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 124-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..."

2025-2026 Mountaineer Marching Band Performances

August 30 - WVU vs. Robert Morris
September 6 - WVU @ Ohio
September 13 - WVU vs. Pitt
September 20 - Morgantown HS Spectacular
September 27 - WVU vs. Utah
October 24 - WVU Homecoming Parade
October 25 - WVU vs. TCU (Homecoming)
November 8 - WVU vs. Colorado
November 29 - WVU vs. Texas Tech
November 30 - Keynotes Concert (tentative)

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