The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band

09/05/2026

That’s our Drum Major!

Maegan proves on a daily basis that you can be an exceptional student and still have time to be a part of the Pride!

Maegan Questad has learned that teaching can take many forms. Sometimes it means explaining a difficult math concept to a classmate. Other times, it means standing in front of the Pride of the Dakotas, conducting a rehearsal and helping hundreds of musicians move as one. For Questad, a senior mathem...

09/03/2026

Thanks to Nathan Dressel at the Collegian for a great story about our trip to Chicago!

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The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band will be travelling to the Windy City to perform in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. More than 300 students will travel to Chicago in...

09/03/2026

An historic night at First Bank and Trust Arena! The Pep Band was on hand to cheer on Jackrabbit Volleyball as they took on Nebraska. The Jacks put up a great fight against the #1 team in the country.

08/29/2026

IT’S GAMEDAY!!! 💙🐰💛

The Pride is ready to roll, opening up our 2026 season helping cheer on South Dakota State Football as they take on Stetson. We’ll be bringing 🔥 in the stands and music from the city of Chicago at halftime. And be sure to get to the stadium early as we perform our tailgate shows and classic pregame spectacular before kickoff! Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium is SOLD OUT, and we want you to bring the energy! Let’s go Jacks!

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08/29/2026

LETS GOOOOOO

Tomorrow's South Dakota State Football game is SOLD OUT! 👏

Fans can purchase verified resale tickets from SeatGeek at gojacks.co/august29!

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08/27/2026

A reminder that our webstore closes TODAY! Get that sweet Pride merch before it's gone!

Online ordering for SDSU THE PRIDE OF THE DAKOTAS 2026 ends on Thu, Aug 27, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

08/27/2026

That’s our percussion professor!
Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Ragsdale on his selection to present at this prestigious event.

08/25/2026

We bid farewell to a national treasure.
Rest In Peace, Dolly.

08/23/2026

Now that it’s officially GAME WEEK, let’s relive Coach Jackson’s visit with our members during camp.
Thank you for stopping by, Coach! We can’t wait to celebrate touchdowns with Ring the Bell (again and again) this Saturday!

08/23/2026

How do we end camp? By serenading the new members of the Pride of the Dakotas with our Alma Mater, the Yellow and Blue. Welcome to the newest members of the family!