Athletic Bands Program

Bringing the Sound of the Sandhills to football games, parades and more.

Sound of the Sandhills Marching Band The Sound of the Sandhills Marching Band performs at halftime at home football games, parades, along with other functions for the university.

Fighting Camels Color Guard The Fighting Camels Color Guard performs at halftime at home football games, parades, along with other functions for the university.

Fighting Camels Basketball Band The Basketball Band preforms at all home basketball games.

Concert Bands The Campbell University Concert Bands program includes brass, flute, jazz, percussion, string, and wind ensembles as well as a Wind Symphony. Learn more about Concert Bands

Be eligible for scholarships, early registration, free gear, and our academic success program.

Over150 participants throughout all the programs

Become part of the traveling tournament band which travels to basketball tournaments.

Marching Band

Anyone who plays a instrument is invited to join following a placement audition which will help with proper part assignment and ensemble placement.
Priority is given to freshman and returning members.
Current students who have not been in athletic bands are required to audition for a slot with preference given to students who have participated in concert band.

Color Guard

Anyone is invited to audition.
Priority is given to students who have color guard experience and/or dance training.
Returning students and current Campbell students audition in April.
Freshman and transfer students can audition during orientation.

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Please enjoy the following selection from the Campbell University “Sound of the Sandhills” Marching Band: “Pretty Fly (for a Band Guy)”

This selection comes from our Pregame Show and is entitled “The Entrance”. This would be played at the start of the the show and prepares the athletes and crowd for an intense bout!

Another selection from the Pregame Show, “Traditions” showcases athletes from all across the Campbell University campus and includes our rendition of the Campbell University “Alma Mater”.

The final selection from our Pregame Show, “The Purge” embodies the excitement and anticipation that precedes the start of another thrilling Campbell Camels Football game!