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UT BANDS Ensembles<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Sound of Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Neyland Stadium to concert halls across the country, UT Bands offers a wide range of performance opportunities that unite tradition, excellence, and Big Orange spirit. Whether students perform in concert ensembles or athletic bands, each ensemble plays an important role in shaping the sound and experience of Tennessee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Concert Bands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UT\u2019s concert bands offer students the opportunity to perform challenging repertoire, develop their musicianship, and be part of a strong tradition of ensemble excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pride of the Southland Marching Band<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For more than 150 years, the Pride of the Southland has energized Neyland Stadium and carried forward a tradition of musical excellence at the University of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pep Bands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From packed arenas to postseason tournaments, UT Pep Bands bring the sound and spirit of Tennessee to athletic events throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded in 1869<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are the 3rd<\/sup> oldest collegiate band program in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historic Performances<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides representing the State of Tennessee in 15 Presidential inaugurations (a record unmatched by any civilian organization), the band has appeared at over 50 bowl games in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Endless Opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

for students across UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our ensembles are open to both music and non-music majors at the University of Tennessee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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National Stages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UT Concert Bands have performed at conferences for leading organizations including the American Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, and NAfME, in addition to appearances in major concert halls across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to join UT Bands?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each ensemble has its own audition process, and students from all majors are welcome to audition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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