WCU Pride of the Mountains Alumni

08/16/2026

It’s the home stretch! Now is the time for votes (all devices, all browsers) for Pride of the Mountains in the USA Today Best College Marching Band Poll!

For decades, through countless high profile events and hometown performances, the Pride of the Mountains has celebrated all that Western Carolina University and the greater WNC region have to offer. Join us in sharing with the world, the magic that happens here in Cullowhee!

Share this post and vote on every device, every browser between now and 12:00pm est tomorrow (Monday, August 17).

https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/western-carolina-pride-of-mountains-marching-band/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAThZBhwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL_bKLQXxIitFvENGOPH5zy6T_9A7GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5TQGKTJkW51DoJXUdi25-uB_FasinxovtpG3R3AC1IqmiPKDIvm-BRVHk5Gg_aem_LNxixDMTf5mSbHcw_Z0f4A

08/08/2026

07/29/2026

Do it!!!

Best College Marching BandPhoto courtesy of Russ Parker PhotographyWCU's band has grown from 23 students in 1938 to more than 500 members today. This is one cool troupe, which has earned the title of the "World's Largest Funk-rock Band." That means you will get a show filled with pop tunes -- and ye...

07/24/2026

The tradition, pride, and spirit of the “Baddest Band in the Land” continues, and we want you to be part of celebrating it! 💜🎶

Join WCU Alumni Engagement and the Pride of the Mountains for the Fall 2026 End of Band Camp Alumni Social & Celebration next month, as we bring together POTM alumni, current members, and friends to celebrate the past, present, and future of this incredible program!

We can't wait to gather with you all and celebrate the first sounds of the 2026 Pride of the Mountains! 🎺🥁

Register now at the link below!
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=8845de5c-cfa5-48b5-8acf-12843ca411fd&envId=p-1-ls-E9vKE6W45X0MU6x3Q&zone=usa&utm_source=brevo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FY27%20POTM%20Band%20Camp%20Celebration%201&utm_id=622

07/24/2026

Band Camp is almost here! bit.ly/lplcalum

07/04/2026

Hey Alumni! Don't forget to share a message for a new Pride of the Mountains member to receive at band camp! All you need to do is fill out the 2026 form at bit.ly/lplcalum -- and we'll take care of the rest! GO CATS!!!

We're so excited to once again welcome the HUGE group of new "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band members to Cullowhee for band camp! We'd love for ALL of our alumni to share a message -- a piece of advice, a fun story, some words of encouragement, or anything else you'd like to pass along -- to h...

04/13/2026

Attention Staff Coordinator Alumni: Save the date for the Staff Coordinator REUNION on October 23-24, 2026! We'd love for ALL of you to take a quick moment to head over to bit.ly/staffcoreunion to share your input on what activities and opportunities would make the weekend most enjoyable and meaningful for you. Filling out the survey does NOT mean you are committing to anything; we're just trying to figure out what we'd all like the weekend to look like. Thank you -- and GO CATS!