List of college marching bands in the United States

[1] In the context of football, marching bands can be seen on the field both at pregame and at halftime, and performing in the stands during the game.

Schools with prominent football programs in the power 5 conferences typically field traditional, Big Ten-style show bands, whose repertoire largely consists of popular music.

They often perform a different half time show at each home game and frequently use a high march style.

The reach of HBCU bands extends far beyond the universities they represent and they are renowned for their contributions to black culture.

Many Mid-major and FCS schools field corps-style bands drawing inspiration from Drum Corps International.