The UMBC Down and Dirty Dawg Band have been a staple at UMBC sporting events, especially men’s and women’s basketball, since 1998, and have been recognized as a significant contributor to spirit shown. In 2011, we added a drum line to set us apart from the rest of the schools in the America East Conference, and we have not looked back since. In addition to performing at both the women’s (2007) and men’s (2008) first appearances in the NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournaments, we were also present for UMBC’s first appearance in the Men’s Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 Quarterfinals in 2007 as well as the historic 16-over-1 in Men’s Basketball in 2018. Every time the national media comes to watch our teams, there’s at least a segment or two about the band, usually with video of our performances included. To maintain our status as the best in the America East, we need your help!
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