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University of Utah Marching Band audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1318

Scope and Contents

The University of Utah Marching Band audio-visual collection consists of 16mm films and one reel-to-reel audiotape ranging from the 1950s to the 1960s, with recordings of the Marching Utes performances in games and other events. This collection is not yet digitized.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953-1964

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Historical Note

Well-known as the "Pride of Utah", the University of Utah Marching Band, with the Utah Dance and Spirit Team, performs at all home games, select away games and bowl games throughout the football season. They perform live for over 500,000 people, annually. Serving as ambassadors for the University, with students representing virtually every academic discipline, the Marching Utes are the School of Music’s most visible performance ensemble.

Notable bowl appearances include the 2022 Rose Bowl Game, 2008 BCS Sugar Bowl, the 2004 BCS Fiesta Bowl, as well as recent bowl trips to San Diego, Las Vegas, San Antonio and San Francisco.

Information taken from the University of Utah School of Music webpage.

Extent

6 16mm film

1 reel-to-reel audiotapes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The University of Utah Marching Band audio-visual collections consists of video and audio recordings of The Pride of Utah performing during games and other events.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Ralph L. Gochnour in 2021.

Processing Information

Title
University of Utah Marching Band audio-visual collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Finding aid written by Special Collections staff.
Date
2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The finding aid was written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863