Sycamore Marching Band Day

The performance attire will be the 2026 Sycamore Band Day Shirt that you will receive at check-in along with comfortable black shorts or pants (depending on weather), and band shoes / closed toed athletic shoes. Participants should wear appropriate practice attire (comfortable clothing, closed toed athletic shoes, hat) when they arrive. Students are allowed to wear black, white, or blue clothing underneath the 2026 Sycamore Band Day Shirt. Weather accessories, like hats or jackets, should be black, white, blue, or gray, and have minimal branding/logos.  

You should bring a water jug for rehearsal and to refill during the game.  Participants will be provided with water for lunch and during the start of the third quarter following the halftime performance. Students should bring a jug with a screw-top lid with them for rehearsal and in the stands. Water coolers will be provided to refill water jugs with a screw-top lid where the lips/mouth do not touch the rim of the water jug/bottle. We have personnel in the stands to refill water bottles. 

The ISU Marching Sycamores will provide pizza (cheese, pepperoni, sausage, chicken) for all participants. Accommodations have been made for those who indicated a dietary restriction in their registration form. In addition to pizza, performers will receive an apple as a snack after halftime. If you have any concerns, please send us an email. We recommend eating a light breakfast before arriving as the rehearsal will require some light to moderate physical activity as we learn the necessary movements for the on-field performance.  

Sheet music will be sent to all registered participants by Monday, August 17 or earlier. The 2026 Sycamore Marching Band Day performance is entitled “Pop Goes Retro” and will feature the music of Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Dua Lipa AND YOU! We are excited for you to join us on the field for this year’s show!  

Sycamore Marching Band will be seated in Section C. You may purchase additional tickets for family and friends online for $8 per ticket, however guests may purchase discounted tickets at the gate for $5 the day of the game. Simply indicate that you’re attending the game as a part of Sycamore Marching Band Day. Chaperone tickets are only available for participants registered as a group.