Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band

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Iowa State University Cyclone Football 'Varsity' Marching Band
Nickname	The Pride of Iowa State
School	Iowa State University
Location	Ames, Iowa
Conference	Big 12 Conference
Founded	1881
Director	Christian Blake Carichner
Members	365

The Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band is the marching band of Iowa State University. Composed of two ensembles,^[1] the Iowa State University Cyclone Football 'Varsity" Marching Band (ISUCF'V'MB) and State Storm, the band performs in support of the Iowa State Cyclones football team at all home games (at the Jack Trice Stadium) and at some away games versus Big 12 Conference rivals. Nicknamed the "Pride of Iowa State", the "Best of the Midwest", and the "Varsity Band," the band plays at high school band festivals, indoor concerts, and post-season bowl games.

Pep bands drawn from the membership of the ISUCF'V'MB perform for home volleyball and basketball games at Hilton Coliseum as well as the Big 12 tournament, National Invitation Tournament, and NCAA tournament. The band makes appearances at pep rallies, special occasions, and formerly in the annual spring VEISHEA celebration parade.

In addition to augmenting the Varsity Band at home football games, State Storm is the official athletic band for home soccer, wrestling, and gymnastics.