| Thunder of the East | |
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| School | University at Buffalo |
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Conference | MAC |
| Founded | 1920; re-founded as the Thunder of the East in 1999 |
| Director | James Mauck |
| Members | 160 |
| Fight song | "Victory March" |
| Motto | "Power. Precision. Passion."[1] |
| Website | https://www.buffalo.edu/studentlife/life-on-campus/clubs-and-activities/search/marching-band.html |
The Thunder of the East is the marching band of the University at Buffalo in the State University of New York system.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] UB's first marching band was created in 1920, and disbanded in 1927. It was revived in 1946, increasing in size and reputation until about 1970. It was known as "The Pride of the East." At that time, it was dissolved upon UB's departure from Division I athletics. In 1981, some UB students continued the tradition of playing music at UB's home football and basketball games by forming UB's Pep Band. In anticipation of UB's return to Division I athletics, a marching band was formed in 1999 and named, "Thunder of the East." The band debuted at the University at Buffalo Stadium on September 11, 1999. The Thunder of the East is currently led by James E. Mauck; and performs at UB's Buffalo Bulls home football games, as well as in other musical venues.
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