SEC marching bands that have won the prestigious Sudler Trophy for excellence

as presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

"The purpose of the Sudler Trophy is to identify and recognize collegiate marching bands of particular excellence who have made outstanding contributions to the American way of life. The Sudler Trophy is awarded annually to a college or university marching band which has demonstrated the highest musical standards and innovative marching routines and ideas, and which has made important contributions to the advancement of the performance standards of college marching bands over a period of years." -- John Philip Sousa Foundation

Congratulations, SEC bands!

-- Auburn University Marching Band
-- Fightin' Texas Aggie Band
-- Georgia Redcoat Marching Band
-- Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band
-- Alabama Million Dollar Marching Band
-- The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band
-- University of Florida Pride of the Sunshine Band
-- University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band
-- University of Texas Longhorn Band

EDIT: My unbiased list of the BEST marching bands in the SEC in order (I've seen'em all in person) and people, this is hard, too.
All the bands listed are great bands and are musically excellent.....not much difference from #1 to #10........my top ten........

#1......LSU (370 members)
#2......Auburn (380 members)
#3......Georgia (440 members)
#4......Texas (381 members)
#5......Tennessee (415 members)
#6......Florida (380 members)
#7......Arkansas (381 members)
#8......South Carolina (360 members)
#9..... Texas A&M (400 members)
#10....Oklahoma (333 members)