Marching Salukis
Forward Together

The Marching Salukis provide entertainment and school spirit at countless SIU athletic events. Over 180 strong, the members of the band represent every college and major in the University. They take part and are leaders in an incredible variety of academic and extracurricular pursuits. Discipline, teamwork, dedication – all are lessons learned on the marching band field.

The Marching Salukis also provide an environment to learn teamwork, time management, self-discipline, and other important life-lessons that supplement those taught in the academic classroom. Its supporters are friends, alumni, and advocates of the University who recognize the value of the Marching Band experience and are essential to the program's success.


For the members, the Marching Salukis are more than just a band. Its members form bonds that go well past their years at the University, creating lifelong friendships and connections. You can see a glimpse of what a season looks like in this 2019 retrospective photographed by SIU Carbondale alumnus Brian Munoz.

Your contribution is an investment in our students’ continued success. We are thankful for your generosity. Please see our funding priorities below and click “Give Now” at the top of the page to make your generous gift. 

Marching Salukis Activities Fund: This fund benefits the Marching Salukis through support for uniforms, instruments, arrangements, and travel.

Michael Hanes Marching Salukis Scholarship Endowment Fund: This fund helps support scholarships given to students that are members of the Saluki Marching Band.

University Bands Fund: This fund supports the SIU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands


Chancellor Austin Lane looks on as the Marching Salukis practice


Leaderboard
Departments with the Most Gifts!
Check out which department has brought in the most gifts for SIU Day!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Balancing Education, Experience, & Reality Schp. 698
2 School of Medicine 372
3 Saluki Athletics 184
4 College of Agricultural, Life & Physical Sciences 147
5 College of Arts and Media 128
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Departments by Dollars Raised
Check out which Department has raised the most throughout SIU Day!
Rank Department Raised
1 College of Liberal Arts $723,265.96
2 School of Medicine $681,799.94
3 College of Business and Analytics $233,495.99
4 College of Agricultural, Life & Physical Sciences $188,666.93
5 College of Arts and Media $167,864.00
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2 MO 7
3 VA 3
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