About The Pride

     The Youngstown State University Marching Pride performs at all YSU home football games, selected road and playoff games, and selected marching band exhibitions in the northeastern Ohio area. The band is traditionally a military-style unit; but performs a wide variety of show styles in addition to more traditional pre-game/game performances.

     The origin of the name "pride" is obvious, as the band is considered the 'pride of N.E. Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Perhaps the Pride's most famous formation are the "rising star" and "block 'Y' ", as seen above. The Pride is part of YSU's renowned Dana School of Music and is also known for it's outstanding drum line (you can listen to drum cadences and Pride performances on the "Pride Music" page).