Who We Are
As the vibrant heart of creativity at USF, the College of Design, Art and Performance cultivates an inspiring haven where imagination and innovation flourish. Here, the visionaries of tomorrow — architects, designers, artists, historians, dancers, musicians and performers — are nurtured within a dynamic and professionally enriching environment. The Herd of Thunder Marching Band is housed within the College of Design, Art and Performance.
What We Do
For more than 25 years, USF's Herd of Thunder Marching Band has been the heartbeat of USF, filling stadiums and campuses with its spirited soundtrack. Beyond the music, it has built a legacy of camaraderie, uniting generations of dedicated students, alumni and staff musicians.
This success wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of alumni and friends of USF. As we enter a new era of excellence at USF, we are in need of new uniforms for our band members and your help in ensuring these hard-working student musicians represent our university with pride.
The Impact
We stand at a defining moment in our history. With our very own stadium rising on campus and USF’s reputation reaching new heights, the spotlight on our Herd of Thunder Marching Band has never been brighter. As we prepare to take the field in this exciting new era, we want to ensure that our musicians look as powerful as they sound. To continue representing USF with pride and excellence, we need new uniforms that reflect our spirit, tradition and bold future. With your support, we can outfit the Herd for success, because when we march, we don’t just make music — we make history.
USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #230012 Herd of Thunder Uniform Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.
What Your Generosity Will Do:
Your generosity will directly empower the dedicated student musicians of the Herd of Thunder Marching Band, ensuring they take the field in uniforms that reflect their talent, passion and the pride of USF. With every gift, you help uphold the tradition of excellence that has made HOT a cornerstone of campus spirit for over 25 years. Thank you!
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You've put a spring in the step of our Herd of Thunder band members, who can't wait to march out in new uniforms.
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