The modern Blugold Marching Band was born in the Fall of 2000 with a modest, sixty member ensemble. It has since evolved into a vibrant, 425-member marching band that tours extensively and performs on the world stage.
Life in the BMB
Community & Life-Long Friendships
Crowd-Pleasing Performances
Travel the World with 425+ Best Friends
“Being a part of the Blugold Marching Band has brought so much joy into my life and is an incredible blessing. I have found lifelong friends, a support system, a family. We get to travel the world and country alongside each other sharing our love of music— there is no greater thrill than to experience the positive energy the BMB inspires with each performance! This organization is truly special and will continue to change lives for years to come.”
Want to learn more?
Blugold Marching Band membership is open to UW-Eau Claire students of any major and represents virtually every department on campus.
While music majors are the largest single group in the Blugold Marching Band, 70% of the band members are not music majors.
Who leads the BMB?
