The Spirit of UVA: March On with the Cavalier Marching Band! (hybrid)

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Wrap up the 2026 football season with Elliott Tackitt, the Director of the Cavalier Marching Band. He will share a detailed look at the home opener’s halftime show, V is for Victory, which includes songs by Imagine Dragons, DJ Khaled, Coldplay, Survivor, and more. He will reveal a behind-the-scenes view of how the band learns its marching formations, music, and choreography and highlight some of the technology used in their rehearsals. Tackitt will also share more about the band’s demographics, academic interests, and the robust leadership structure that empowers students to hone important skills that carry forward into their careers.