The Pride
of West VIrginia

About the Band

The 330-plus member "Pride of West Virginia" has performed before more than one million people over the past twenty years.

Learn about the band

Band History

Throughout its 125-year history, the band has grown and evolved into an active, high-spirited organization with great tradition.

Travel through time

Band Directors

Over the course of its history, thirteen different individuals have served as director of the WVU Marching Band.

Meet our directors

Band Trivia

How much do you know about the Mountaineer Marching Band?

Find out the facts

"And now, from the College of Creative Arts and Media..."

2026-2027 Mountaineer Marching Band Performances

September 5 - WVU vs. Coastal Carolina
September 12 - WVU vs. UT-Martin
September 19 - WVU vs. Virginia (Charlotte, NC)
September 26 - WVU vs. Oklahoma State
September 29 - Kanawha County Marching Band Festival (Charleston, WV)
October 10 - WVU vs. Arizona
October 16 - Homecoming Parade (King Street, Morgantown)
October 17 - WVU vs. Cincinnati (Homecoming)
November 14 - WVU vs. Kansas
November 21 - WVU vs. Houston

TBA - Keynotes Concert

Support the Pride

Pride Practice Field and Facility

A new home for the Pride of West Virginia is coming to the Med Fields on the Health Sciences Campus!

Learn more

Pride Travel Fund

Since 2007, the Pride Travel Fund has enabled the band to travel to many locations including out-of-state football games and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.

Give now to the Pride Travel Fund

The Pride of West VIrginia