Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band

Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band Over 400+ students bringing thunder to games & performances across . The band also took part in various performances around Paris.

Composed of over 350 student members, the Iowa State University Cyclone Football 'Varsity' Marching Band is a vital part of Big 12 football and Cyclone Nation. Known for their polished and energetic approach to halftime entertainment, the Cyclone Marching Band marches in a variety of styles to sizzling musical arrangements -- performing a variety of different shows over the course of the season. E

ach year our athletic bands perform before over a half-million people, including the fans who regularly pack Jack Trice Stadium as well as various exhibitions around the Midwest. Most recently, the Cyclone Marching Band traveled to Memphis, Tennessee where they performed during pregame of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and participated in a parade down Beale Street. In the summer of 2016, the ISUCF’V’MB had the distinct honor of traveling to Normandy, France and representing the United States in D-Day ceremonies. Other performances have included the Pinstripe bowl, Insight Bowl, the EV1.net Bowl, the Independence Bowl, the Humanitarian Bowl, and the Eddie Robinson Classic in Kansas City. In 2017, the Cyclone Marching Band was awarded the renowned Sudler Trophy. The Sudler Trophy is a biennial award given to a college or university marching band that has “demonstrated the highest of musical standards and innovative marching routines and ideas, and which has made important contributions to the advancement of the performance standards of college marching bands over a number of years.” The ISUCF’V’MB will hold the trophy from 2017-2019. Through rehearsals, travel, and the excitement of marching in front of thousands of cheering fans, the members of our Cyclone Marching Band share rich experiences that create social as well as musical bonds. Past and current members commonly talk about the family-like bonds created within the band. Like all bands at Iowa State University, the Cyclone Marching Band is open to all students, regardless of major.

Introducing our 2026 Sousaphone Leadership Team!! #2026
05/29/2026

Introducing our 2026 Sousaphone Leadership Team!!

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Another CMB Sighting! Congrats Emma! 🚨🌪️🚨
05/16/2026

Another CMB Sighting! Congrats Emma! 🚨🌪️🚨

Meet the marshals! Ivy faculty selected Emma Altman (Grimes, Iowa) to serve as the college’s student marshal at Iowa State’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 16. Emma is graduating with a bachelor of science in marketing and business analytics, summa cm laude. She plans to return to Iowa State this fall to pursue a master’s degree in business analytics.

A proud member of the Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band, Emma is holding her marching band hat with pins from bowl games, the clarinet section, and band organizations.

Congratulations, Emma!

Off the snare line and into the code. Lawson Port is graduating with a degree in Software Engineering and stepping strai...
05/15/2026

Off the snare line and into the code. Lawson Port is graduating with a degree in Software Engineering and stepping straight into a full-time SWE role. Well-earned, Lawson!

Ryan McFadden isn't saying goodbye to Ames just yet. The baritone senior is sticking around ISU for his Master's in Comp...
05/15/2026

Ryan McFadden isn't saying goodbye to Ames just yet. The baritone senior is sticking around ISU for his Master's in Computer Engineering, with a wedding on the calendar too. Congrats, Ryan.

Illinois-bound! Thomas Murzanski (Instrumental Music Education) is heading home to find his first gig. Thanks for every ...
05/15/2026

Illinois-bound! Thomas Murzanski (Instrumental Music Education) is heading home to find his first gig. Thanks for every low-end rumble, Thomas. Some lucky band room is about to get a great one.

Art + music + teaching = the Kaylea Kumm plan. Kaylea is graduating with her BFA and heading to a master's in Art Educat...
05/14/2026

Art + music + teaching = the Kaylea Kumm plan. Kaylea is graduating with her BFA and heading to a master's in Art Education to teach K-12.

Andrew King is heading from our bass trombone section to a band room of his own. The Music Education senior is hoping to...
05/14/2026

Andrew King is heading from our bass trombone section to a band room of his own. The Music Education senior is hoping to teach middle or high school band close to central Iowa. The next generation of trombonists is in great hands.

🚨🌪️🚨CMB Sighting! Congrats Carnycia!!!
05/14/2026

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CMB Sighting! Congrats Carnycia!!!

From the guard line to the PR world! Bailey Simon is double-majoring in Public Relations and Technical Communication and...
05/14/2026

From the guard line to the PR world! Bailey Simon is double-majoring in Public Relations and Technical Communication and stepping into a role as a PR Coordinator while coaching color guard. Thanks for every spin and toss, Bailey.

Underwater basket weaving: finally a viable career path. Too many engineers here... Jenna Young is graduating with a BA ...
05/13/2026

Underwater basket weaving: finally a viable career path. Too many engineers here... Jenna Young is graduating with a BA in Communication Studies and promises she has plans (she really does). We'll miss you in the trombone section, Jenna!

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