Michigan Marching Band
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March 21, 2023
A half century of women in the Michigan Marching Band
The 2022-23 school year marks 50 years since the passing of Title IX, which allowed women to join the Michigan Marching Band.
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February 16, 2023
Marching band’s Elbel Field poised for major makeover
U-M’s iconic Elbel Field will be transformed into one of the country’s best marching band practice facilities after the Board of Regents approved a project design and authorized construction.
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December 8, 2022
University to add 2,300 beds to Central Campus housing
U-M will develop its first new Central Campus housing for first-year students in decades by adding a residence hall and dining facility on what is currently Elbel Field. The marching band’s practice facility will move a block north.
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September 9, 2021
‘Spectacular’ halftime show to commemorate 9/11 anniversary
In commemoration of 9/11’s 20th anniversary, the Michigan Marching Band will present what its directors says is the most elaborate, extravagant and spectacular live program college football fans will see that day.
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August 31, 2021
U-M Heritage: The Long Note
This week, the Record launches a new feature highlighting stories of the university’s past, as presented by the U-M Heritage Project. The first story in this series profiles William Revelli, legendary leader of the U-M Bands.
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October 26, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Oct. 26-Nov. 1
On Oct. 31, 1914, the Michigan Marching Band formed a block “M” while performing at Harvard Stadium. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1.
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October 19, 2020
The show must go on: Michigan Marching Band goes virtual
While Michigan football returns this weekend, the Michigan Marching Band will not be on the field. It is preparing its first show in a virtual season that has changed nearly all aspects of the band experience.
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September 18, 2017
Women on the field
In 1971, during an era when women on campus were advocating for inclusion in areas traditionally reserved for men, U-M eliminated its policy that allowed only men to join the Michigan Marching Band.
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November 7, 2016
Michigan Marching Band anniversary
The University of Michigan Marching Band in 1897, one year after its formation and when formal uniforms were “still a thing of the future.” The band celebrates its 120th anniversary this month.