YSU Marching Pride to perform on Saturday

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s marching band will stage “Meet the Marching Pride” on Saturday (Oct. 3) at 1:30 p.m. at Stambaugh Stadium.

The Marching Pride will perform music from its pregame and halftime shows, along with the YSU Fight Song.

“Meet the Marching Pride is a great day to showcase our students and student-athletes," Brandt Payne, director of athletic bands, said in a news release. "Especially during this unique time when live events are limited, our students are eager to have the opportunity to represent Youngstown and Youngstown State University in a fun and relaxing way.”

Members of the Penguinettes and Color Guard will perform their routines and the Feature Twirler and members of the Drumline will attend.

"Fall just isn't the same without marching bands and football games," said Dr. Phyllis Paul, dean of the Cliffe College of Creative Arts. "Since we can't get together this fall in the typical ways we enjoy, a lot of folks have collaborated with us to make this year's 'Meet the Pride' event possible.

The event is free and open to the public. Physical distancing according to CDC guidelines will be enforced, and face masks must be worn.

"Even with the safety guidelines we're all following on campus, Dr. Payne and our students have worked extremely hard, and we're delighted that they will be able to share their talents," Paul said. "We are also happy that [head football] Coach [Doug] Phillips and his players will be with us next Saturday."

Phillips, who replaced Bo Pelini in February, will make comments and introduce YSU football student-athletes.

Parking is available for a nominal fee in the M-82 surface parking lot across from the Watson and Tressel Training Site, accessible from Service Road.

This story was originally published September 29, 2020 at 5:45 AM with the headline "YSU Marching Pride to perform on Saturday."