Drum Majors
Usually a very small but extremely enthusiastic group! These 4 individuals come from any of our other sections to lead the band on the field!
Dylan Balken
Drum Major
Tenor Saxophone Player
From St. Michael, MN
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love playing saxophone and all kinds of music. I'm involved in many other ensembles other than marching band but I have to say marching band is definitely one of the best. So excited for this season!"
Tyler Jabas
Drum Major
Band President
Baritone Player
From Alexandria, MN
Natural Resource Management Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I've been in bands a little over 11 years, this will be my 4th year in the GSMB, previous Baritone Section Leader, and second year as Drum Major! If anyone has any questions feel free to reach out to me! I look forward to seeing you all! Roll Herd!
Hannah Baum
Drum Major
Trumpet Player
From Farmington, MN
Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I absolute love music, especially marching bands. I've even tried out for a few DCI groups! I can't wait to be able to teach music in the future!
Alex Tjellesen
Drum Major
Tenor Saxophone Player
From Grand Forks, ND
Computer Science and Philosophy Major
5th Year in GSMB
"Though you'll usually find me playing saxophone in ensembles around NDSU, I'm excited to serve as drum major for the GSMB this year! This band has given me so much over the years, and I cannot wait to give back!"
Piccolos
The Piccolos are a very tight-knit group that likes to tap out rhythms on their gameday morning pancakes!
Joslyn Pierce
Piccolo Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Human Development and Family Sciences Major
4th Year in GSMB
"GSMB has easily become my favorite part of my college experience and that also includes all the pep bands I am involved in. I enjoy everything that comes with marching band!"
Kaitlyn Nickel
Piccolo Section Leader
From Carver, MN
Software Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I've been marching since 9th grade and started playing the piccolo 4 years ago! I love the amazing community and traditions that the GSMB has!"
Clarinets
The GSMB clarinet section is full of AWESOME people! We have some pretty cool dance moves during Bison football games and other pep band events!
Morgan Nelson
Clarinet Section Leader
From Bismarck, ND
Architecture Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I have been in band for 12 years and I am looking forward to another amazing marching season! Go Bison!"
Tyler Thompson
Clarinet Section Leader
From Fargo, ND
Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"The GSMB has helped me find some great friendships. I cannot wait for the next season to start!
Saxophones
The GSMB Saxophone section is a fun-loving, chaotic section that likes (among other things) Denny's, frogs, and memes!
Ryla Johnson
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Alexandria, MN
Elementary Education Major
4th Year in GSMB
"Hey all! Marching Band is easily my favorite part about college, and I am so excited to start the 2024 season. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!"
Blake Neubauer
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Isanti, MN
Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"In the Future I hope to play in cruise ships and gig around before I go into teaching hopefully directing bands at the High School level."
Tinley Hathaway
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Crystal, MN
Microbiology Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I am a senior at NDSU and have been marching since 7th grade. Besides band, you'll find me around campus leading with Chi Alpha Campus Ministry and working at the USDA's virology lab!"
Barrett Nitz
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Goehner, NE
Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"This will be my second year in the GSMB but my 6th year of doing marching band. I love to hang out with friends and play games to pass the time."
Trumpets
As the largest section, the GSMB trumpets pride themselves on exhibiting high levels of Bison pride, energy, hype, and overall POWER! Welcome to the loudest and proudest section in the band!
Em Hoedl
Trumpet Section Leader
From Fargo, ND
Art Education and Graphic Design Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"Hi! I am double majoring in Art Education and Graphic Design with a minor in Theatre Arts. I have been playing trumpet for 8 or 9 years now and I am super excited for marching season!"
Jaden Rohrich
Trumpet Section Leader
From Mandan, ND
Business Administration Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I am an inspiring entrepreneur with a love for music and the GSMB."
Rylie Schick
Trumpet Section Leader
From Mandan, ND
Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I am a music education major and I love playing the trumpet with all different ensemble groups and people. Super excited for another great year with the GSMB!?
Toby Steimer
Trumpet Section Leader
From Williston, ND
Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"¡Studying music is the name, Toby’s the game! I’m here to play loud high and nasty!"
Mellophones
The Mellophones are a very fun group that is very relaxed. Be careful of what you say, it just might end up on our t-shirt!
Linnea Hagestuen
Mellophone Section Leader
From Plymouth, MN
Biochemistry Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"Hi! I’m Linnea and I’ve been marching since I was a sophomore in High School. It may seem a bit odd to see a biochemistry major in marching band, this band is a great place to unwind after all of my science classes. I hope to see you on the field!"
Chase Spillum
Mellophone Section Leader
From Becker, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I have been playing mellophone for a year but have been in band for close to 8 years. I found my friends and my home in the GSMB since joining!"
Trombones
The GSMB trombone section is a lighthearted group that knows how to have fun but also when its time to get to work! This group loves playing kickball together on gameday mornings. They look forward, every year, to adding new members to their family!
Joseph Dawson
Trombone Section Leader
Band Secretary
From Casselton, ND
Computer Science Major
4th Year in GSMB
"Joining the marching band has been the best decision in my college life. I love everyone in the band, I love playing the trombone, and I cannot wait to get back out onto the field!"
Rylie Dohrmann
Trombone Section Leader
From Dickinson, ND
Pharmacy Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"Being in the GSMB is the best part of my college experience. Cannot wait for another season of rocking out with the band!"
Baritones
Will Ziegler
Baritone Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Chemistry Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"In addition to the GSMB, I also participate in the NDSU Wind Symphony and Statesmen."
Sousaphones
Benjamin Hubbard
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Superior, WI
Civil Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I came here to chew bubble gum and play loud and I'm all out of bubble gum."
David Hutar
Sousaphone Section Leader
Band Treasurer
From Cold Spring, MN
Industrial Engineering and Management Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have been surrounded by music my whole life and when I heard of the GSMB, I just had to join. In my free time, I enjoy watching football and good board games."
Snare Drums & Toms
Here at Snare Drum University, you'll have the opportunity to get a degree in hitty sticky (hit stuff with drumsticks), please join us!
Owen Cary
Snare Drum Section Leader
From St. Michael, MN
Music Education/Composition Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"Hello! I’m Owen and I’ve been in band related activities for 10 years now! A huge belief of mine is that the strongest bondings one can have, are those made through music. I have met some of my greatest friends in the drumline and the rest of the GSMB! I look forward to meeting more amazing people this season!"
Alex Treakle
Toms Section Leader
From Farmington, MN
Electrical Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I’ve been in marching band since freshman year of high school. I’m an Electrical Engineering major who also loves to rock climb."
Tenor Drums
Whatever you wish to call them; quads, tenors, or toms, we add flair and flavor to the sound of the drumline while staying rhythmically and technically intensive. We have a lot of fun playing, so long as our backs hold up from carrying the weight of the heaviest drum on the line!
James Carney
Tenor Drum Section Leader
From White Bear Lake, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have been a drummer for the last 16 years. I am very excited to welcome all the new members to this Drumline family!"
Bass Drums
The GSMB Bass Drum section is a lot of fun! We play Super Smash Bros together, we get to play really awesome splits, we have gameday juice boxes, and we have a ton of fun together!
Ayla Vettleson
Bass Drum Section Leader
From Cold Spring, MN
Exercise Science Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I've played percussion in concert band, winter drumline, pep band, and pit band, but I never marched bass drum until college! Outside of band, I enjoy weightlifting, puzzles, and watching too many YouTube videos. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to know more!"
Cymbals
Cymbals are the flashiest instrument in the Drumline! We have a lot of fun crashing loudly on the field and doing flashy, visual flips.
Faith Orner
Cymbals Section Leader
From Valley City, ND
Medical Laboratory Science Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"This has been a great opportunity for me to be able to do music in college and I’ve had such a blast doing it! I can’t wait to meet all the new people that join!"
Owen McShane
Cymbal Section Leader
From Maple Grove, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I am a mechanical engineering major here at NDSU and this will be my third season marching cymbals with the GSMB. "
Front Line
Isabelle Haring
Frontline Section Leader
From Oakes, ND
Music and Psychology Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"Coming from a small town I didn’t have a lot of marching experience but the GSMB is so welcoming of all skill levels and I didn’t have a problem learning how to play in a marching band!"
Noah Kalthoff
Frontline Section Leader
From Albany, MN
Computer Science Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I'm Noah Kalthoff, I'm a rubber duck connoisseur and Mug maniac. I'm the Director of Administration of FarmHouse Fraternity here at NDSU. I am also the Co-lead of the VEX U project in Bison Robotics."
Color Guard
The GSMB color guard welcomes all skill levels! Ranging from never spinning before to spinning 5+ years! Join us to experience Bison buddies (game day Secret Santa), fun choreography, and amazing people!
Caitlyn Burghard
Color Guard Section Leader
From Cheyenne, WY
Emergency Management Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"The GSMB is the best part of college for me, and I would recommend it to anyone going to NDSU! I look forward to being section leader this year, and I'm excited to welcome new members to the color guard!"