NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

GOLD STAR BANDS

"THE PRIDE OF NORTH DAKOTA"

GOLD STAR MARCHING BAND

Make great music to thrill thousands of fans every season while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

BISON PEP BAND AND GOLD STAR WINTER DRUMLINE

Our pep bands and winter drumline perform for NDSU Bison basketball games and many other exciting occasions.

WIND SYMPHONY AND UNIVERSITY BAND

NDSU is proud to offer high quality concert ensembles for musicians of a variety of skill levels.

Click below to learn more about our Staff Members!

Connor Challey

Director, Gold Star Athletic Bands

M.M., Colorado State University
B.M., University of Miami

In the Gold Star Marching Band our mission statements are:

  1. Create a positive community that fosters connection and personal growth
  2. Strive to make sure all voices are heard, and encouraged
  3. Continue to grow as marching musicians individually to become the best band we can be