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Welcome!

...to the official web site of the Cornell University Big Red Marching Band, the Only REAL Marching Band in the Ivy League!

Join Band!

For information about the band, scheduling, comments, or concerns, please contact the Head Manager, Marissa Gailitis.
For questions or comments about the website, please email the current webmaster, Lucas Esponda.
To give a gift to the band head over to Cornell's donation page.

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JOIN THE BAND!!!

To join our ranks, send an email to our Public Relations Chairs, Zack Kozma '23 and Alfonso Mora '23 (marchingband@cornell.edu) with your name, preferred contact method, and instrument. We always welcome new members, no matter your experience or year in school. Our Section Leaders can even help you learn a new instrument!

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The band plays in front of RPCC during its annual early morning march to north campus.

A Message from the Head Manager and Drum Major

Hey everyone! My name is Marissa! I am a ‘22 bass drummer majoring in Environment Sustainability with a concentration in Econ in A&S! I also just happened to be the BIG Red Marching Band’s Head Manager this year! That means I organize all of our events, help manage the $$$, and let yall know whenever anything fun is happening. My email is mlg272@cornell.edu feel free to email me with any questions you have-- if I can’t answer them, I’ll find someone who can! If you are thinking about boining the jand feel free to contact our Publicity Chairs Alfonso (gam264@cornell.edu) and Zack (ztk4@cornell.edu). They are happy to answer any questions you have, or connect you to section leaders!

Hello! My name is Christian (class of '21)! I’m a sax player from New Jersey double majoring in Sociology and Performing & Media Arts. I’m also this year’s drum major for the Big Red Marching Band! This means I get to run auditions, rehearsals, and any other fun events we have throughout the year. Feel free to email me at cmr279@cornell.edu! Now here are some important things Marissa and I would like you to know about the BRMB:

- We encourage EVERYONE to audition! There is no musical or marching experience necessary. Whether you were the drum major of your high school marching band or never touched an instrument in your life, we gladly welcome you to our Big Red Family!

- The time commitment is whatever you want to make it! Once you join you are by no means obligated to come to everything. We understand Cornell provides a challenging workload, so come to rehearsals whenever you can. It’s always a fun way to destress!

- Missed the first couple of rehearsals, or the whole first semester? Don’t worry, it’s never too late to join!

- We encourage diversity and welcome anyone to join! We hope to see you soon :)