Pep bands make the atmosphere better. Would love to see the number be ~40. #NCAA #MarchMadness #sportsbiz https://t.co/RcS4gFdxkf — Pam Chvotkin (@reddusfoximus) March 16, 2016

#ExpandTheBand Especially the electronics - it's vital to the identity of those bands. https://t.co/UWKk1MuvSW — Jerry Palm (@jppalmCBS) March 16, 2016

Why isn't this already happening? Our bands deserve better! #ExpandTheBand https://t.co/forRPLQeV3 — Marcus Farr (@TheMarcusFarr) March 17, 2016

Band members are the most dedicated fans of every team. So why wouldn't you #ExpandTheBand, @NCAA? https://t.co/PrBe2ELU7I — Shauna (@Jatamanzi) March 17, 2016

@NCAA really does need to #ExpandTheBand. The bands are synonymous with CBB. Put their full talent on the big stage! https://t.co/sXv1vZXMst — Stephen Blue (@SBlue84) March 17, 2016

NCAA regulations on Pep Bands prevent them from performing to the best of their ability! Sign here! #ExpandTheBand https://t.co/CQvN0KcM3j — The 6th Man Band (@6thManBand) March 17, 2016

please take a minute to sign this, it's so important to so many people #ExpandTheBand https://t.co/RGhl8kTnfo — Samantha✨ (@manthapaige13) March 17, 2016

As an electronics player myself, I think this is super important! #ExpandTheBand https://t.co/M5ea4gph1C — Ryley Horner (@ryleyelaine) March 17, 2016

Dear @NCAA, #ExpandTheBand.



Sincerely, People who like college basketball to have unique personality, and not be sterile and homogenized. — VCUPapa (@VCUPav) March 17, 2016

@CollegeMarching Think there's room for 11 more band members in each band in this arena? #ExpandTheBand pic.twitter.com/3Kh7TcRU00 — John Leonard (@JBLMusic11) March 17, 2016

The #ExpandTheBand movement took off last night exciting fans and mobilizing the band world to explore the need to grow college pep bands at the NCAA Tournament and allow electronic amplification. To read the full article about the movement click here Multiple band programs including the Marching Illini, Famous Maroon Band from Mississippi State, University of Cincinnati Band program, UAB Band program, Temple Band program, University of Washington Marching Huskies, the 6th Man Band at Central Michigan, the Pitt Band and more from across the country joined together with the VCU, George mason and James Madison pep bands to show their support of the movement. Band members and fans from across the world voiced their support as well:Even CBS' own Jerry Palm got behind the idea and voiced his support:The change.org petition that will be sent to the NCAA has jumped into the top 15% of change.org's most active petitions this week and has quickly collected nearly 2,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.The band's still need your help and there is still a ton of work to do. Please sign and share the petition within your band community and use #ExpandTheBand on social media throughout the NCAA Tournament. Write to the NCAA or tweet at them. Let them hear you!