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Be the Sound!

The Penn State Athletic Bands program is an academic and music ensemble within the College of Arts and Architecture, which provides service to the University and Athletic Department. The Penn State Athletic Bands program is committed to the development of student musicians.

The Penn State Athletic Bands program is committed to the development of student musicians. We provide resources and opportunities through music education to support student learning and development for success at Penn State and beyond. We endeavor to realize this commitment through the Penn State Marching Blue Band and Pride of the Lion pep bands.

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During college game day, a blue band member cheers in the stands during the football game.
Blue band members march and play their drums during the Penn State homecoming parade.
The blue band silks holding cyan flags march across the field in a perfect line during camp.
During college game day, a blue band member takes a selfie with the Nittany Lion during the football game.
Laughing blue band trumpet players stretch their legs before marching in the homecoming parade.
Blue band members march and play their clarinets during the Penn State homecoming parade.
The blue band drum line marches in perfect sync across the field during a white out night game halftime performance.
A majorette with an adorned
The feature twirler leads the blue band down college avenue as they perform during the Penn State homecoming parade.
A close up of a row of white spatted band shoes as the blue band marches and performs during a halftime performance.
Blue band members play their flutes during a Penn State football night game.
The blue band performing during halftime of a Penn State football game.
Blue band majorettes perform a routine with lit batons for spectators during the Penn State homecoming parade.
Blue band director Greg Drane conducts the blue band during a halftime performance.
Blue band members march and play their trumpets during the Penn State homecoming parade.

Go State!

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! // For the Blue and White // Victory will our slogan be!
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