Band History
Humble Beginnings
What is currently known around the world as The Iowa State
University Cyclone Football Marching Alumni Band hasn't always
been this popular. Way back in 1906, Iowa State College started a
band program simply to provide a diversion for the often
intelligent, but not so creative science-types that were
attending the land grant college. After about two years of making
music (?), the music department wanted to see if the sounds would
get any better if they moved the band outside and made the
musicians walk around. Much to their surprise, the music in
motion was incredible!
This isn't how it actually started, but we would like to know
what really happened. If you know, please tell us. Contact the
Band Office at (515) 294-2080, or E-mail the Webmaster with your story.
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