The Pride of the Dakotas
Pride Photos
The Pride to Pasadena Blog 
Pride’s Foundation Website
"The Pride" is the most visible band at SDSU. In addition to performances during the pregame and halftime activities of all home Jackrabbit football games, the Pride has toured the Upper Midwest extensively with shows at the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Winnipeg Blue Bombers football games and several guest performances at high school marching competitions, including the Tri-State competition in Luverne, Minnesota and the Dakota Band Festival in Sioux Falls, SD.
The Pride also marched in the 1981 and 1997 Presidential Inaugural Parades in Washington, D.C. and at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. in July, 2000. In addition, the Pride was featured in the 2000 PBS Production of “A Capitol Fourth” in 2000 and in the 2003 Tournament of Roses Parade. This year the Pride of the Dakotas will perform in the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade and will be the featured band for the Minnesota State High School Marching Band Championships.
With nearly 400 members, the Pride is open to all SDSU students and credit for the course may be applied to the required University core of humanities. Although every student who wishes to be part of the band may participate, auditions are required for the snare drum line, the Dakota Blue color guard and the drum major positions. In addition, new students are auditioned for part placement. Rehearsals begin on the first day of classes in the fall and are held daily (Monday-Friday) throughout the marching season.
The Pride of the Dakotas has developed a rich tradition of excellence in performance as well as becoming one of the largest "family" organizations on campus. Throughout the years, members of the Pride have forged friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime.
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Directed by: Mr. James McKinney
If you have any questions or need to get in touch with us, contact us at the numbers/addresses below. See you in August!
Mr. McKinney: (605) 688–4029
James.McKinney@sdstate.edu
Mr. Coull: (605) 688–5940
James.Coull@sdstate.edu
Dr. Taylor: (605) 688–5221
Alan.Taylor@sdstate.edu
Mr. Ragsdale: (605) 688–5534
Aaron.Ragsdale@sdstate.edu
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