The band has also been described as a staple of Utah's marching music history since its earliest days.

[citation needed] Taking a cue from college bands in the Midwest, A. Ray Olpin, President of the university, recruited Ron Gregory from Ohio State University in 1948 to establish a similar marching band for Utah.

Despite early success, support for the band gradually faded during the 1960s which culminated in the termination of funding for the band by the Associated Students for the University of Utah (ASUU) in 1969.

[citation needed] A 1976 fund-raising campaign led by Gregg I. Hanson successfully re-established the band.

[2][4] The Pride of Utah has performed at the following notable events:[5][6] Media related to Pride of Utah at Wikimedia Commons