University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo Marching Band welcomed 177 members for the 2025 season. The Marching Band - nicknamed "Thunder of the East" - is the largest and most visible student musical experience at UB. For over 100 years, the group has entertained tens of thousands of UB fans each season with high-energy performances and True Blue spirit. "I see membership in the UB Marching Band as a journey of tradition and purpose where students grow, inspire others and carry the university's spirit in every performance," James Mauck, Marching Band director, says. "Membership in the UB Marching Band goes beyond music - it's about friendships, inspiration and pride in representing the university." The Marching Band includes woodwinds, brass and drumline sections, along with members of the color guard, feature twirlers and UB Dazzlers (dance team). In addition to performing at UB events, the Marching Band performed in front of 70,000 fans at the Buffalo Bills home game vs. the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 28. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system. Read more about student achievements by visiting UB's Merit page. About the University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is New York's flagship. UB's more than 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU's 71 research universities transform lives through education, research and innovation.