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Rutgers Marching Scarlet Knights
The Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights is the marching band that supports the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The band has a rich history and is full of traditions that have lasted almost 100 years. The band is tasked with performing at all home football games, a number of away football games, along with other performances such as high school band competitions, Rutgers pep rallies, and celebrations to support our teams. The band is also known for performing at a number of other athletic events, ranging from soccer games to swim meets.

History
The Marching Scarlet Knights were founded in 1915, and started with 11 members that played weekly to support the Rutgers College Cadet Corps. Although the band's first football game occurred in 1921, the style of marching most fans recognize today with drill formations didn't start until 1928. The band continued to mature and grow, and really grew starting in 1968 when the Military Department stopped funding the band, and Athletics took over. At this time, the band reached the one hundred member threshold and became known as the Rutgers Marching 100. Known for their high step marching style, energetic shows, and loud sound, the band was a hit with fans.

In 1972, Rutgers University became a coeducational school and as such, the band followed suit. Almost 10 years later, when Dr. William Berz took over the marching band program, the band underwent some significant changes. From doubling in size, getting new uniforms, and moving away from the high step marching style to adopt a more modern drum corps style, the band changed drastically. After Dr. Berz left the program in the eighties, a number of directors took charge through the years until Professor Timothy G. Smith took charge of the program.