Dylan Balken
Drum Major
President
From St. Michael, MN
Instrumental Music Education Major
4th year in the GSMB
"Music is my passion. I want to share that passion with others! I have been involved in many other activities besides marching band as well, there are so many opportunities in college and the memories you make have a lasting impact. I hope the GSMB can be one of your memories as it is so many of mine!!"
Tyler Jabas
Drum Major
Treasurer
From Alexandria, MN
Natural Resource Management Major
5th year in the 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!"
Rylie Schick
Drum Major
From Mandan, ND
Music Education Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I have been involved with music for over 10 years, and I am thrilled to be a drum major for the 2025 GSMB season! You can see me playing trumpet in other NDSU ensembles, and marching band has always been one of my favorites. Looking forward to meeting you all! GO BISON!"
Owen McShane
Drum Major
From Maple Grove, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
4th year in the GSMB
"I am a mechanical engineering major here at NDSU and this will be my fourth season marching with the GSMB."
Piccolos
The Piccolos are a very tight-knit group that likes to tap out rhythms on their gameday morning pancakes!
Kaitlyn Nickel
Piccolo Section Leader
From Carver, MN
Software Engineering Major
4th year in the GSMB
"I've been marching since 9th grade and have played the piccolo for 5 years! I love the amazing community and traditions that the GSMB has! Looking forward to the 2025 season!"
Ryli Kuhnhenn
Piccolo Section Leader
From Rugby, ND
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Major
2nd year in the GSMB
"I am majoring in FCS Education and minoring in both Music Ed. and Theatre Arts. Joining the GSMB was one of the best decisions I've made, and I can't wait for this season!"
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!
Tyler Thompson
Clarinet Section Leader
From Fargo, ND
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"Marching band has me brought some of my greatest friendships and memories. I can’t wait for this season!"
Riley Meinert
Clarinet Section Leader
From Rice, MN
Music Performance Major
2nd year in the GSMB
"I’ve been playing the clarinet for almost 7 years, and this will be my first year of section leading in the GSMB!"
Saxophones
Ashton Carter
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Dilworth, MN
Music & Electrical Engineering Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I'll be a junior this fall, but I'm going to take five years to graduate. Besides saxophone, I play piano, oboe, and bassoon. In my free time, I enjoy going to the lake, watching hockey, and spending time with my pups."
Maddie Tilley
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Wamego, KS
History & Public History Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I’ve been here at NDSU for two years now and have loved every second! Although I’ve only been here a short time I will be graduating next year."
Nora Baumann
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Mandan, ND
Instrumental Music Education Major
2nd year in the GSMB
"I’m a Music Education major, as well as being apart of Challey School of Music Student Council, C-NAfME, and GSMB! My main instrument is Clarinet, but I also play piano, flute and saxophone! Roll Herd!"
Luke Nowicki
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Fargo, ND
Spanish Major
2nd year in the GSMB
"I also play Bassoon and I participate in Wind Symphony and Jazz Lab Band. On top of being a marketing major, I am also going for a minor in Spanish."
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 Major
4th year in the GSMB
"My name is Em Hoedl and I use they/them pronouns and I am super excited for the 2025-2026 marching season!"
Kody Robinson
Trumpet Section Leader
Vice President
From Redwood Falls, MN
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I love the GSMB and can't wait to bring the bison spirit into the 2025 football season. Go bison."
Ryan Thiel
Trumpet Section Leader
From Rochester, MN
Statistics Major
4th year in the GSMB
"My favorite part of band is being able to play music with my friends. Outside of band I enjoy playing basketball with my roommates."
Toby Steimer
Trumpet Section Leader
From Williston, ND
Music Education/Composition Major
4th year in the 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!
Chase Spillum
Mellophone Section Leader
From Becker, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I love listening to and playing lots of different instruments and styles of music. I also love watching sports and cheering for the Bison and MN sports."
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!"
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!
Rylie Dohrmann
Trombone Section Leader
From Dickinson, ND
Pharmacy Major
4th year in the GSMB
"Being in the GSMB is the best part of my college experience. Cannot wait for another season of rocking out with the band!"
Jacob Reinbold-Nagel
Trombone Section Leader
From Bismarck, ND
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I really enjoy marching band and look forward to meeting all of the new trombones!"
Patrick Hoernemann
Trombone Section Leader
From Granite Falls, MN
Computer Engineering Major
4th year in the GSMB
"Hey I’m Patrick Hoernemann, I’ll be a 4-star this next season. I can’t wait to cheer on the Bison, have fun, and most importantly crank some trombone!"
Baritones
Will Ziegler
Baritone Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Chemistry Major
3rd Year in the GSMB
"I'm in my 3rd year of Marching Band and my 9th year playing baritone. I'm also a member of the NDSU Statesmen."
Sousaphones
Benjamin Hubbard
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Superior, WI
Civil Engineering Major
4th year in the GSMB
"I’ve been playing sousaphone for going on 8 years and will not stop talking about football"
Alex Cudney
Sousaphone Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Pharmacy Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I love this band and I love playing the sousa. I will happily be a resource if you have any questions about joining the sousaphones or the GSMB in general. Can’t wait to see you on the field!"
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 Section Leader
From St. Michael, MN
Music Education/Composition Major
4th year in the GSMB
"Hello! I’m Owen and I’ve been in band related activities for 11 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!"
Katherine Berg
Toms Section Leader
From Buffalo, MN
Elementary Education & HDFS Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"The GSMB is an amazing community where I met some of my best friends. Outside of band I like reading, playing pickleball, and Catan. I can’t wait for the start of next season!"
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!
Annika Tweten
Tenor Drum Section Leader
From Jamestown, ND
Industrial Engineering & Management Major
4th year in the GSMB
"Hey everyone! I am a senior in industrial engineering graduating this fall! Band has been my favorite way to meet people while staying involved in music throughout college!"
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!
Emma Moerke
Bass Drum Section Leader
From Brookings, SD
Biological Sciences Major
4th year in the GSMB
"After college I plan on becoming a zookeeper. I love playing pep band at sporting events, especially volleyball!"
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!"
Evan Orness
Cymbals Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Mechanical Engineering Major
2nd year in the GSMB
"I love to play Catan, and I loved cymbals so much my freshman year that I decided to become a section leader!"
Front Line
Jack Clark
Front Line Section Leader
From Detroit Lakes, MN
Accounting Major
3rd year in the GSMB
"I love to play Catan with my best friends I’ve made through marching band"
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
Colorguard Section Leader
From Cheyenne, WS
Emergency Management Major
3rd year in the 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!"