University of Arizona Band Reunites for Super Bowl I Anniversary

The 1967 Symphonic Marching Band members gathered at Arizona Stadium to commemorate their historic halftime show.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Members of the 1967 University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band reunited at Arizona Stadium on January 13th to celebrate the 59th anniversary of their historic halftime performance at the first-ever Super Bowl game in 1967.

Why it matters

The University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band's halftime show at Super Bowl I is considered a landmark moment in college marching band history, as they were the first to perform at the newly created championship game between the NFL and AFL.

The details

The band members, now in their late 70s and 80s, gathered to reminisce about the experience of performing in front of a then-record television audience of over 51 million viewers. They shared stories about the intense preparation leading up to the big game and the thrill of taking the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

  • The 1967 University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band performed at Super Bowl I on January 15, 1967.
  • The band members reunited at Arizona Stadium on January 13, 2026 to commemorate the 59th anniversary of their historic halftime show.

The players

University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band

The college marching band from the University of Arizona that performed the halftime show at the first Super Bowl game in 1967.

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What they’re saying

“It was the thrill of a lifetime to perform in front of that huge audience. We had no idea the Super Bowl would become the spectacle it is today.”

— Diane Hernandez, Former Symphonic Marching Band member (Tucson.com)

The takeaway

The University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band's performance at Super Bowl I set the stage for the grand halftime shows that have become a beloved tradition of the big game, showcasing the talents of college musicians on the national stage.