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The Marching Band and Symphonic Ensembles of North Carolina Central University encompass a broad assortment of music groups offered on NC Central's campus.
Marching Band and Symphonic Ensembles
NCCU Sound Machine Marching Band
The NCCU Sound Machine is a marching band that performs at all home games and select away games during the football season. The Sound Machine is a central feature of the university, with many performances with audiences of over 80,000.
NCCU Symphonic Band
The NCCU Symphonic Band performs a variety of original wind and orchestral transcriptions.
Become a Member of the Symphonic Band
To join the Symphonic Band, you must:
- Be enrolled at North Carolina Central University
- Complete a placement audition
NCCU Athletic Pep Band
The NCCU Athletic Pep Band is a subset of the NCCU band that focuses on promoting school spirit at University events.
Become a Member of the Athletic Pep Band
To join the Athletic Pep Band, you must:
- Be enrolled at North Carolina Central University
- Audition