The Gold Star Marching Band is pleased to announce our inaugural Summer Education Programs!!

Open to all 2025-2026 8th-12th graders, and led by our amazing staff alongside our undergradute facilitators, these programs are an excellent way to build your Color Guard and Drumline skills in a welcoming and non-competitive environment, and experience a collegiate marching experience!

Who:

All 2026 8th-12th Graders, no prior experience necessary!!

When:

Info Session and Masterclass #1: May 11th, 2026 @ 6:30PM -  NDSU's Challey Hall

Masterclass #2 and Drumline Placements: June 13th, 2026 @12:00PM - NDSU's Challey Hall

Rehearsals: Every Monday beginning June 15th, 2026 @6:30PM - NDSU's Challey Hall

Cost:

This is a completely free experience!!

*Travel and Lodging are not provided*

Please join us at 6:30PM on May 11th in NDSU's Challey Hall for our informational meeting and first masterclass, led by GSMB Drumline instructor Elias Youngblom and GSMB Color Guard instructor Lindsay Poock!

Fill out the form below to begin your Gold Star Journey!!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact: Elias Youngblom at elias.youngblom@ndsu.edu for drumline, or Lindsay Poock at lindsay.m.poock@ndsu.edu for color guard.

Note: participation in our summer programs in not required by incoming freshman to join the Gold Star Marching Band