University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band
College marching band in Louisville, Kentucky / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band is the official marching band of the University of Louisville (UofL) in Louisville, Kentucky. It is considered a Music Ambassador for UofL. The CMB performs at all home football games at Cardinal Stadium, all postseason bowl games, and select away football games. It also plays at the annual Spring Scrimmage Game which pits the Cardinal Offense against the Cardinal Defense.
UofL Cardinal Marching Band | |
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School | University of Louisville |
Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
Conference | ACC |
Founded | 1928 |
Director | Dr. Jason Cumberledge |
Assistant Director | Brad Rogers |
Members | 200 |
Fight song | "Fight! U of L / All Hail, U of L" |
Website | uoflbands |
The CMB is composed of students at the University of Louisville and surrounding Kentuckiana Metroversity institutions. Every member of the CMB receives a scholarship to perform with the ensemble. There are additional awards for the official CMB Bugler and Feature Twirler. The Cardinal Marching Band is a Major Ensemble course at the UofL School of Music.[1] The Cardinal Marching Band is also the Official Band of the Kentucky Derby, held on the first Saturday in May each year.