Bucs on Parade

November 28, 2024

 

A decade ago, East Tennessee State University didn’t have a marching band. Now, ETSU’s “Marching Bucs” is one of the largest collegiate bands in the nation and will perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

 

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A Comeback Story

 

 

No uniforms. No instruments. No instructors. No band members. That is the situation Dr. Joe Moore faced when ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland hired him in 2014 to fulfill the community’s vision of bringing back the Marching Bucs. Now more than 360 members strong, the Marching Bucs are one of the largest marching bands in the nation and will perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

 

 

 

Mom, It's Happening!

Jordan's Story

 Jordan grew up admiring the bands in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. He never dreamed he'd be in the parade himself — but his mom did. 

A Spectacular Color Guard

Jocelyn's Story

As if marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weren't enough, the Marching Bucs Color Guard and Majorettes have been chosen to open the iconic Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by QVC.

A Family Tradition

Mattie's Story

Mattie is the third member of her family to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's safe to say, the music is in her blood. 

 

 

Media Resources

Illustration of Running Bucky wearing a Marching Bucs uniform and holding a trumpet

 

Contact

Melissa Nipper
(423) 439-4317
nipperm@etsu.edu

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