IT'S TIME TO GET READY FOR THE BOOM

A LEGACY 143 YEARS IN THE MAKING

Audition for Band 143

Drum Major Christian Frankl in a backbend on the field in Kinnick Stadium
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Drum Major and Drumline during run on in Pregame

Ready for the Boom: Inside the Hawkeye Marching Band

From preseason camp to game time, go behind the scenes with Iowa’s Golden Girl, drum major, and 250-plus marching musicians.
Drum Major Christian Frankl, Golden Girl Ella McDaniel, and Ohio State Marching Band members

A Halftime Show for the History Books: Iowa Teams Up with Ohio State

This past weekend, the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band teamed up with Ohio State's marching band for an epic Elton John halftime show
Iowa Drum Major Christian Frankl and Ohio State Drum Major performing with the marching bands

Iowa-Ohio State marching bands' tribute to Elton John earns praise from rock legend himself

The Ohio State and Iowa Marching Bands displayed an ode to Elton John at Saturday's football game halftime show- which earned them a nod from the singing legend himself.