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The PENN STATE BLUE BAND is recognized as one of the nation's finest college marching bands and performs to capacity crowds in 107,232 seat Beaver Stadium — home of Penn State Nittany Lion football. The Blue Band has performed at every major bowl game in the U.S., including the Rose Bowl and the Tournament of Roses Parade. The 2012–2013 season is the 113th year of the Blue Band's proud, tradition-filled history.
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WPSU Documentary: Making The Blue Band
Most people know what goes into preparing the Nittany Lion football team to take the field each week, but what does it take to make the Penn State Blue Band? This one-hour documentary follows eight incoming freshmen through audtions, cuts, and the grueling days of band camp as they pursue their dream. Find out who has what it takes to make one of the nation's premier college marching bands. Read more and check local listings…

Blue Band Receives Sudler Trophy
The Blue Band was the recipient of the 2005 Sudler Trophy, the most prestigious award a collegiate marching band can receive. The purpose of the trophy is “to identify and recognize collegiate marching bands of particular excellence that have made outstanding contributions to the American way of life.” Read more...