The West Chester University Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is a group of 300+ students that proudly represents West Chester University and the greater West Chester community. Comprised of students from more than 60 different majors, the marching band involves students from every segment of the campus population and is the largest student organization on campus!
In addition to performing at local and regional parades and exhibitions, the "RamBand" has performed at prestigious events including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nashville Christmas Parade, National Football League games, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade, and Bands of America Regional and Grand National Championships!
The West Chester University Golden Rams Marching Band has earned a national reputation as a leader in the marching arts and was named the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy. The Sudler Trophy is presented biannually to a university marching band that demonstrates the highest standards of music performance, precision marching, and innovation in show design and is considered the "Heisman Trophy" for college marching bands. West Chester University is one of only 32 schools in the United States and the first NCAA Division II School to receive the award!
BAND
HIGHLIGHTS
MEET THE
STAFF
Adam Gumble
Director of Athletic Bands
M. Gregory Martin
Associate Director of Bands and Drill Design
Andrew Yozviak
Wind Arranger
Amy Buddock
Color Guard Instructor
Amanda Markey
Color Guard Instructor
Chris Cromwell
Color Guard Instructor
Cody Gross
Battery Percussion Instructor
Darren Hazlett
Battery Percussion Director and Arranger
Mike Bishop
Front Ensemble Director and Arranger
Nicholas Buddock
Battery Percussion Instructor
Shannon Merrill
Color Guard Instructor
Sean Rode
Front Ensemble Instructor
Todd Marcocci
Color Guard Director and Choreographer
Tyler Shives
Color Guard Instructor