Brett Padelford
Stories by Brett Padelford:
USC drumline plays Coachella with Odesza
Drummers perform with the electronic pop duo at the world’s biggest music festival.
Trojan band honors USC legend Louis Zamperini
The athlete and war hero was saluted at halftime of Saturday’s USC-Notre Dame game at the Coliseum.
Trojan Marching Band named best in college football
The Spirit of Troy tops a nationwide list featuring the country’s most entertaining groups.
Bartner begins his 45th season as leader of the band
This year’s schedule of new halftime shows at home football games includes a tribute to Trojan great Louis Zamperini.
Hollywood’s Band returns to the Hollywood Bowl
The Trojan Marching Band performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic this weekend.
Trojan Marching Band sets sail for its annual Catalina jaunt
The band will perform for the 25th consecutive year on the streets of Avalon.
Trojan Marching Band to salute the city with songs
Images of Robert Jensen art will accompany the performance.
USC band bangs the drums in Shanghai
The USC Trojan Marching Band drumline performes during the grand opening of the Old Navy flagship store in China.
USC band’s weekend plan set in stone
Leading concrete trucks through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday may not be a typical parade for the USC Trojan Marching Band, but it could be a record-breaker.
Trojan Marching Band to perform at NHL Stadium Series
The USC Trojan Marching Band will perform as part of the pregame festivities for the inaugural game of the 2014 NHL Stadium Series.
USC band marks 40th anniversary of first trip to Notre Dame
When the Trojan Marching Band takes the field at Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 19 for the USC-Notre Dame game, it will “stir the echoes” of four decades ago.
Silvestri to guest conduct USC band for return of High School Band Day
Grammy award-winning composer Alan Silvestri will join the USC Trojan Marching Band at halftime Sept. 21 during the USC vs. Utah State football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
A Saturday musical tribute to the late Jerry Buss
The USC Trojan Marching Band will present a tribute to the late Jerry Buss Sept. 14 at the USC vs. Boston College football game.
Music and art to come together at Bovard Auditorium
For 43 years, music has been Arthur Bartner’s life. During this time, he has produced great tunes as director of the USC Trojan Marching Band and, in the spring, the USC Concert Band.
USC band members learn a prehistoric lesson
The music from a very modern marching band accompanies the primitive adventures of an animated film’s titular family in DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods.
USC band’s historic high notes in Summer Olympics
The Olympics celebrate the glory of sports, and USC athletes have proudly represented the Trojans well, earning a gold medal at every Summer Games since 1912.
Trojan Marching Band to visit London for pre-Olympics tour
It’ll be the biggest thing to hit London this summer — well, at least until Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in June and opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics two months later.
Bartner Celebrates His 250th Home Game
USC Trojan Marching Band director Arthur C. Bartner celebrated a triple-digit milestone at USC’s 50-0 victory over UCLA – 250 home games at the helm of The Spirit of Troy. During this span, the Trojans won 186 times and had a record of 24-16-2 against the Bruins.
A Super Weekend Due for Hollywood’s Band
Trojan football fans know that when defensive stars Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Clay Matthews of the Green Bay Packers take the field for Super Bowl XLV, it will mark the 42nd time USC has been represented at pro football’s biggest game.
USC Band Enjoys an All-Star Summer
As members of the USC Trojan Marching Band work 14-hour days in the August sun during Band Camp, they can wistfully look back at a summer packed with special events, unique media appearances and memorable encounters with celebrities.