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The mission of the “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band is to serve the alma mater, encourage student involvement, foster musical achievement, and promote the spirit and traditions of UNC Charlotte. PNNMB provides members with positive, life-long experiences through participation and performances that build pride, leadership, and confidence.

Quick Facts

  • PNNMB is open to all UNC Charlotte students. Experience performing on a standard band instrument or spinning a flag is required.
  • Students must enroll in MUPF 1118 and will receive one academic credit for participation.
  • PNNMB rehearses Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:15–6:15 p.m. and performs at all Charlotte 49ers home football games, home basketball games and events.
  • Preseason Band Camp takes place approximately two weeks before the fall academic semester begins.
  • Prospective members of the Drumline and Colorguard audition for membership. There is no membership audition for wind players, but a part-placement audition is required.
  • Scholarships are available. CONTACT US directly for more information.
  • Want to know more? Please request more information
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The Vickie & Gene Johnson Marching Band Center is home to the “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band – one of the few buildings in the nation dedicated solely to a marching band. The 6,700 square-foot building houses a conference room, music library, and offices for the band staff. It also includes restrooms, a storage room for drumline and colorguard equipment, and ample space for musical instruments and uniforms.

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history of the band

The creation of our marching band represents an extraordinary partnership between the community and the university. The initiative began in May 2013—less than four months before the Charlotte 49ers football team’s first-ever game. Vickie and Gene Johnson, two of the university’s most loyal alums, felt strongly that game days would not be complete without live music. Learn how the Pride of Niner Nation came to be.

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Philosophy & Purpose

PNNMB exists for the following purposes:

  • Educational – To provide a training environment for all students, particularly music education majors, to develop skills to be master teachers and performers.
  • Cultural – To develop an appreciation and understanding of music as an art form through listening, practicing and performing music from many different composers and styles.
  • Support – To act as music ambassadors for the Department of Music, College of Arts + Architecture, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the State of North Carolina while presenting quality entertainment for our audiences at concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades and other performances.
  • Recreational – To provide students with an activity that offers them the opportunity for recognition, satisfaction and enjoyment through a worthwhile experience.