Welcome to the
Department of Bands

The Sudler Trophy-winning LSU Tiger Marching Band, or "The Golden Band From Tigerland", is the largest and most visible single organization on campus, with an audition-only membership of 325 students.

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Discover the LSU Bands

The Department of Bands is a storied component of the LSU School of Music, tracing its origins to the military traditions of the “Old War Skule” over a century ago. The Department encompasses five distinct performing groups and hosts a wide array of outreach events, camps, and workshops dedicated to the advancement of the performing arts.