Marching Through History: The Legacy of Penn State's Blue Band Founded in 1899 as a six-member Cadet Bugle Corps by George H. Deike, Penn State's Blue Band has evolved significantly over the years. Officially forming in 1901 with the support of an Andrew Carnegie donation, it became known as the Cadet Band. In 1913, the band transitioned to the College Band and adopted the name Blue Band in 1923, coinciding with the purchase of blue uniforms. Noteworthy milestones include the integration of wome