The Band of Pride is Louisiana Tech University's marching ensemble. The Band of Pride performs at all home football games and selected away games. The
Band of Pride has long been hailed as the catalyst for fan support of the Bulldogs
football, basketball, and the Lady Techsters basketball team.
Membership in the Band of Pride is open to all Louisiana Tech University students by audition (click here for information). You do NOT need to be a music major to audition; in fact, over 80% of the bandis not a music majors.
Members of the Band of Pride receive a financial service award for their participation
in the ensemble throughout the fall and winter quarters.
Join us if you have decided to join or are still considering marching. Meet our drum
majors, section leaders, and other new members in this hour and a half long session.
Please check back for the 2027 Zoom meetings
Fall and Winter Service Awards for participation in the Band of Pride including all activities from band camp through bowl games including a minimum of six appearances
with the Hoop Troop
$700 disbursed $400+$300 1st Year Marcher Award
$800 disbursed $450+$350 2nd Year Marcher Award
$900 disbursed $500+$400 3rd Year Marcher Award
$1050 disbursed $600+$450 4th Year Marcher Award
The Band of Pride rehearses on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4-6 PM. At Orientation, be sure to register for marching band using the course number of MUEN 271.
NOTE: It is best to register for this class first and fill in around the rehearsal time. Many conflicts can be avoided by looking for
other sections of the same class during the first year. For example, there are many
sections of ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 that meet outside of the marching rehearsal time
or you could delay a course until the following quarter in order to march in the fall.
Students may arrive no more than 15 minutes after the start of rehearsal from classes
that overlap. Exceptions may be made for class conflicts by contacting me directly
at cph@latech.edu.
Members do not pay for housing or most meals during camp. NOTE: Spending money ($40-50)
is good to have as there will be 2-3 meals ‘on your own’ or for other expenses.
The following are the expenses for the Band of Pride (credit card purchases can be
made):
Blue short-sleeve shirt also worn under the uniform FREE
Red Ball Cap $20 (must be purchased each year unless approved)
Polo for travel and Hoop Troop $45 (can be worn all 4 (or more!) years)
Black gloves for wind players $5 (ordered at camp if needed)
Black marching shoes $45 (ordered at camp if needed)
You may use previous marching specific shoes such as Dinkles or Drillmasters if they are matte black; dress shoes or black
tennis shoes are notacceptable for the full uniform
Optional Drawstring Backpack $10
Black tennis shoes for summer uniform (purchase on your own)
Black no-show socks (purchase on your own)
Khaki shorts (purchase on your own)
Garment bag (purchase on your own for transporting the marching uniform)
Band camp usually begins for percussion and color guard about 10 days before Labor
Day weekend and the first day of the Fall Quarter.
In 2026, the Color Guard and Drumline required Pre-camp will begin on Friday, August
14 at 11 AM and conclude on Saturday, August 15 at 5 PM. Housing and lunch and dinner
will be provided.
DATES-Band camp for first year marchers will begin on Tuesday, August 25. All members
are to report by Tuesday, August 25th. Housing and most meals are provided. More details
will be sent out closer to camp.
First year marchers usually report to campus on to begin registration at 11AM in the
Band Building and to check-into their respective housing.
Members will receive further information regarding housing in mid-August. Meals throughout
camp are provided by the university; however, students will be on their own for a
few meals and breakfast each day.
The Band of Pride will practice on Labor Day.
Fri-Sat, Aug 14-15 Color Guard and Drumline Precamp Monday, August 24, 1st Year Marchers report by last name
11 AM Registration last names A-C
12 PM Registration last names D-I
1 PM Registration last names J-P
2 PM Registration last names R-Z
4 PM Housing Check-in
Saturday, Sept 5, 6:30 PM, Home vs. Northwestern State University and Band Day Fri-Sat, Sept 12 or 19, Travel to Away game Saturday, October 3, Home vs. Army Saturday, October 10, Home vs. UL-Lafayette Saturday, October 17, Away vs. UL-Monroe (day trip) Saturday, October 24, Home vs. Old Dominion Saturday, November 14, Home vs. Southern Miss Saturday, November 21, Home vs. Arkansas State (last day of class) Friday, December 4, Sun Belt Championship Game in Pensacola, FL Fri-Sat-Sun, December 11-13 Bowl Game Practice weekend (tentative)
Take advantage of group rate tickets for all LA Tech home games as a special guest
of a member of the band of pride. Click the links below to purchase tickets at the
discounted rate.
