WCU Pride of the Mountains Alumni

09/30/2026

Staff Coordinator Alumni: Don't forget to head on over to bit.ly/staffco26 to officially register for our Staff Coordinator REUNION on October 23-24, 2026! It's going to be a GREAT weekend!

09/30/2026

Huge thank you to two alumni from the Long Purple Line, Kate and Reggie, for donating snacks to the flute/piccolo section and the baritone section at the Sept 19 football game! If you're an alum who would like to donate, email us at [email protected].

09/18/2026

We can't wait to welcome students to campus for our annual High School Band Day! Cheering on the Catamounts with new friends will make it that much more exciting! See you tomorrow - Go Cats! 🐱💜🎶

09/12/2026

RSVP today at bit.ly/potmhomecoming26 for our Homecoming Band Alumni Tailgate on 10/24!

09/12/2026

Staff Coordinator Alumni: Head on over to bit.ly/staffco26 to officially register for our Staff Coordinator REUNION on October 23-24, 2026! It's going to be a GREAT weekend!

08/20/2026

To London we go! We are thrilled to announce that the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band has been selected to perform in the 2028 New Year's Day Parade in London, England! 🇬🇧💜🎶

As we prepare for this incredible opportunity, we invite you to join us on our journey across the pond. If you'd like to support our efforts, scan the QR code or visit the link below to learn how you can help make this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support. We can't wait to represent Western Carolina University, our community, and the United States on the world stage in 2028!

go.wcu.edu/londoninterest

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