Drum Majors
4 Drum Majors - New this year!
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 2020 Gold Star Marching Band Student Leaders!
Will Forrette
Drum Major
Trumpet Player
From Plymouth, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
5th Year GSMB Member
"I enjoy playing trumpet, video games, problem solving and my cat Leo!"
Emily Kunkel
Drum Major
Piccolo Player
From New Salem, ND
Nursing Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I am part of Tau Beta Sigma! I love to see the effect music has on people and I can't wait to see what Fall 2020 brings!"
Cameron Solberg
Drum Major
Tenor Saxophone Player
From Fargo, ND
3rd Year in GSMB
Math Ed and Music Ed Major
"I am the President of Tau Beta Sigma and I love marching band! I am also involved in NDSU's Wind Symphony and other small chamber groups!"
Abby Glaser
Drum Major
Trumpet Player
From Prior Lake, MN
Dietetics Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have spent the last three years as a trumpet and I am very excited to learn more about everyone as a drum major!"
Meet our 2020 Section Leaders!
Piccolos
The Piccolos are a very tight-knit group that likes to tap out rhythms on their gameday morning pancakes!
Tasha Meyer
Piccolo Section Leader
From Hawley, MN
Vocal Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"In band you make tons of friendships that last a life time with an added perk: free football games! Come talk to me if you are interested in joining Concert Choir!"
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!
Margaret Schilling
Clarinet Section Leader
From Edina, MN
Nursing Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I have play in band to get away from school, I love puzzles, baking, and anything outdoors! Bassoon is my primary instrument and double reeds are the best!"
Ben Joy
Clarinet Section Leader
From Rochester, MN
Industrial Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I am originally from Porstmouth, England! I have loved band and participated in them for as long as I can remember!
Saxophones
The GSMB Saxophone section is a fun-loving, chaotic section that likes (among other things) Denny's, frogs, and memes! For more info, we have a pretty rockin' website that you can visit at the button below!
Rachel Olsen
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From North Mankato, MN
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love music and I use to march for the Mankato Cadets and 77 Lancers!"
McKenna Brown
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Bismarck, ND
Architecture Major
4th Year in GSMB
"Been playing alto sax for 11 years and marching for 10! Band is a great way to make new friends!"
Camden Loth
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
Band Secretary
From Elk River, MN
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"Band provides everyone a fast way to make friends and you feel less nervous on move in day! My main instrument is actually clarinet!"
Jack Wilson
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Hopkins, MN
Criminal Justice Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"Joining the marching band was the best decision I have every made! You can make so many new friends here, some of my closest I know because of the band!"
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!
Hailey Abrahamson
Trumpet Section Leader
From Montevideo, MN
Nursing Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love hanging out with friends, playing games and my trumpet!"
Derek Heinis
Trumpet Section Leader
From St. Anthony Village, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I love rockets, puns and pep band! Meet awesome people in the band!"
Nick Hustings
Trumpet Section Leader
From New Brighton, MN
Math and Statistics (Pre-Actuarial) Major
4th Year in GSMB
"While I am also a Blue Stars lead, the GSMB has been one of my best experiences so don't miss out on the fun! Join us!"
Ryan Alstad
Trumpet Section Leader
From Albertville, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I love to play/stream video games, play spikeball, and hang out with friends! I also like outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking and camping!"
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!
Harlee Gunning
Mellophone Section Leader
From Lansford, ND
Crop and Weed Sciences Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I grew up on a farm outside a small town and did not know about marching band until college! You learn new music here and make great friends!"
Nkem Orjinta
Mellophone Section Leader
From Brooklyn Park, MN
Pharmacy/International Studies Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I've been in marching band since the 8th grade and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon! Honestly band is where I made the majority of my college friends."
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!
Kyle Elliason
Trombone Section Leader
Band Vice President
From Maple Grove, MN
Emergency Management Major
6th Year in GSMB
"I try to be a friendly face for newcomers and help in whatever way I can, I absolutely love this band!"
Ethan Langerud
Trombone Section Leader
From East Grand Forks, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I do a lot of pep band games and basketball is my favorite one to attend! You make new friends in band and you become part of our family!"
Baritones
Sean Meyer
Baritone Section Leader
From Hawley, MN
Architecture Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I am also open to anyone who needs help, I am the friendly guy with the bushy beard! Bison games are an amazing experience!"
Sousaphones
Jared Hartl
Sousaphone Section Leader
From New Rockford, ND
Instrumental Music Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love the GSMB and all things aquarium, but also sushi!"
Andrew Whipple
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Lakeville, MN
Theatre Arts Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I have been playing tuba for 7 years, and been in band for 11. I do not enjoy acting but I like technology!"
Snare Drums
Here at Snare Drum University, you'll have the opportunity to get a degree in hitty sticky (hit stuff with drumsticks), please join us!
Joe Gawreluk
Snare Drum Section Leader
Band President
From Anoka, MN
Computer Engineering Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I love computers and figuring out how they work and why they work! I also love hitting stuff with drumsticks!"
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!
Aiden Farnen
Tenor Drum Section Leader
From La Crosse, WI
Computer Engineering Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I love being in band, its where I met all my friends and its awesome playing in front of 20,000 fans!"
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!
Alli Pieper
Bass Drum Section Leader
Band Treasurer
From Horace, ND
Elementary Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love the GSMB and the campus ministry Chi Alpha. I have made amazing memories here and can't wait to make more!"
Shane Ensz
Bass Drum Section Leader
From Hartford, SD
Landscape Architecture Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I have enjoyed the Architecture program at NDSU as well as the GSMB!"
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.
Alyea Miller
Cymbals Section Leader
From Minot, ND
Public History Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I absolutely love band, it is one of my passions! The GSMB is my home and I can't wait to meet newcomers!"
Mae Meyer
Cymbals Section Leader
From Farmington, MN
Psychology Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"Music is really fun and the GSMB is a great example! You meet so many new friends in band, you feel like home here!"
Front Line
Maggie Beach
Front Line Section Leader
Band Public Relations Manager
From Mandan, ND
Elementary Education Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I love meeting new people and talking about my involvement in music and the university!"
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!
Katherine Kurtz
Color Guard Section Leader
From Waconia, MN
Undeclared
2nd Year in GSMB
"I have paraded in high school and DCI, I also am a part of Tau Beta Sigma! Please come chat with me if you have questions!"
Nicole Stoltenberg
Color Guard Section Leader
From Grand Rapids, MN
Mechanical Engineering Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"The GSMB is a great way to make friends! I can't wait to start this year!"
