University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band

08/29/2026

High School Band Directors: Signup for 2026 Band Day!

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08/26/2026

The 2024 Sun Bowl Halftime show, featuring Dolly Parton's Jolene and 9-to-5.

On November 23rd, 2024 the Cardinal Marching Band debuted their halftime show themed after Dolly Parton. With her inspirational history and exceptional musicianship, the CMB paid tribute by performing a few of her popular tunes - 9-to-5, Baby I'm Burnin', and Jolene.

That following December, the CMB performed Jolene and 9-to-5 for the halftime show in El Paso, Texas for the Sun Bowl. Even if there were football fans not dawning Louisville apparel, many within the stadium would sing along to Dolly Parton's songs. In a moment of rivalry, music had once again united everyone.

Dolly Parton was known as "The Queen of Country Music." Having performed at the Kentucky State Fair in 1978 and performed at the Louisville Palace in 2008, she was a major inspirational influence within the state of Kentucky. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has covered all 120 Kentucky counties, providing free books to children - to which many Louisville-native artists have contributed to. She was named a Kentucky Colonel during her visit to the state in 2024.

Miss Dolly was not only a singer and songwriter, but a philanthropist and storyteller. Her history and philosophy is a lesson to all that will hear it, and she will continue to inspire as she is laid to rest. The city of Louisville and all of Kentucky will miss her.

"If you see someone without a smile today, give them yours." - Dolly Parton.

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

08/04/2026

Join us for our Alma Mater Ceremony! All past and current Marching Cards are welcome. ❤️⚜️❤️

08/03/2026

Our annual Community Preview Performance is happening soon! This free and public event highlights the hardwork and dedication our students have put into our two week band camp period - which includes how we prepare for Pregame, Halftime, and overall teamwork and musicianship.

Come support the Cardinal Marching Band - everyone is welcome!

(There is limited seating, so please feel free to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit upon! Location may be subject to change if there is inclement weather.)



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07/03/2026

Our annual CMB Band Day will be held on Saturday, September 19 (Louisville vs. SMU). Save the Date! Directors: Look for more information sent via email and postal mail soon.

06/30/2026

Congratulations to our own, pep band senior Sam Anderson!

That's a wrap on The Louies!

Congratulations to all of our winners ✨

06/29/2026

We would like to take this time to congratulate Samantha Anderson for being awarded the Outstanding Senior award!
Sam is one of our seniors who recently graduated this past spring. She has been deeply involved in the Cardinal Marching / Pep Band and has led us on with spirit that only a Louisville Cardinal is capable of exhibiting. Her dedication to our program has reminded us all how music (and sports of course) can inspire us to embody greatness. While we will always miss her charisma and loyalty to the Athletic Bands Program at the University of Louisville, we know she is off to do great things in the world.

We're rooting for you Sam!

06/10/2026

Join Us for Fall 2026! Link in the Comments!