Alumnus and former UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees chairman Gene Johnson and his wife Vickie, also an alum, helped to organize several donations for the purchase of equipment and staff for a twenty-five-person drumline, with corresponding scholarships for the drummers.

[3] The positive response to these efforts encouraged the university to develop a plan to debut a full marching band for the 2015 season.

[3] The Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band was invited and accepted to perform in Normandy for the 2018 D-Day anniversary observance.

[7]Niner Walk and Team Intro The show begins with the band high-step marching out from the Rose Football Center to a cadence.

The band forms up at midfield, performing "Niner Fanfare" before transitioning into a forward march and playing "UNC Charlotte Fight Song" down the field.

The halftime show has included musical genres featuring Latin, Rock-n-roll, Symphonic Classics, R&B, and Patriotic fare.