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About

Marching Band - "The Thunder of the East"

The Thunder of the East

Join the UB Marching Band and you’ll be right in the middle of the action as you bring the sights and sounds of the band to life.

Meet the Band

Marching band piccolo player.

Marching band piccolo player.

The Thunder of the East Marching Band is a true ensemble; meet our membership.

The Experience

Marching band horn player.

Marching band horn player.

Those who have participated in the UB Marching Band count their experience as one of the most enriching and enjoyable times of their college life.

Discover the experience

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Marching band flag twirler.

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UB Opening Weekend Spirit Team performance.

UB Opening Weekend Spirit Team performance.

Color guard member during UB football pregame performance.

Color guard member during UB football pregame performance.

UB Drumline performing in the stands during a UB football game.

UB Drumline performing in the stands during a UB football game.

UB Marching Band trumpet section performing the UB Fight Song Victory.

UB Marching Band trumpet section performing the UB Fight Song Victory.

UB Marching band members performing on the field at the MAC Football Championship Game.

UB Marching band members performing on the field at the MAC Football Championship Game.

UB Marching Band piccolo player performing.

UB Marching Band piccolo player performing.

UB Marching Band group photo commemorating the completion of annual band camp.

UB Marching Band group photo commemorating the completion of annual band camp.

The new uniform as worn by members of the UB Marching Band. Debuted at the 2018 MAC Football Championship Game.

The new uniform as worn by members of the UB Marching Band. Debuted at the 2018 MAC Football Championship Game.

Members of the tuba section performing halftime at Dollar General Bowl.

Members of the tuba section performing halftime at Dollar General Bowl.

UB Color Guard halftime performance.

UB Color Guard halftime performance.

Having fun cheering on the Bulls prior to the half-time show.

Having fun cheering on the Bulls prior to the half-time show.

UB Pep Band after landing in Knoxville, TN for the 2022 NCAA Basketball Tournament.

UB Pep Band after landing in Knoxville, TN for the 2022 NCAA Basketball Tournament.

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Meet the Band

“Joining the Marching Band was the best decision I made at UB. This amazing group of people really pushes you to be your best.”

Mary Dixon, social media coordinator

“My favorite thing about marching band has been all the people I've met and all the places that I've been.”

Kwasi Hammond, president

“ It really is a big family and we get very close to one another throughout the year.”

Max Farrington, baritone sax

“ You connect with lots of people with various majors, and marching band is a great atmosphere to gain more friends and enjoy performing great music!”

Marrisa Kasper, vice president

“ This band offers a safe space to be yourself, laugh with friends, and play some really fun music!”

Laney Weiclaw, vice president

Our Contact Information

UB Marching Band

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University at Buffalo
142 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-8510

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