sentences:  The University of Minnesota Marching Band was formed with 29 members as the University Cadet Band in 1892, functioning as part of the university cadet corps and stationed in the University of Minnesota Armory after its construction in 1896.The band performed its first halftime field show during the 1910 football season at Northrop Field.Among the formations included was the "Block M" that now serves as the University's logo.