The UC Davis marching band was dissolved due to allegations of sexual misconduct and hazing.In a statement Tuesday, interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs Emily Galindo said the university got reports of the misconduct by members of the Cal Aggie Marching Band and the Cal Aggie Alumni Band.The university started an independent investigation into the allegations and decided to suspend both bands.“With the seriousness of the allegations, our goal throughout this process was to act swiftly, thoughtfully and appropriately in both our assessment and decision-making,” Galindo said. “The plan put forth was developed with great reflection, intention and care and is rooted in the desire to rebuild the band program into a safe and welcoming organization for our students and to move forward in a positive and student-focused direction that the entire UC Davis community can be proud of.”The school will now establish a new marching band, which will operate under a new name, new guidelines and new practices. The band will shift from being student-run to university-supervised.

The UC Davis marching band was dissolved due to allegations of sexual misconduct and hazing.

In a statement Tuesday, interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs Emily Galindo said the university got reports of the misconduct by members of the Cal Aggie Marching Band and the Cal Aggie Alumni Band.


The university started an independent investigation into the allegations and decided to suspend both bands.

“With the seriousness of the allegations, our goal throughout this process was to act swiftly, thoughtfully and appropriately in both our assessment and decision-making,” Galindo said. “The plan put forth was developed with great reflection, intention and care and is rooted in the desire to rebuild the band program into a safe and welcoming organization for our students and to move forward in a positive and student-focused direction that the entire UC Davis community can be proud of.”

The school will now establish a new marching band, which will operate under a new name, new guidelines and new practices.

The band will shift from being student-run to university-supervised.