USC Trojan Marching Band

About USC Trojan Marching Band

Steeped in tradition and unparalleled enthusiasm, the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band, or "The Spirit of Troy," boasts a 275-strong ensemble of student musicians and auxiliaries, making it the university's largest spirit organization. The band's journey to fame began in 1880, and it wasn't long before John Philip Sousa himself led the musicians, signifying an early pinnacle of their storied history.

Marking its territory in the world of sports, the band sparkled in the 1932 Summer Olympics by forming the 10th Olympic Braid. Their legacy was further enshrined when they performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Dr. Arthur C. Bartner has been at the helm since 1970, bringing the pioneering "drive-it" marching approach and a "rock-chart" sound that reshaped marching band performance standards nationwide.

Beyond their vibrant campus presence, the Trojan Marching Band has left an indelible mark on Hollywood culture. They've flexed their comedic muscles in 2018's "The Goldbergs: 1990-Something" and "Hilarity for Charity," and showcased their ebullient spirit in 2017's "Carpool Karaoke." Dramatically, they took part in the classic "Forrest Gump" in 1994. Their influence remains a force, their music a siren call across generations, marrying university spirit with the cultural zeitgeist of Hollywood.

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