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!
Meet the 2023 Gold Star Marching Band Student Leaders!
Benjamin Joy
Drum Major
Clarinet Player
From Rochester, MN
Manufacturing Engineering Major
6th Year in GSMB
"This will be my 13th year in band but the first year not playing clarinet. Really looking forward to new pep-band tunes for this season!"
Alex Tjellesen
Drum Major
Saxophone Player
From Grand Forks, ND
Computer Science and Philosophy Major
4th 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!"
Adam Madrigal
Drum Major
Alto Saxophone Player
From Fargo, ND
Music Education Major
4th Year in GSMB
"This will be my first year as drum major and I am really excited to lead the band! In my free time I like to play D&D, hang out with friends, and play video games."
Tyler Jabas
Drum Major
Baritone Player
From Alexandria, MN
Geology Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I've been in bands a little over 10 years, this will be my third year in the GSMB, previous Baritone Section Leader, and first 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!"
Piccolos
The Piccolos are a very tight-knit group that likes to tap out rhythms on their gameday morning pancakes!
Elizabeth Smith
Piccolo Section Leader
From Hutchinson, MN
Marketing Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have been marching since 8th grade, but I didn’t start playing piccolo until I came to NDSU. I love going to pep band gigs, volunteering, camping, and kayaking!"
Joslyn Pierce
Piccolo Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Human Development and Family Sciences Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"GSMB has easily become my favorite part of my college experience and that also includes all the pep bands I'm involved in. I enjoy everything that comes with marching band!"
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!
Tim Werness
Clarinet Section Leader
From Moorhead, MN
Software Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"GSMB has definitely been the best way for me to find friends and create amazing memories. The closest friends I have I meet in this band and hope to keep adding to the list for another great season! :) "
Morgan Nelson
Clarinet Section Leader
From Bismarck, ND
Architecture Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have been in band for 11 years and I am looking forward to another amazing marching season! Go Bison!"
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
3rd Year in GSMB
"Hey all! Marching band is easily my favorite part about college, and I am so excited to start the 2023 season. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!"
Dylan Balken
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From St. Michael, MN
Instrumental Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I love playing the saxophone and all kinds of music. I'm involved in many other ensembles other than marching band but I have to say marching band it definitely one of the best. So excited for this season!"
Trent Hunskor
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Newburg, ND
Instrumental Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I've been playing saxophone since 4th grade! I'm hoping to teach elementary music one day."
Sydney Guida
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Prior Lake, MN
Business Administration and Public History Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I'm excited for another awesome season in the GSMB! I'm a history nerd, cheesecake connoisseur, and lover of all things Top Gun: Maverick. Can't wait to get to know you all!!"
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!
Josh Maki
Trumpet Section Leader
From Bemidji, MN
Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I'm a music major at NDSU and play the trumpet in several different groups. I'm looking forward to this season and getting to WAIL with everyone again!"
Will Thomas
Trumpet Section Leader
From Minot, ND
Pharmacy Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I'm working on my PharmD degree and I am continuing my passion for trumpet through the GSMB!"
Jaden Rohrich
Trumpet Section Leader
From Mandan, ND
Business Administration Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I am an aspiring entrepreneur with a love for music and the GSMB."
Hannah Baum
Trumpet Section Leader
From Farmington, MN
Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I absolutely love music, especially marching band, I’ve even tried out for a few DCI groups! I can’t wait to be able to teach music in the future."
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!
Joshua Framke
Mellophone Section Leader
Band Secretary
From Stillwater, MN
Psychology and General Music Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I've been playing some flavor of the horn since 5th grade and have loved every season of marching band I've been in. I'm currently a double major, with the goal of being some form of therapist."
Linnea Hagestuen
Mellophone Section Leader
From Plymouth, MN
Biochemistry Major
2nd 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!
Joseph Dawson
Trombone Section Leader
From Casselton, ND
Computer Science Major
3rd 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!"
Noah Nordstrom
Trombone Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Civil Engineering Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I've been playing trombone for the last 10 years and this will be my 5th year in the band. I'm also majoring in Civil Engineering and I'm in the ROTC program."
Baritones
Tony Peck
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Wabasha, MN
Criminal Justice Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I’m big into learning new things and expanding my knowledge. Anything is possible if you can think of it!"
Sousaphones
David Hutar
Sousaphone Section Leader
Band Treasurer
From Cold Spring, MN
Industrial Engineering and Management Major
3rd 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 a good board game."
Noah Grant
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Osseo, MN
Construction Management Major
4th Year in GSMB
"My name is Noah. I've played tuba since 6th grade and marched both Sousa and Drumline in high school. Now I am a section leader of the GSMB sousaphones."
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!
Alex Treakle
Snare Drum Section Leader
From Farmington, MN
Electrical Engineering Major
2nd 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."
James Carney
Tom Drum Section Leader
From White Bear Lake, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I have been a drummer for the last 15 years. I am very excited to welcome all the new drummers to this Tom family!"
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 Drums Section Leader
From Jamestown, ND
Mechanical Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I’m a mechanical engineering major who loves to stay busy in other activities like marching band, concert choir, CRU, and engineering ambassadors. I’m so excited for another season and hope to have you join us!"
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!
Jack Anderson
Bass Drum Section Leader
From White Bear Lake, MN
Chemistry Major
6th Year in GSMB
"I was originally a euphonium player for 8 years before switching to Drumline. I'm always happy to meet new people and make new friends, so don't be afraid to stop and say hey if you see me around, yeah?"
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
Cymbal Section Leader
From Valley City, ND
Medical Laboratory Science Major
2nd 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!"
Front Line
Meredith Jenkins
Frontline Section Leader
From Rochester, MN
Industrial Engineering and Management Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love marching band, it's a great way to have some fun and meet new people outside of regular classes. Besides band, in my free time I enjoy reading, rollerblading, and doing various arts and crafts."
Aidan Farnen
Frontline Section Leader
From LaCrescent, MN
Computer Engineering Major
7th Year in GSMB
"This will be my 7th year in the GSMB and my 3rd year as a section leader. I am working on finishing up my Masters degree in computer engineering while working at John Deere as a part time student."
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!
Jordan Kalvoda
Color Guard Section Leader
From Moorhead, MN
BFA Performance Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"The GSMB is such a fun place to be! I love the constant activities happening and trips here and there, it's so much fun and meeting so many new people from different areas is always a blast."
