Feature Alumni Drum Major
Join us on Friday and Saturday, October 23–24, 2026 for a reunion with your friends from the Band of Pride, and welcome back Mr. Jeremy Scott as the Featured Alumni Drum Major!
Alma Mater
We are welcoming back Mr. Jim Robken as the director of the Alma Mater in the pregame show. Join us on the field for this special moment!
Alumni T-Shirt
This year features a new alumni band t-shirt. The t-shirt is a light-weight, moisture-wicking 100% polyester shirt. Pre-orders closed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and thank you to everyone who ordered!
If you ordered a shirt, you can pick it up during Homecoming Weekend, October 23–24, at either rehearsal or in the stands during the game. Orders marked for delivery will be sent out following Homecoming Weekend.
Deadlines
- Registration: Saturday, October 17
- T-shirt order: Tuesday, September 29
Fees
- Registration: $15
- The Alumni T-shirt: $30
Frequently Asked Questions
Unable to Make It to Homecoming? Consider a Donation!
Support the Band of Pride
- Color Guard Uniforms ($5,000) — The Band of Pride Color Guard is in need of new uniforms. Help us outfit the guard for the 2027 season!
- General Support — General support for the Band of Pride, used at the discretion of the band where the need is greatest.
Gifts are made through the Louisiana Tech Foundation. On their gift page, search for “Marching Band.”
Support the Band of Pride Alumni
Help fund alumni events and keep our alumni community connected.
Gifts go directly to the Alumni Club by Venmo, PayPal, or check.
Payment Methods
Venmo
@LaTechBOPAlumni
Will pop up under Jess Borne
PayPal
LaTechBOPAlumni@gmail.com
Search by email; will pop up under Jessica Borne
Check by Mail
Louisiana Tech Bands c/o Alumni Band School of Music P.O. Box 3144 Ruston, LA 71272Tentative Schedule
All times are approximate and subject to change. Return here for updates.
Friday, October 23
Check-in will begin at the band building for the rehearsal. You may pick up your shirt at this time. Snacks will be provided.
Rehearsal begins at the band building. We will run through the classics such as Fight Song, Alma Mater, and Go Dogs in order to refresh our memory, along with a few stands tunes and the pregame tune.
Saturday, October 24
Required for pregame field participation. The rehearsal will run until approximately 10:30 AM.
Join your fellow alumni band members at the Alumni Band tailgate. Food and drinks are provided. This year we will be serving Tacos! Food will be ready sometime between 11:00 and 12:00.
Meet at the Band of Pride Alumni tailgate. Walk around the tailgate with your fellow Band Alumni to keep the spirit going with the classic tunes!
Come out and support the Band of Pride at the Bulldog Walk and the pep rally at the Argent Pavilion. Due to nearby construction, the band's space is limited, so alumni will not be participating in the pep rally this year.
Report to the stadium to march onto the field with the Band of Pride for the pregame show.
Cheer on the Bulldogs with the Band of Pride throughout the homecoming game.
Parking
Suggested Parking
Tech Police would prefer that all gameday parking be in Lambright.
Optional Parking for Morning Rehearsal
- You must have a hanging tag to use the White lot. You can pick one up at the Friday night rehearsal.
- All vehicles must be removed from the White lot at the end of rehearsal.
- Only the U-Haul will be permitted on Stadium Drive. All equipment will be loaded after the Friday night rehearsal.