program for excellent high school students . Professor Chamberlain also taught at the Music Institute of Chicago , appearing as a guest conductor with the New Horizons Band . In the spring of 2011 Chamberlain appeared as a guest with the West Point Band , conducting music by Michael Gandolfi on a program entitled “ Great American Works . ” In the realm of marching arts , Chamberlain has worked with several nationally acclaimed marching bands , percussion ensembles and drum corps . He was Program Coordinator for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps in 2003 , leading the group to a third Drum Corps International title . He has also enjoyed a long association with Minnesota Brass , Inc . Drum and Bugle Corps . Chamberlain is an active conductor , adjudicator and clinician , recently serving in those roles in Arkansas , Minnesota , Illinois , Louisiana and Hawaii . Chamberlain ’ s formal training included undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota . He earned the Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University and has completed coursework for the Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern University in Evanston , Illinois . His primary conducting teachers were Frank B . Wickes and Mallory Thompson . Chamberlain ’ s current research interests are Carlos Salzedo ’ s works for winds and the unpublished music of Florent Schmitt . Chamberlain is a member of the College Band Directors National Association , College Music Society , National Band Association , Percussive Arts Society and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society . He is also an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha . ref name = " staff " > < / ref > Student Leadership . The University of Arkansas Marching Band has several student leadership positions , the most visible of which are the " drum majors " who lead the band on the field and direct the band in the stands . Drum major auditions start with an interview of each applicant by the directors and graduate teaching assistants . Those who pass the interview stage are invited to a teaching session , where each person gives a mock lesson on marching technique . Lastly , the best of these compete in front of the entire band by demonstrating the traditional drum major run - out , and then by leading the band in stands tunes . Each section has one or two " Section Leaders " , depending on the size of the section . They oversee their section during sectional rehearsals , which could cover music or marching technique . During trips and other events , the drum majors often rely on the section leaders to help organize the band before parades and other performances . Section leaders are also responsible for administrative tasks for their sections such as ensuring attendance at events , and seeing that all necessary forms are filled out by their section members . The section is further divided into small groups led by " Squad Leaders " . The drill captain is responsible for instruction and demonstration of marching fundamentals and distribution of drill cards . The band usually has one or more students functioning as " Librarians " . They are responsible for ensuring that music , drill sheets , etc . are printed and ready for rehearsals , in addition to managing the band library . Other student leadership positions are offered through participation in the band service organizations .