For over 80 years, the Cardinal Marching Band has proudly represented the University of Louisville as the most visible ensemble at the School of Music, performing live for over half a million spectators each year. Creating vibrant game day traditions for Cardinal fans is at the core of the CMB, which performs at all UofL’s Cardinal Stadium home football games, select away games and all bowl games. The CMB has been the “Official Band for the KY Derby” since 1936 and has received national recognition through features on ESPN, ABC World News Tonight, Oprah, Sports Illustrated, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the NFL Network. Additionally, the CMB has performed at over 20 college football bowl games including the TaxSlayer, Citrus, Music City, Russell Athletic, Sugar, Orange, Liberty, Belk, Beef O’ Brady’s, Gator, GMAC, Humanitarian, Motor City, Fiesta, Pasadena and Sun Bowl.
In 2023, Dr. Jason Cumberledge was appointed as Director of Athletic Bands & Marching Band Director, and Mr. Brad Rogers was appointed Assistant Director of Athletic Bands. This was preceded by Dr. Amy I. Acklin’s 12-year tenure as Cardinal Marching Band Director. Dr. Frederick Speck, Director of Bands, has overseen and provided vision and direction for the program since 1995. Members of the CMB proudly represent some of the finest students at the University of Louisville and surrounding Kentuckiana Metroversity institutions. The CMB is an auditioned ensemble that performs a variety of music throughout the season as well as a new half-time show for every football game. 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.
For more information abut the CMB Bugler, please Click Here.
Rehearsals take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Fall Semester Only) from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Patrick Henry Hughes Field.
Click HERE to complete our “Intent to March” form to let us know you are planning to join us for the upcoming Cardinal Marching Band season.
PHOTOS OF THE CARDINAL MARCHING BAND CAN BE FOUND ON OUR OFFICIAL FLICKR PAGE!
