Marching Through History: The Legacy of Penn State's Blue Band Founded in 1899 as a six-member Cadet Bugle Corps by George H. Deike, Penn State's Blue Band has evolved significantly over the years. Officially forming in 1901 with the support of an Andrew Carnegie donation, it became known as the Cadet Band. In 1913, the band transitioned to the College Band and adopted the name Blue Band in 1923, coinciding with the purchase of blue uniforms. Noteworthy milestones include the integration of wome

Penn State Blue Band Drum Major Ellie Sheehan, the first woman to hold the position, leads the band as they prepare to enter Beaver Stadium. @psublueband @ellie_sheehan4 video by @joehermitt | Penn State Football on PennLive

Penn State Blue Band Drum Major surprises the stadium by breaking from recent tradition and adding a backflip to his pregame salute. We had the inside scoop and made sure to catch it. This is a must see for Penn State fans. Share so all Blue Band fans can enjoy. | CollegeMarching.com