The UNC Charlotte “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band (PNNMB) is the largest and most visible spirit organization on campus, representing a wide variety of majors from each college within the university. The band entertains thousands of fans each year at football games, community performances, and regional high school marching band festivals.
Pride of Niner Nation
Your support enables us to provide scholarships for as many members of the band as possible, and to have the experience of participating in the band with little to no cost for all students. The band relies upon a general discretionary fund to support operating budget expenses including uniforms, instruments, marching shoes, travel expenses, gameday meals, and much more!
Your commitment allows us to serve our alma mater, encourage student involvement, foster musical achievement, and promote the spirit and traditions of UNC Charlotte. PNNMB provides members with positive, life-long experiences through participation and performances that build pride, leadership, and confidence.
Challenge Gift: Alumni couple Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson are matching all gifts to Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band, 2 to 1 up to $10,000. Triple your impact for the band and give now!
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Hear from a current scholarship student:
“The Barnhardt Marching Band Scholarship has provided me with financial support allowing me to dedicate time to my studies and my extracurriculars. With this scholarship, I focused my attention on activities I enjoy, without worrying about my college expenses. I am very grateful for this scholarship because it has improved my quality of life tremendously, helping me become confident in myself and my academic abilities in pursuit of my degree.”
– Nadia Perez Ramos, PNNMB clarinetist and biology major
