Rehearsals: M,W,R,F 4:00-6:00 and Saturday before games
The 2008 Pride of Oklahoma had a phenomenal football season that included opportunities to travel to the states of Washington, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Florida. At the close of the season, The Pride enjoyed a trip to Kansas City, Missouri for the Big XII Championship and completed the year with a trip to the National Championship game in Miami, Florida! The 7-day trip included performing at multiple events, including the Pregame Party with thousands of fans, and plenty of beach time.
The 2009 season will include two full-band trips to Dallas. The Pride will support the Sooners as they play BYU in the first ever College Football game at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. The Pride will also support the Sooners as they play Texas at the Cotton Bowl. Pep bands will travel to Miami, Florida; Lawrence, Kansas; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Lubbock, Texas.
The 300-member “Pride of Oklahoma” has been supporting Sooner Spirit for over a century. The 2008 Pride included members from over 70 different majors across campus resulting in 75% of our band (225 out of 300) majoring in a field outside of music! The 2008 Pride had an average GPA of 3.40 and included students involved in various distinguished academic programs including: National Merit Scholars, Regent’s Scholars, Dean’s List, Honors College, Eagle Scouts, Byrd Scholars, and Goldwater Scholars. The Pride of Oklahoma stands for excellence in musicianship, academics, school spirit, and commitment to the role in our surrounding community.
Over 100 Years Strong, The Tradition Continues.......