Montana State University’s iconic Spirit of the West Marching Band is heading to Frisco, Texas to energize the players and crowds as the Bobcats play for the national championship on January 6.
Your generous donation will help offset the estimated $300,000 in travel costs for the students and their instruments.
“The Spirit of the West is a key part of any Montana State game day experience. The energy and enthusiasm they bring is unmatched, and their dedication to our beloved ‘Cats is second to none.”
- Waded Cruzado, MSU President
Make your donation now
No matter what, the Spirit of the West will be in Frisco to support the team, but your donation will help cover the costs of postseason travel, which are not included in the university’s budget and are not funded by the NCAA or ticket revenues. These costs include air travel, lodging, meals and ground transportation to and from Frisco, Texas for our student band members.
About the band
The Spirit of the West Marching Band has been rallying Bobcat fans at Montana State University for more than 40 years. It’s more than 200 members — made up of students from across all of MSU’s colleges — play at games and many other events across campus and around the community. Read more about the band in Mountains & Minds magazine.
“The Spirit of the West band has been with the ‘Cats all throughout this historic, undefeated season. It’s only right that they’re with the team and the fans for this final showdown.”
- Leon Costello, MSU Director of Athletics
