The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band is nationally known for its precision military marching formations on the football gridiron and is the largest military marching band in the nation. This 400+ member, Corps of Cadets unit is the official marching band of Texas A&M University.

Performing at all home football games and several away games, this organization is one of the most traveled collegiate marching bands in the nation. The Aggie Band operates under strict military guidelines as an integral part of the Corps of Cadets. The Aggie Band was presented the Sudler Trophy from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2001 in recognition of the long tradition of excellence established by the organization.

The Aggie Band is directed by Dr. Timothy Rhea,  Dr. Russell Tipton, Dr. Lance Sample, and Mr. Brandon Laird

Membership

Membership in the Aggie Band is by audition with a director.

Rehearsals

The Texas Aggie Band rehearses Monday through Friday, 7:00 – 8:30 AM. Indoor rehearsals are held in the John D. White '70 - Robert L. Walker '58 Music Activities Center and drill rehearsals take place on the Dunlap Drill Field located adjacent to the Music Activities Center. Aggie Band members receive one academic credit in Kinesiology for each semester of participation in the band.

Instruments

A limited number of university instruments are available for student use, however, students are encouraged to bring their own instruments.

Spring Semester Activities

In the spring semester, members of the band remain full members of the Corps of Cadets and the Aggie Band represents the university at various parades and campus military reviews. In addition to these activities, members of the Aggie Band may choose to participate in the Aggieland Dance Orchestra, the University Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Concert Band or the University Jazz Ensemble during the fall or spring semesters.

Corps of Cadets

Learn more about the Corps of Cadets here.

Or visit their website:  https://corps.tamu.edu/