Category Archives: Marching Band

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‘Hope Arises’ on the wings of the premiere of James David composition, ‘Flying Jewels’

Dr. James David, composer and CSU professor. James M. David, an internationally recognized composer who currently serves as professor of music composition at Colorado State University, is dedicated to creating dynamic and thoughtful music for all. His work is regularly inspired by moving words, images and ideas from the past and present. David’s composition, “Flying […]


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CSU Marching Band announces drum majors for Fall 2021

Fall 2021 Drum Majors: Kathryn Kennedy from Fruita Monument High School, and Katie St. Gemme-Pate from Legend High School The Colorado State University Marching Band announces the drum majors for the 2021 season. In the coveted role, Fruita Monument High School alum Kathryn Kennedy and Legend High School alum Katie St. Gemme-Pate will conduct the 250-member […]





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CSU Marching Band Newsletter: August 2020

Many of you may have heard the news that the Mountain West Conference and CSU have decided to not play football this year. However, the marching band will continue to perform! Instead of playing at football games, we will be having recording sessions of our music throughout the season. This newsletter will give you a quick […]


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Music students receive recognition from Colorado Department of Higher Education

Congratulations to CSU’s 2019 Colorado Department of Higher Education Future Teacher Educator Honorees, The four students receiving this recognition include Elisabeth Richardson, who will complete her Bachelor of Music, Music Education Concentration in 2020.               Julie Blue Arm – Art Education               Aaron Nichols – Secondary English Education               Kathering “Kit” Magee – Secondary English Education               […]


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Basketball Pep Band closes out the season

The season has come to a close for the Basketball Pep Band here in Las Vegas. Although the games did not end the way we wanted them to, we are still proud, still thankful, and still proud to be CSU Rams. Thank you to the outstanding students for their energy, spirit, and effort over the […]


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Announcing the 2019-2020 Marching Band Leadership Team

The Colorado State University Marching Band (CSUMB) is pleased to welcome and announce the leadership team for 2019-2020 academic year. This diverse and talented group of young people will assist in the leadership and development of the band as we celebrate the 118th year of bands at Colorado State University. The 2019 CSUMB will be […]


2019-2020 CSU Marching Band Drum Majors

Announcing the Drum Majors for the CSU Marching Band 2019-2020 Season

The Colorado State University Marching Band looks toward the 2019-20 season with the announcement of the drum major team. Please join us in welcoming head drum major Andrew Dutch, and assistant drum majors John Andretsos, and Markus Fagerberg to the podium. These gentlemen were selected in consultation with a national panel from an extremely talented […]