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The Cavalier Marching Band, affectionately known as the CMB, spreads the spirit of the University of Virginia on Grounds and in our communities.

The Cavalier Marching Band was initially founded in 2003 as a result of generous donations by Carl and Hunter Smith, which subsequently funded the purchase of instruments, uniforms and the construction of the Hunter Smith Band Building in 2011. Following a year of preparation, the CMB made its debut performance on September 11, 2004 at the UVA vs UNC football game. The 220 members of the CMB study in over 70 academic areas at UVA, with the CMB’s graduates representing every undergraduate school on Grounds. The Cavalier Marching Band performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2015, and has participated in several prestigious performances including at the Military Bowl (2017), the Belk Bowl (2018) and the Orange Bowl (2019). The CMB is housed in the Hunter Smith Band Building, which is located within the Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds.