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..."
We’re pleased to welcome our new Director of Marching Percussion Mr. Colin Choat to our staff!
Mr. Choat brings a wealth of knowledge to SOTOGAB and has numerous years of experience performing and teaching at the highest level. He is a former marcher and staff member at several prestigious Drum Corps International (DCI) organizations and Winter Guard International (WGI) organizations.
He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Alabama, and received his Master’s of Music from Appalachian State University. He has studied under a long list of world-renowned percussion educators.
He has been a Winston-Salem resident for the past 10 years and boasts an impressive resumé of teaching and performing as a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community.
We are so excited to see how Mr. Choat will carry on and add to the legacy of percussion excellence in our program that has been set by those before him. Let’s hear a great big Go Deacs for Mr. Choat!
Mr. Greg Dills, our Director of Marching Percussion, has been working tirelessly for the past 8 seasons. He embodies and emulates the values of SOTOGAB, and it will be truly difficult to see him go.
Mr. Dills has formed personal connections with all of his students. He is undoubtedly a lifelong friend, mentor, and role model for all those who have studied under him.
Help us wish Mr. Dills well in his future endeavors, and as always, Go Deacs!
@wfuniversity @demondeacons @wfu_drumline #percussion #drumline #wakeforestuniversity #demondeacons #music #band #marchingband #marchingarts
We are saddened to learn one of the most passionate @demondeacons to ever don a SOTOGAB uniform has passed away. Louis, your deep and abiding love for @wfuniversity will live on. Rest easy, friend. 🎩 Please keep the Wonnell family in your prayers. @wfualumni
The Class of 2010, Louis made you smile and truly brought that “passion that defies explanation.” We will continue to play loud and proud for you! 🎩
What a great trip to Jacksonville to cheer on our incredible football team to their 11th win of the season and watch them be crowned Gator Bowl champions! Check out this quick TikTok recap of all the fun we had and be sure to follow us over there @wakemarchingband ! Go Deacs! 🎩🎩 #wfu26 #GoDeacs
We had SUCH AN AMAZING TIME at the ACC Championship last weekend! Even though the Deacs didn’t win, we know we won in getting to make some new friends from the incredible @pitt_band ! Now we are looking ahead to the Taxslayer Gator Bowl where we can’t wait to watch our team take down Texas A&M! Go Deacs! #GoDeacs #WFUBands #wfu26
The band may not have traveled to BC, but you can’t keep us away from a Deacon football game. No instruments, but we’re just as loud cheering on the Deacs!
Shoutout to @bcmarchingband for a fantastic field show (and for letting us take this picture in your section)!
Today is our senior class’ last time ever performing at Truist Field. We wanted to take time to highlight each of our ten seniors and thank them for their contributions to the program these past four years. They’ve traveled to Birmingham, New York, and Louisville. They’ve played everything from Billy Joel to Disney Princess Medley. They are a resilient group of musicians who always bring energy, passion, and love into our program. Congratulations and thank you to SOTOGAB’s Class of 2022! We will miss you all dearly. As always, Go Deacs!
Waking up to an 8-0 record for the first time in school history has us pretty pumped. Let’s go for 9 this week as we travel to UNC! #GoDeacs #wfu26 #SOTOGAB
We’re pleased to welcome our new Director of Marching Percussion Mr. Colin Choat to our staff!
Mr. Choat brings a wealth of knowledge to SOTOGAB and has numerous years of experience performing and teaching at the highest level. He is a former marcher and staff member at several prestigious Drum Corps International (DCI) organizations and Winter Guard International (WGI) organizations.
He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Alabama, and received his Master’s of Music from Appalachian State University. He has studied under a long list of world-renowned percussion educators.
He has been a Winston-Salem resident for the past 10 years and boasts an impressive resumé of teaching and performing as a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community.
We are so excited to see how Mr. Choat will carry on and add to the legacy of percussion excellence in our program that has been set by those before him. Let’s hear a great big Go Deacs for Mr. Choat!
Dude that's awesome! So proud of you as always!
Welcome, Colin!!
Got a great guy here Tim Heath !
Congratulations!
Way to go Colin!
Congratulations!!!!
GO DEACS!!! 🎩🎩🎩 Atta boy 💯
Nice!
Awesome!
Awesome
Awesome!!
Welcome!!
As a #SOTOGAB alum and #Mountaineer, I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE! #GoDeacs
Mr. Greg Dills, our percussion instructor, has been working tirelessly for the past 8 seasons. He embodies and emulates the values of SOTOGAB, and it will be truly difficult to see him go.
Mr. Dills has formed personal connections with all of his students. He is undoubtedly a lifelong friend, mentor, and role model for all those who have studied under him.
Help us wish Mr. Dills well in his future endeavors, and as always, Go Deacs!
@wfuniversity @demondeacons @wfu_drumline #percussion #drumline #wakeforestuniversity #demondeacons #music #band #marchingband #marchingarts
Mr. Dills taught my daughter at Paisley. Wonderful instructor!
Best of luck! You will be missed.
Awesome job over the last 8 years Greg! WHat’s next??
Good luck Mr Dills
Thank you for your hard work sir!
Amazing job!!
We are saddened to learn one of the most passionate @demondeacons to ever don a SOTOGAB uniform has passed away. Louis, your deep and abiding love for @wfuniversity will live on. Rest easy, friend. 🎩 Please keep the Wonnell family in your prayers. @wfualumni
The Class of 2010, Louis made you smile and truly brought that “passion that defies explanation.” We will continue to play loud and proud for you! 🎩
One of the best. Only the good die young.
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Tonight's the night! Reminder - come early - gates open at 530PM - bring proof of vaxx or neg test & 😷- lets be #Gritty #Grimey #Tough #Together w @WakeMBB !
@DemonDeacons @WakeForest @CityofWS @ForbesWakeHoops @JournalNow @theACC @ScrDemonRewards @SOTOGAB #TobaccoRoad https://twitter.com/WakeMBB/status/1481067235527598084
Waiting for Wednesday. . .
#GoDeacs 🎩🏀
Let’s cheer extra loud tomorrow for Louis. https://twitter.com/SOTOGAB/status/1479622579338063878
We are saddened to learn one of the most passionate @DemonDeacons to ever don a SOTOGAB uniform has passed away. Louis, your deep and abiding love for @WakeForest will live on. Rest easy, friend. 🎩 Please keep the Wonnell family in your prayers. @WFUAlumni
We are saddened to learn one of the most passionate @DemonDeacons to ever don a SOTOGAB uniform has passed away. Louis, your deep and abiding love for @WakeForest will live on. Rest easy, friend. 🎩 Please keep the Wonnell family in your prayers. @WFUAlumni
"...Thine is a glorious fame, Constant and true."
#15 Demon Deacons Defeat Rutgers in the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Season Record:
11-3 (7-1 ACC)
#15 Wake Forest finished the 2021 campaign with a 38-10 victory over Rutgers University in the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida.
Read a full recap of the game.
"We give thee of our praise, Adore thine ancient days, Sing thee our humble lays, Mother, So Dear."
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