The Division of Advancement helped raise $120,000 for the Marching Mocs’ New Year’s Day Parade trip, making it possible for the students—musicians, color guard, drum majors and majorettes—as well as some faculty members and administrative staff to spend a week in London.
100 years and counting: Marching Mocs hit the century mark
The unofficial birth of the Marching Mocs band is thought to have begun when eight students from the University of Chattanooga got together to play music for a student body meeting. What may have cemented the band’s future happened the next day, though, when the eight played at a football game between UC and Cumberland College. The dates were Oct. 12-13, 1923, making this year the band’s 100th birthday.
London calling: Marching Mocs receive official invitation to London New Year’s Day Parade
The Marching Mocs were officially invited to participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade and Festival during a ceremony taking place on Wednesday, March 22, in the UTC Fine Arts Center’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall.
The band plays on: Randall Coleman energizes school spirit in Marching Mocs
The number of students in the Marching Mocs has increased more than 400 percent since Randall Coleman became director.
Music Row: New Living Learning community for music lovers
Anyone who loves music can apply for Music Row.
2021 in photos
Photos taken across campus in 2021
Marching Mocs, Color Guard begin 2021 season
UTC Marching Mocs and Color Guard begin practice on Aug. 9.
Former UTC Director of Bands Tony D’Andrea passes away
UTC Professor Emeritus Tony D’Andrea passed away on May 14.
Up to $1,000 is available for members of Marching Mocs
The Marching Mocs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga band has announced new annual stipends for its members of up to $1,000 beginning fall 2020. The competitive, renewable stipends are available to students in any major, whether already on campus, transferring to UTC or enrolling as a first-time freshman. “We are very excited about…
‘Tis the Season for ‘Beat Hunger’ and UTC Music Ensemble performances
Hear, instead of see, the Northern Lights. Get lost in Ukranian folk tunes. Support the Community Kitchen with an energetic night of percussion. Experience the juxtaposition of mortals and angels with the seasons.