Brigham Young University Bands is pleased to announce Richard Bateman as the next Assistant Director of the Cougar Marching Band. Richard Bateman received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University and his Masters Degree from Utah State University. While at BYU, he was a drum major for the…

We would like to honor former Cougar Marching Band Director Dan Bachelder, who passed away on January 16th, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. At the core of his life was his passion for music, love of teaching, and devotion to expertise in trombone, euphonium, and ensemble performance. During his…

Congratulations to the 2021 Cougar Marching Band Drum Majors: Emi Ferderber, Ben Updike and Emily Rogers! Emi Ferderber from Homewood, AL Ben Updike from San Antonio, TX Emily Rogers from American Fork, UT

The Cougar Marching Band is pleased to announce Peter Werner as the new Assistant Director. Fred McInnis, Director the BYU Cougar Marching Band, is pleased to welcome Peter Werner, as the new assistant director. Mr. Werner is also the Director of Bands at Centennial Middle School in Provo, Utah.  Under…