Q: What is the Mustang Band all about?
A: The Mustang Band is a group of SMU students that performs a unique combination of music and marching. Known as the "Hub of SMU Spirit", the Mustang Band plays at athletic competitions, the annual Pigskin Revue, spirit and recruiting functions, and other events.

Q: What happens during the fall?
A: Band members arrive a week before classes begin to work on music and marching fundamentals. First-year students in the band are introduced to the history and traditions of the band. The band marches at all home football games as well as one or two away games. Three or four different half-time shows are performed during the season. The band marches the traditional pre-game routine, as well as a half-time show, which often features a soloist or two. The Band forms the traditional Diamond 'M' at the end of both half-time and pre-game.

Q: What is the Mustang Band Marching Style?
A: The Mustang Band utilizes the traditional "Mustang Band" high step, which visually sets the Mustang Band apart from every other band in the nation.

Q: What is Pigskin Revue?
A: Pigskin Revue is a musical performance which features the Mustang Band playing several songs along with singing, dancing, comedy, and other talented acts from SMU faculty, staff, and students. The revue is prepared and performed throughout the week of Homecoming. The acts feature fraternities, sororities, students, and alumni. Past Pigskin Revues have also featured celebrity performers, including Bob Hope and Jerry Jeff Walker.

Q: What happens during the spring?
A: From mid-November to March, the Mustang Band plays for men's and women's home basketball games at Moody Coliseum. Trips to the C-USA basketball tournament or NCAA tournaments take place in the spring. Recruiting performances and any recording all take place in the spring as well.

Q: What about traveling with the band?
A: There are chances to play at college bowl games and also at basketball tournaments, such as the C-USA basketball tournaments. The road trips are paid for by the band.  Band members are excused from classes to participate in these events.

Q: Who are band members?
A: Band members come from all majors and backgrounds. Usually, they join during their first year at SMU, but many join their Sophomore, Junior, or even Senior years. Members come from the business, engineering, fine arts, and liberal arts colleges within SMU. Additionally, alumni sometimes play with the band. Typically, band members have played an instrument in high school or were in band in high school, but not always. Anyone is welcome to audition for the band. Scholarships are awarded based on ability.