Downtown Library Entryway Cases
Winter 2025 – Spring 2026
Music in Morgantown: A History of the WVU Band of Pride
Curated by Alexia Whitehair, Art in the Libraries Intern, WVU Anthropology and Art History & Museum Professions Major
Originally formed as an 8-member, all-male ROTC band in 1901, WVU’s “Band of Pride” now comprises over 300 members. Throughout its 124-year history, the Mountaineer Marching Band has become a staple of West Virginia University. Eager eyes look to them to bring energy, entertainment, and, most importantly, pride to the University throughout the year. Music in Morgantown: A History of the WVU Band of Pride explores the finer details of notable band directors, uniforms, and gamedays.
Image credit: West Virginia & Regional History Center, 1969