The Wake Forest University Athletic Bands consist of the Marching Band and Pep Bands and are collectively known as the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black.
A part of Wake Forest University Athletics and the Department of Music, SOTOGAB epitomizes Wake Forest passion, pride, and excellence.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to
welcome you as a Demon Deacon!
"Dear old Wake Forest, Thine is a noble name..."
Deacs Fall Short in Shootout with Tar Heels
Season Record: 4-3 (3-3 ACC)
Wake Forest held a 45-21 lead midway through the third quarter but ultimately fell to
North Carolina, 59-53.
Read a full recap of the game.
"...Thine is a glorious fame, Constant and true."
Happy March Fourth! A huge thank you to everyone who participates in the marching arts 🎺🎷
#marchfourth #happymarchingbandday
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Go Deacs!
#wfu25 #GoDeacs #wfu #SOTOGAB #accbands
Congratulations to the following members of The Spirit of the Old Gold and Black that were chosen to represent @demondeacons and @wfuniversity by performing in the @intercollegiatemb during the College Football Playoffs National Championship game this Monday, January 11.
Members chosen include:
Emily McDonald
Gretchen Boyles
India Wood (not pictured)
Cole Nikas
Tanner Bailey
Want to learn more? Check out the official press release at https://tinyurl.com/cbdna-imb-pr and like the @intercollegiatemb.
Please don't miss this combined performance of over 1,500 college marching band members from schools across the country. #GoDeacs #wfu25
Happy New Year! 💛🖤🎩
Happy Holidays from our band family to you and yours!
Thank you @wakecoachjen for this AWESOME #sotogab flag! We love @wakewbb!
There's no better way to send off our seniors than with a #deaconwin !! You'll always be part of our SOTOGAB Demon Deacon family, seniors! Thank you all for paving the way to an even better band program 💛🖤
#GoDeacs #SOTOGAB #ACCbands #WFUmusic #WFU25 #seniorgame
Did someone say it’s touchdown time?? It’s Game Day!! It’s Homecoming!! Can’t wait to see moments like these this evening against Virginia Tech!! 3:30pm 🎩 #GoDeacs!
#WFUMusic #WFU25 #SOTOGAB #ACCBands #WakeForest
The Wake Forest Marching Band will return to Truist Field on 10/24 to cheer on the Deacs as we take on the Virginia Tech Hokies for the Homecoming game! Senior recognitions for our senior members will take place during the fourth quarter. We hope to see many of you virtually or in the stadium this Saturday at 3:30 pm! 🎩 #GoDeacs
#WFUMusic #WFU25 #SOTOGAB #ACCBands #WakeForest
These Fall days are beautiful 🌤🌳🍂🍁 Enjoy a nice walk around campus or put your hammock up on Davis field, relax a bit or do some work, and you may just hear us practice 🎺🎷
#WFUmusic #GoDeacs #SOTOGAB #ACCbands #WFU25
"We give thee of our praise, Adore thine ancient days, Sing thee our humble lays, Mother, So Dear."
Future SOTOGAB Members
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