No! More than 60% of our band is composed of non-music majors from disciplines across campus.
While many of our incoming students believe this when they first join, most find themselves having a lot of downtime once the school year begins. This is the perfect time to join organizations like the marching band. You won't regret it!
Yes! The marching band at SUU is one of the only organizations which pays its members. In addition, section leaders, drum majors, and student staff receive extra stipends within the SUU Athletic Bands.
There is nothing like being a part of a large group of diverse students working together towards a common goal. We perform great shows and represent the University at home and on away game trips. You will gain lifelong friendships and a love for SUU! #GoTBirds
The marching band meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday (4:30pm-6:30pm). The course title is MUSC 3200.
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We, the TMB, march together with pride and determination to strengthen tradition and build community through performed excellence.
Marching Band Auditions
The Thunderbird Marching Band has placement auditions for all members of the group. Each member receives a stipend or scholarship, and must complete a placement audition video showcasing their skills on their instrument of choice. Winds and Percussion have small excerpts to play, and the color guard videos are more specialized. Info for these auditions can be found below.
The "Sound Machine" is the basketball pep band at Southern Utah University. They attend most home men's and women's games and travel to major tournaments including conference tournaments or NCAA March Madness Tournament.
There is an audition process for this band. To be eligible, members must be a part of the "Sound of Southern Utah" marching band the semester immediately preceding the intended Sound Machine season. Any member of the “Sound of Southern Utah” is welcome to play along with the Sound Machine at any game in which they would like to support the T-Birds!
For more information on the Sound Machine Basketball Bands, please contact davidtorres2@suu.edu.
SUU Independent Winter Guard
SUU Independent is our Winter Guard at SUU, which performs around the region starting in early January. This group was started in the Fall of 2022 to continue our marching color guard program into the Spring semester. This group intends to become the destination for color guard specialists and enthusiasts in our state and region.
There is an audition process for this group, eligibility requirements are that the auditioning member must be a registered student at SUU during the semester of involvement. Follow SUU Colorguard on Instagram and other Social Media!
For more information on the SUU Independent Winterguard, please contact Allison Weber at colorguard@suu.edu .
Drumline Days
Dates: June 13 & July 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Eccles Music Center
Audiences: Open to incoming and current SUU students.
June 13: Led by Dana Slabaugh (Director of Percussion at American Fork HS, President of Utah Percussive Arts Society).
July 18: Led by Kit Chatham (Director of SUU Music Technology, Cirque du Soleil performer) and Jed Blodgett (Director of Percussion at SUU).
About the Event
Learn from SUU Percussion faculty and prepare for the upcoming season. Attendance is strongly encouraged for those looking to "make the line" (audition/placement).
Band Camp Dates
August 21st-22nd - Drumline/Leadership begin
August 24th - Colorguard begins
August 25th - Freshman and First-Year Wind Members begin
August 26th - Returning Wind Vets begin
August 27th - FULL BAND
August 28th - FULL BAND
August 29th - FULL BAND
August 31st - Drumline Bell-Tower Performance, FULL BAND Rehearsal (Evening)
Sept 1st - SUU Tradition Time Annual Performance - AFEC (Morning)
Sept 2nd - FALL SEMESTER BEGINS!
Band Camp is mandatory for all members. However, if you have a previous engagement, we can be flexible. Contact Mr. Torres (davidtorres2@suu.edu).
Band Members are excused from ThunderU activities that conflict with Band Camp.
