If you found yourself on campus the week leading up to classes, you probably heard the oh-so familiar sound of a metronome ticking on Lafollette Field, or maybe even the sound of piccolos on the Quad. With another year of Early Week in the books, the Pride of Mid-America is so excited to show you what we’ve got!  This is the first year since President Mearns lifted the coronavirus restrictions. Last year, after we tackled face masks whilst playing our instruments and social distancing during fundamentals practice, it’s safe to say that The Pride is happy to return to its normal events an ..read more

It’s a great day to be a Cardinal! The Pride of Mid-America is so excited to share LaFollette Field with our incoming freshmen and can’t wait to show them the ropes. There is a lot that goes into prepping for our football games, homecoming, and any other events we do to support the cardinal red and white. With Early Week fast approaching, we want to make sure that everyone is ready. Here are our tips and tricks for the busy week! WHAT TO BRING  “Early Week,” as we call it here, is just like band camp in high school, except we bring the hype all day, every day! Below is a quick list of th ..read more

Once again, it is that time of year where the Pride of Mid-America must return their uniforms, package their drums, and hand in their poms. Although these activities may be somber, the memories from this season are not. After a peculiar season in 2020, we have been fortunate and overjoyed with the number of activities and opportunities that we have had in our 2021 season. The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band held their annual band banquet on Sunday, December 5, 2021. The banquet is a way to thank all the ensemble members and staff for their dedication and time put towards the ensemble. At ..read more

As another month comes to a close, we are so excited to reflect on all our activities from November! From supporting the Muncie community to cheering on the Ball State football team to premiering a new halftime show, we have had an enjoyably active month. We started off the month by collaborating with the Muncie Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) for our third halftime show of the season, “Who Let the Dogs Out?” During this collaboration, on November 6th, the Pride of Mid-America volunteered at Muncie ARF’s shelters by raking leaves, walking dogs, and giving many cuddles to the animals. We also endors ..read more

As the Pride of Mid-America wraps up another month, we are so excited to continue to practice and perform for our supporters and fans! This past month was full of exciting events and games for POMA. The month started strong as the Pride of Mid-America performed their “Americana” show at the Ball State vs. The Army football game on October 2nd. The “Americana” halftime show featured tunes “Military Escort,” “Yankee Doodle,” and “America the Beautiful.” After halftime, a few members of POMA even got to meet and hangout with the Army Band! On October 23rd, the Pride of Mid-America was so excite ..read more

The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band has been back in full swing for the month of September! Between two football games and preparation for the October 24th Showcase, POMA has been busy rehearsing and bringing the hype to our football team and fans throughout September! POMA started the month off with their first 2021 home football game on Thursday, Sept. 2! At this game, the marching band performed their halftime show “Celebrate!”, a show about enjoying what you love to do. POMA was thrilled to be back at Scheumann Stadium and proud to play the Victory March for Ball State fans as the Bal ..read more

The Pride of Mid-America (POMA) Marching Band is thrilled to return for their 2021 season! After returning to a typical Early Week schedule in August, we are excited to support the Ball State Football Team and continue to perform at games this season! POMA returned to Ball State’s campus a week before class started so they could begin their Early Week rehearsals! During Early Week, POMA members learned marching technique, practiced show music, marched drill, and participated in fun after-practice activities, such as the annual scavenger hunt, POMAlympics, Charade’s night, and so much more. B ..read more

It is once again that time in the season where the Pride of Mid-America ensemble members must return their instruments and flags while reminiscing about the memories that they created in this very peculiar season. At the end of the season, the Pride of Mid-America was able to play at two games in November! The first game that the band got to support the Ball State football team at was on November 11th and was against Eastern Michigan. The second game that the band got to play at was on November 18th against Northern Illinois. POMA was proud to play the Ball State victory march and fight song ..read more

The Pride of Mid-America would like to thank all our supporters who were able to make it to our showcase concert on Oct. 17! Although this season has been very different compared to previous seasons, we are still thankful for all the support we receive from our wonderful fans. With the uncertainty of the season, POMA members continued to rehearse in preparation for potential football games after the showcase concert. Wind and Brass members have been working diligently on stand cheers while the drumline members have been working on drum cadences, including a new cadence that they wrote themse ..read more

This past Saturday was a socially safe, fun-filled day for the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band and Ball State’s Spirit Squad, Code Red! Because of the postponed football games, a showcase event was held on Oct. 17 to show the Muncie community all that the Ball State marching band has been working on. The event was open to the community, with all attendees required to wear masks and remain socially distanced. The showcase performance began at 3 p.m. with the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band performing the Star-Spangled Banner conducted by the Director of Bands, Dr. Thomas Caneva. After t ..read more