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The [[Pride of the Southland Band]] is the official marching band of the [[University of Tennessee]], Knoxville. The band was founded in 1869 and has since grown to become one of the most recognized university marching bands in the United States. The band's name, "Pride of the Southland," was bestowed upon it by the university's students, faculty, and staff in recognition of its outstanding performances and dedication to the university. | The [[Pride of the Southland Band]] is the official marching band of the [[University of Tennessee]], Knoxville. The band was founded in 1869 and has since grown to become one of the most recognized university marching bands in the United States. The band's name, "Pride of the Southland," was bestowed upon it by the university's students, faculty, and staff in recognition of its outstanding performances and dedication to the university. | ||
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The band's history is steeped in tradition, with many of its practices and performances dating back to its early years. For instance, the band continues to perform the "Circle Drill," a complex marching formation that was first performed in the 1950s. The band also performs the "Salute to the Hill," a tradition that began in the 1960s where the band forms a giant "T" and marches towards Ayres Hall, the university's iconic bell tower. | The band's history is steeped in tradition, with many of its practices and performances dating back to its early years. For instance, the band continues to perform the "Circle Drill," a complex marching formation that was first performed in the 1950s. The band also performs the "Salute to the Hill," a tradition that began in the 1960s where the band forms a giant "T" and marches towards Ayres Hall, the university's iconic bell tower. | ||