Sun Devil Marching Band
The Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band is one of the nation's most highly acclaimed marching organizations, truly representing "Sun Devil Pride". The band is nationally recognized from appearances at the Fiesta Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Freedom Bowl, Sun Bowl and two Rose Bowls. In 1991, the Sun Devil Marching Band was awarded the Sudler Trophy, only the tenth university marching band and the first Pac-10 band to receive this prestigious award. Votes for the Sudler Trophy are cast by all NCAA schools who sponsor Division I football, and the award is made annually by the John Phillip Sousa Foundation. The band's innovative marching style combines pageantry, corps style marching and precision drills routines that are all set to the best in exciting music. James G. Hudson, Associate Director of Bands, is in his second year as director of the Sun Devil Marching Band. The Arizona State University band program is under the leadership of Professor Gary Hill, Director of Bands. Prof. Hill is in his ninth year as conductor of the nationally-recognized ASU Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds, which have presented concerts for all the top band and music educator organizations in the world. Recently, the band started a fundraising drive called "Adopt-the-Band". Efforts initially are focused on purchasing new instruments, and future plans include adding new equipment and expanding travel to more games within the Pac-10. In 2007, the Sun Devil Marching Band will debut new uniforms, thanks to a generous donation by an anonymous donor. If you are interested in participating in "Adopt-the-Band" or for more information, log on to music.asu.edu/adoptaband/index.html or contact the band office at 480-965-4392.
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