The Bulldog Marching Band’s new uniforms are modeled by Kendra Oldershaw (left) and Brandon Bridges (right), both junior education majors.

At Fresno State’s season-opening football game (7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5) against UC Davis at Bulldog Stadium, the Bulldog Marching Band will be in new uniforms as it builds spirit musically among fans and will be joined by a new Dance Team.

The band uniforms, which will create a sea of red, white and blue on the field, include the Bulldog logo on the breast of each jacket.

“Our new uniforms are a brand new look for us,” said Tim Anderson, director of the marching band. “We are excited that they include many of the familiar logos of Fresno State, such as the four-paw Bulldog and the Green V. The uniforms have also been specifically constructed to be lighter-weight than our previous set. They should keep the students cool in the Fresno heat.”

Funding for the uniforms was provided by the Associated Students, Inc.’s Instructionally Related Activity fund.

Also new to the Bulldog Marching Band is the Dance Team, directed by Tiphanie McNiff, a member of the Oakland Raiderettes. The 21-member group is sponsored by D.A. Designs Dancewear of Clovis, which donated the dance team’s uniforms.

Another new performer is Christine Glymph, who joins Emily Ash as featured baton twirlers with the band. Glymph is a freshman from Torrance and won several awards while a student at Bishop Montgomery High School.

The Bulldog Marching Band makes its 2009 debut at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, when it marches across campus from the Music Building to Bulldog Stadium. The band’s traditional pre-game show will begin at 6:40 pm.

This year, the band moves back into stadium seats at Section 38, which is at the end of the student section, against the south ramp.

During halftime the band will perform popular Latin music, as part of the Bulldogs’ Football Fiesta Night tribute to the Latino community.

For more information contact Anderson at tanderson@csufresno.edu or 559.278.2166.

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