The Augustana University Viking Marching Band (VMB) is the sound of Viking Football and the heartbeat of K.O. Stadium. The marching band presents pregame and halftime shows at all home football games each season. As one of the most visible ensembles in the School of Music (SoM), and one of the largest student organizations on campus, the band brings all Vikings together to cheer for AU. Comprised of students from nearly every major, this time-honored organization combines quality musicianship, Viking spirit, pride and dedication to create renowned grid-iron excitement. Students participating in the marching band are offered an annual scholarship.
Viking Marching Band at AU
Join the VMB
The VMB consists of brass, woodwinds, color guard and percussion performers who love music and want to continue performing at the university level. The School of Music (SoM) invites all AU students to join regardless of prior experience.
Students interested in joining should:
- Fill out the VMB Interest Form.
- Review the FAQs & Band Camp Information — Students are required to attend the VMB preseason band camp. Camp occurs one week prior to the normal move-in weekend. It is a chance for students to learn music and marching before classes begin.
- Percussionists — Current students who intend to play mallet or battery percussion will audition in the spring. Incoming students who intend to play mallet or battery percussion can audition in the spring or during camp.
- Woodwind/Brass Musicians — There are no formal auditions for woodwind and brass musicians, however, students must submit a short part-assignment video by Aug. 15, which will be posted by move-in. The link for the audition will come out in the final email communication before camp.
- Color Guard Performers — There are no formal auditions for color guard members. Flag and movement fundamentals and routines will be taught at camp.
Support the VMB
Augustana University can only be the best Viking Marching Band with its alumni, friends and fans. Gifts to the Viking Marching Band directly support the operations of the band as well as its world-class students. Making a gift of any size to the marching band enables its excellence on and off the field — allowing the marching band to continue our growth and mission to provide the best experience possible for AU students.
