UD Marching Band
Heartbeat of the University
Pulse of the Crowd
UD MArching Band
The University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band is known throughout the northeast as a performance ensemble with an innovative approach to entertainment and an emphasis on musicality. Considered to be on the cutting edge of the marching band activity, the band achieves its goals through the incorporation of a variety of musical styles appealing to its wide variety of audiences.
Latest News
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School of Music Announces UDMB Director
April 05, 2024 | Written by CAS CommunicationsThe University of Delaware School of Music is excited to announce that Brooke Johnson will join its faculty in fall 2024 as director of athletic bands. -
10 things to know about UDMB
April 02, 2024 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartAsk any member of the UD Marching Band—past or present—and they will likely agree with Gene Carlisle, AS61, a member of the first alumni band in 1970, who has returned to campus every year since to perform: "This is your extended family." -
Ending on a high note
December 14, 2023 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartHeidi Sarver has been a member of the faculty of the School of Music since 1995 and will retire in the spring of 2024. Under her leadership, the UDMB has provided a nurturing environment for thousands of UD students.
Upcoming Events
From the early 60s...
When the "UD" tradition began for the band in the 1960s
...to today
Class of 2022 fill the interlocking UD formed by the UDMB during game day.
Where to find us?
UD School of Music Office
209 AED Music Building
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302.831.2578
UD Marching Band
30 W. Delaware Avenue, 2nd Floor
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716, USA
Phone: 302-831-4951
