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 2022 Gold Star Marching Band Student Leaders!
Kenzie Johnson
Drum Major
Trombone Player
From Bismarck, ND
Instrumental Music Ed Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I came from a school with no marching experience, and am now in my second year as drum major. There is nothing you can't do in this band! My hobbies include ripping apples in half."
Sophia Strand
Drum Major
Band President
Cymbals Players
From Paynesville, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
4th Year in GSMB
"This is my 4th year in the marching band, 2nd year as a Drum Major, and 1st year as Band President, and I could not be more excited to see what incredible things this season has in store for the GSMB!"
Matthew Pasch
Drum Major
Mellophone Player
From Rochester, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I play the horn in many ensembles at NDSU, and in my free time I like to play video games and board games."
Travis Elliason
Drum Major
Trumpet Player
From Maple Grove, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
5th Year in GSMB
"This is my fifth year in the GSMB, but my 10th year of marching in total. I'm so looking forward to what the 2022 season has to offer."
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 Ed Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I was Miss Hawley 2019-21. I love crafting and I absolutely love my cat. If you have any questions please ask me, I am very open and honest and would love to get to know you better!"
Joslyn Pierce
Piccolo Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Human Development and Family Science Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"GSMB has easily become my favorite part of my college experience and that also includes all the pep bands I am 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!
Benjamin Joy
Clarinet Section Leader
Band Treasurer
From Rochester, MN
Industrial Engineering and Management Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I have been in bands for as long as I can remember. I am an open and honest person, feel free to contact me."
Morgan Nelson
Clarinet Section Leader
From Bismarck, ND
Architecture Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I have been in band for 10 years and I am looking forward to another amazing season! I have had the opportunity to travel to many places because of band!"
Saxophones
The GSMB Saxophone section is a fun-loving, chaotic section that likes (among other things) Denny's, frogs, and memes!
Adam Madrigal
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Fargo, ND
Music Education Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I have been playing saxophone for about nine years now. I plan to continue doing this and become a band director at the high school level, and maybe eventually at the college level."
Samuel Wagner
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
From Fargo, ND
Electrical Engineering Major
4th Year in GSMB
"The GSMB has been one of the best things to happen to me since coming to college. I can't wait to get back playing and marching, this year as a leader of the saxophones!"
Camden Loth
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
Band Secretary
From Elk River, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
5th Year in GSMB
"When I'm not working or practicing in the summer, you can often find me biking around campus or the city of Fargo!
Jack Wilson
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
From Hopkins, MN
Criminal Justice Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I've met some of my closest friends through the marching band! Some of my favorite memories are travelling to Frisco and later, Columbia!"
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!
Isaac Homuth
Trumpet Section Leader
Band Vice President
From Moorhead, MN
Music Education Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I'm Isaac and I am the principal trumpet player in Wind Symphony at NDSU, split-lead and jazz chair in the NDSU jazz ensemble, and play in other groups as well. Come join band, and WAIL with us!"
Hailey Abrahamson
Trumpet Section Leader
From Montevideo, MN
Human Development and Family Science Major
5th Year in GSMB
"Hi! I'm Hailey and it will be my 5th year in the GSMB and my 3rd year as a trumpet section leader! I'm majoring in HDFS and minoring in Criminal Justice. Can't wait to see you soon!"
Rachel Rackov
Trumpet Section Leader
From Dickinson, ND
Math and Math Ed Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have been in band since fifth grade, but I didn't march until college. My closest friends I have made are from the GSMB. I LOVE MATH!"
Zack Carlson
Trumpet Section Leader
From Blaine, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I love marching band and have been a part of the it since my freshman year of high school. I have the honor of carrying the green trumpet for the season!"
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!
Josh Framke
Mellophone Section Leader
From Stillwater, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I've been playing some variation of the Horn for almost 10 years now and loved every minute of it, so it makes sense I would join marching band and major in music."
Delaney Drey
Mellophone Section Leader
From Pipestone, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"I've enjoyed playing the horn for 10 years and continue to play here at NDSU. I love music but I also enjoy reading and writing in my free time!"
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!
Grace Loegering
Trombone Section Leader
From Casselton, ND
Microbiology Major
4th Year in GSMB
"Two of my favorite things are band and science. I have been playing trombone for over half of my life, and I love the smell of turf in the morning"
Twyla Gross
Trombone Section Leader
From Enderlin, ND
Biological Sciences Major
5th Year in GSMB
"Coming from no marching experience to growing 5 years with this band, I 100% encourage any person to come join the fun!"
Noah Nordstrom
Trombone Section Leader
From West Fargo, ND
Civil Engineering Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I've been playing trombone for the last 9 years and this will be my 4th year in the band. I'm also majoring in Civil Engineering and I'm in the ROTC program."
Baritones
Tyler Jabas
Baritones Section Leader
From Alexandria, MN
Geology Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"Hey! I'm Tyler, the section leader of the most exclusive (or smallest) GSMB section! I've been playing in bands for a little over 9 years and I'm an avid fan of paddle boarding and video games."
Sousaphones
David Hutar
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Cold Spring, MN
Industrial Engineering and Management Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I have been around band for my entire life and joining the GSMB was a no-brainer for me. Other than the GSMB, I really enjoy football and a good tabletop game."
Noah Grant
Sousaphone Section Leader
From Osseo, MN
Construction Management Major
3rd 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
Here at Snare Drum University, you'll have the opportunity to get a degree in hitty sticky (hit stuff with drumsticks), please join us!
Eliott Kohler
Snare Drum Section Leader
From East Bethel, MN
Civil Engineering Major
4th Year in GSMB
"I have been playing marching snare drum for 5 years. I am studying civil engineering and I have a particular interest in structural engineering."
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!
Maverick Coleman
Tenor Drums Section Leader
From Lisbon, ND
Mechanical Engineering Major
5th Year in GSMB
My major is mechanical engineering with a minor in psychology. I started as a cymbal and frontline player in 2017. I was a tenor drum player in the 2019 and 2021 seasons and took a year off in 2020.
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!
John Anderson
Bass Drum Section Leader
From White Bear Lake, MN
Chemistry Major
5th 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.
Alyea Miller
Cymbals Section Leader
From Minot, ND
Public History Major
5th Year in GSMB
"I love band, it's a good way for me to socialize with my friends. Cymbals are my favorite instrument to play in the marching band. Come join us in the fall!"
Tyler Hills
Cymbals Section Leader
From Minot, ND
Instrumental Music Ed Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"This is my first, and (naturally) favorite marching band I've been in! I'm a music major at NDSU, with my main instrument being guitar. Looking forward to meeting new people and helping build a great band."
Front Line
Kate Marshall
Front Line Section Leader
From Marshall, MN
Instrumental Music Ed Major
2nd Year in GSMB
"I love the community and people you are surrounded with in the GSMB and am pumped to meet new people! The experiences and memories you make are unforgettable!"
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
Criminal Justice Major
4th Year in GSMB
"GSMB is my happy place! I am involved in Tau Beta Sigma and Criminal Justice Club on campus. I also march DCI in the summer! I can't wait to start another amazing season!"
Brooke Kummer
Color Guard Section Leader
From Albertville, MN
Criminal Justice and Emergency Management Major
3rd Year in GSMB
"My favorite time of the year is Band Season!! The best memories I have in college is my time spent with the band and performing."
