Dating from 1940, the McNeese State University Band Program has established an enviable reputation, growing in both quality and quantity to encompass the entire spectrum of wind and percussion instrumental performance.
The band program serves many functions and provides a vehicle through which qualified and talented students can express themselves musically while sharpening their skills as amateurs or professionals. The program also provides a social community for students in their personal and social growth, making university life more pleasant, productive, and meaningful. Open to all students of any academic major, the bands contribute to campus life and provide a challenging and rewarding experience on many levels.
Be it marching band, jazz ensemble, concert ensembles, percussion ensembles, pep band, brass and woodwind chamber ensembles, or color guard, McNeese Bands offer something for every student. We invite you to discover what the McNeese Bands have to offer and we hope you will take your next step with us!
Our Mission
The McNeese Band Program strives for excellence in musicianship, academics, and school spirit.
“Our relationship with the marching band was born out of a need but it has grown into a wonderful partnership. The program reflects many of the principles that set Toyota apart as a manufacturer and us as a family.”
What We've Achieved
The Pride of McNeese has been selected multiple times as a featured marching band performance at the College Band Directors National Association Southern Regional Conference.
The Pride of McNeese was invited and performed in the 2018 New Year’s Parade in London, England.
The McNeese Wind Symphony will perform at the 2023 Louisiana Music Educator’s Association Conference in Baton Rouge.
Our ensembles have performed and toured across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.