Cornell Big Red Band

06/30/2026

Today's the day! Tuesday, June 30 is the final day to make your year-end gift to the band. Whether you marched back in the day, had a kid in the band or enjoyed everything the marching and pep bands did to support Cornell teams, PLEASE MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY HERE: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1717/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1717&gid=2&pgid=16421&bledit=1&dids=302.

06/17/2026

It was so great to catch up with alumni over Reunion Weekend!

05/11/2026

As you may have heard, Reunion is happening soon from June 4th-7th! We are very excited to welcome you all back to campus this summer! We hope you can enjoy reminiscing about your time on the hill with your friends and spending some time with the band.

As always, we will be hosting a luncheon on June 6th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Fischell Band Center. Please RSVP through the form attached to this post so we can get an accurate headcount for food and instruments/sheet music if you would like to play with us.

In addition to the luncheon, the band will be performing at the following events:

Class of 1976 Reunion Performance: June 5th from 5:00pm - 6:15pm at Newman Arena

Fun in the Sun: June 6th from 2:30pm - 4:00pm on the Arts Quad

Class of 1981 and 1986 Performances: June 6th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Ho Plaza, Lynah, and Mann

Cornelliana Night: June 6th from 8:00pm - 10:30pm (Location TBD)

Let us know your plans for attending Reunion, June 6/6

03/12/2026

Our final Giving day throwback takes us back to the 90s and 2000. The band got to perform at a Bills game, play with a governor, and go to Lake Placid!! Comment your favorite band memory below! To help provide the Big Red Bands with even more memorable away trips, support us if you can this Giving Day. Don’t forget to tune in to our Giving Day livestream tonight at 9:30pm to hear “Doctor Worm,” released by They Might Be Giants in 1998, and “Holiday,” released by Green Day in 2005.

03/12/2026

Don't forget to join our livestream at 9:30 PM tonight! Hear some of your favorite songs and updates from our leadership!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZOENpPp0Ro

03/12/2026

Happy Giving Day! Please consider supporting the Big Red Bands. It truly means so much to us!
https://givingday.cornell.edu/campaigns/cu-big-red-band-fund

03/11/2026

We’re back with some awesome memories from the ‘80s! Shout out to the classes of ‘81 and ‘86 for the scrapbook photos. Fun traditions with your favorite people are what makes our band so special. See if you can spot your favorite band tradition, and comment what it is below! And to keep the ’80s vibes going, check out our Giving Day livestream tomorrow to hear us play “Paradise City,” released by Guns & Roses in 1987!

03/11/2026

TOMORROW IS GIVING DAY! We are warming up to show support for the Big Red Bands! Flove

03/10/2026

Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁.... it's TWO days until Giving Day!!

03/09/2026

It’s time for another throwback! We went to the Rare & Manuscripts Collection, and found photos of the band from the 70s and Bandsmen of the Year plaques dating back 70 years! Whether it’s 1956, 1976, or 2026, the Big Red Bands are going strong. Comment if you see a familiar face (or name)! Go Red, and thanks to the Cornell University library for their help!!