demonstrated the highest musical standards and innovative marching routines, as well as made important contributions to the advancement of performance standards over a period of years. In other words it's the lifetime achievement award for a band program.

“We are

humbled and excited to be awarded the Sudler Trophy,” said Steven Smyth, Director of the Cyclone Marching Band. “On behalf of all of our members, it’s a thrill to see the band recognized at this level.

The Iowa State University Cyclone Football "Varsity" Marching Band is your 2017-2019 Sudler Trophy recipient which is awarded every two years by the John Philips Sousa Foundation. The award is presented to a band that has