| The Cal Poly Marching Band | |
|---|---|
| School | California Polytechnic State University |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, California |
| Conference | Big Sky / Big West |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Director | Christopher J. Woodruff, Nicholas P. Waldron, Len Kawamoto |
| Members | 220+ |
| Fight song | "Ride High You Mustangs" |
| Uniform | |
| Dark green wool trousers and coat with green, gold, and white trim; green & gold capes on the left shoulder; white shoes; white gloves; and white Shako hats with gold 12" feather plumes. | |
The Cal Poly Mustang Band, also known as The Pride of the Pacific,[1] is the official marching band of California Polytechnic State University in the city of San Luis Obispo, California. Although the band is not a competitive marching band they serve as a school spirit organization. The band functions in two different forms throughout the year. In the fall the band marches as The Mustang Marching Band and during Cal Poly's winter quarter they function as a pep band. The band attends many athletic events during the year to encourage the school's athletic teams and audience support/involvement. The marching band is well-known around campus as an exciting and spirited group that brings pep, passion, and tradition to every performance. The marching band is conducted by three directors: Christopher J. Woodruff (Director of Bands), Nicholas P. Waldron (Associate Director), and Len Kawamoto (Assistant Director).