The Yale Precision Marching Band (affectionately known as the YPMB, or more simply The Band, for short) is the official marching band of Yale University. It is a scatter band (what some peers might call a "scramble band"), as distinct from university marching bands that emphasize precise movements and geometric field formations. Band members refer to themselves as "The Members Of...", which is derived from their introduction at Yale events. About The Band Aside from Director Thomas C. Duffy and Business Manager Stephanie Theodos Hubbard, the band is largely student-run. The Drum Major conducts the band during rehearsals and at games. The current Drum Major is Brook Smith, JE '25. The Manager works closely with the Drum Major to organize performances and events on-and-off campus and ensure the well-being of the group. The current Manager is Cody Uman, MC '25. The Script Writer guides a production team that writes each week's halftime show. The current Script Writer is Jerell King, BF '24. The Student Arrangers (STUDs) head the Musicological Junta, the student team that arranges music for the shows. The current STUD is Ben Christensen, MC '23. The Social Chair plans social gatherings and bonding events for the band outside of performances. They work to create a comfortable environment for everyone in the band. The current social chairs are Emmy James and Janice Dean, TD '23. The Virtual Presence Coordinator (VirCoord) documents the band's adventures through photos and videos. They post photos of the band on Facebook and they have control over the band's Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. The current VirCoord is Emmy James, TD '23. The band consists of five sections, the leaders of which assist the Drum Major and Manager in the running of the band. They also lead sectionals and provide section morale. The current section leaders are Emily Borr (Woodwinds), PC '25, Brook Smith (Squaaangs), JE '25, and Yaz Liow and Tristan Weaver (KBB), TD '25 and SM '22.5. The Announcer announces and performs the halftime shows during football games, and works closely with Mark Ryba, the play-by-play announcer for Yale football. The current announcer is Janice Dean, TD '23. Notable stunts In October 1985, six YPMB members were suspended after dropping their pants at halftime during the Yale-Holy Cross game. Only one week earlier, the band was forbidden by West Point officials from performing its halftime show during the Army-Yale game for the script's insinuation