The Virginia Tech Regimental Band, also known as The Highty Tighties, The VPI Cadet Band, or The Band Company was established in 1893 as a military marching band unit in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Virginia Tech also has had since 1974, a non-military marching band, The Marching Virginians.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
The Highty Tighties made their debut at The 51st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1977 and appeared for the next five selected years in 1981, 1987, 1991, 1999, and 2007.