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3 schools use the "Bands" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (3)
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If you thought school mascots were all about animals or mythical creatures, you're in for a surprise. Meet the "Bands," a unique mascot type that's more about the beat than the beast. Used by three schools, this inanimate object mascot is surprisingly popular, especially in Illinois where it's the most popular per capita. Imagine cheering on your school's band as they march onto the field, their music and energy pumping up the crowd. It's a great way to celebrate the school's musical talents and the spirit that comes with it. So, the next time you hear about the "Bands," you'll know they're making their mark in a very special way [ICON_music].
Hear how the Bands fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Bands banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Riley Patel
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 3 schools per million residents, the Bands is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Garcia
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Bands delivers the perfect object energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Bands mascot across 1 state.
The Bands shows up most in Illinois (3). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Bands as a Object mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object.
Other programs adopt the Bands most often (2 schools). High School (1) also feature this mascot.