The Florida International University Golden Panther Marching Band actively participates in supporting Golden Panther athletics. Drawn from every college on campus, membership offers a fun, challenging, musically creative environment. Becoming a part of the Golden Panther Band will provide friendships and experiences that will last a lifetime. The FIU Golden Panther Band is open to all students regardless of major. One does not have to be a music major to be a member of “The Band of the Sun” – the only requirement is to be enrolled in college and have a keen interest in entertaining, performing, and being an enthusiastic member of the band family. All members participate during the fall to help support Golden Panther Football at all home football games and selected away games. Selected members also have the chance to help support other sports such as volleyball and baseball. The GPB is also used as a valuable community promoter as well as supporting music education in the public schools through school visits and performances at local and regional musical events and festivals. The Courtside Players, a smaller ensemble drawn from the GPB by audition, performs at all home men’s and women’s basketball games and post-season tournaments. All of our ensembles are recognized throughout Florida for their musicianship and spirit.

Please visit our website at http://band.fiu.edu

For further information, including audition requirements, please contact Ms. Carla Geiger, Director of Athletic Bands, at carla.geiger@fiu.edu or by phone at (305) 348-1137.