TheSacramento State Marching Band is the official marching band at California State University, Sacramento. The Band was formed in 1958, and until 1996 was known as the Sacramento State Marching Musicians. To this day the band performs at all home football games and various away games during the football season. The Band also functions as the de facto student cheering section at athletic events. The Band also is present every year during The Causeway Classic against arch-rival UC Davis. The band motto: "Without Us, It's Just A Game!", was adopted in 1996. In 2008, Dr. Clay Redfield, became the newest director of the band. He is the first alumnus to ever lead the band.
The 2008 season marked the 50th Anniversary of the SSMB.
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