The Youngstown State University Marching Band “Marching Pride” serves as the musical representative of Youngstown State University. Performing at all home football games and select away games, the Marching Pride is a highly visible ambassador for the Dana School of Music, YSU Athletics, and Youngstown State University.
The Marching Pride is comprised of students from nearly every academic major on campus. Membership is open to all students, regardless of academic major. There is no audition for wind players or percussionists, and auditions for the color guard and twirlers are held each spring.
Important Dates
Penguinette/Color Guard workshop and auditions:
Penguinettes & Feature Twirlers
Audition Day - April 27, 2025
Colorguard
Audition Day - April 27, 2025
Please contact Dr. Ferguson directly at bands@ysu.edu or keferguson@ysu.edu if you have questions!
Drumline clinics:
Clinics will be held in Summer 2025.
Please contact Dr. Ferguson directly keferguson@ysu.edu if you have questions!
Location of all clinics: Visitor Side Stambaugh Stadium
Band Camp:
August 14 - August 22, 2025
Membership
Membership in the Marching Pride is open to ALL YSU students regardless of major. From engineering, finance, and business, to nursing and music majors, a musical home can be found for all Penguins! For specific questions and information call (330) 941-3635 or email at bands@ysu.edu.
To join the band for 2025, please complete the online membership form.