The Marching Virginians -The Spirit of Tech
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During the 2009 season, the Marching Virginians will celebrate their Thirty-Fifth Anniversary with
another year of high-energy performances and exciting music to support the Hokies!
Since their creation in 1974, The Marching Virginians
have performed for hundreds of nationally-televised football games and parades. The MVs have received
numerous compliments for outstanding performances at Virginia Tech's recent bowl games, including the 2007
Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, and the 2008 and 2009 FedEx Orange Bowls in Miami, Florida.
In 2007, the band was even featured in an article
in ESPN The Magazine.
Members of the Marching Virginians include students from all walks of life and from majors all over the
university. Though none of the students who participate in the MVs receive scholarships, auditions are
open to all Virginia Tech students - even graduate students.
When they're not performing on the football field, these student musicians are the embodiment of the
university motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve) with their participation in philanthropic efforts
in and out of uniform. Some of these efforts include the annual "Hokies for the Hungry" can
drive, trips to New Orleans to help rebuild homes after hurricane Katrina, visits to local schools to
encourage a love of music, and even building a house named
"Structurally Sound" for a family in need in Blacksburg.
The dedication, enthusiasm, and extraordinary talent of this ensemble have led the MVs to become known
as a highly energetic and vocal part of Virginia Tech football and the Virginia Tech community. The
Marching Virginians are proud of their reputation with fellow students, faculty, and fans as
The Spirit of Tech!
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