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Alumni & Friends Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate the spirit of the UT Bands family by joining us for our upcoming alumni and friends events. From the excitement of Alumni Band Day to the camaraderie of Around the Career Ladder, these gatherings bring together our entire community of performers, supporters, and friends. Explore the schedule below to find registration details and discover how you can continue to be a part of our enduring legacy on Rocky Top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Register for 2026 Alumni Band Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

October 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return to Neyland Stadium as the Vols take on Auburn and join fellow alumni of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band! The 415-member-strong University of Tennessee Marching Band will take the field alongside one of the largest alumni bands in the country. Together, alongside HM Royal Marines Corp of Drums, we will celebrate 157 years of The Pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register by September 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the music and schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Around the Career Ladder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Around the Career Ladder event is a collaborative initiative sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs, the Band Alumni Council, and the UT Center for Career Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program is designed to strengthen connections within the Pride of the Southland Marching Band community by bringing together current members and alumni. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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