Michigan Marching Band

Though there is evidence of one or more bands formed at the University of Michigan between 1844 and 1859,{{cite web | url=https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sm4AAOSwCJxaALRB/s-l1600.jpg | title=Touchdown, U.S.A. | date=1961 | publisher=Vanguard Stereolab | access-date=2019-05-08 | quote=...in 1844 occurred the first known mention of the band... in 1859 a group of fifteen music-minded students organized themselves...}} there is no continuous link between those early groups and the organization of a 22-member university band by Harry dePont on November 13, 1896.{{Citation | last1=Shaw | first1=Wilfred Byron | last2=Donelly | first2=Walter Arthur | title=The University of Michigan, an Encyclopedic Survey | place=Ann Arbor, MI | publisher=University of Michigan Press | volume=4 | year=1958 | chapter=Student Life and Organizations | pages=1871–1872 | quote=Much of the early data on the Band has been lost, however... Unfortunately, all too little is known about the Band between the time of the Civil War and the turn of the century... According to a short history written by Henri P. dePont ('02), who played the cornet, the first genuine University Band was organized in the fall of 1896. | language=en | chapter-url=https://quod.lib.umich.edu/u/umsurvey/AAS3302.0004.001/1:3.2.23?rgn=div3;view=fulltext | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507153222/https://quod.lib.umich.edu/u/umsurvey/AAS3302.0004.001/1:3.2.23%3Frgn%3Ddiv3;view%3Dfulltext | archive-date=2019-05-07 }} [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015082560684;view=1up;seq=535 Alt URL] At the start, the dePont-organized band received no financial support from the university.{{cite web | url=https://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhlead/umich-bhl-861154?view=text | title=BHL: Band (University of Michigan) records | website=quod.lib.umich.edu | publisher=Bentley Historical Library |access-date=2019-05-01}} The band's first performance was for the Law School's observance of Washington's Birthday on February 22, 1897. University president James Burrill Angell granted dePont's request for rehearsal space in Room A of University Hall, and by 1898 the band was being referred to as the "University of Michigan Band" and performed at football games.{{Citation | title = For The Final Game | newspaper = Detroit Free Press | date = 22 November 1898 | pages = 3 |quote=Students will take the U of M Band to Chicago.}}

The ensemble disbanded in early 1903, but reunited that fall. Eugene J. Fischer became the band's conductor with the start of the 1906 season. During Wilfred Wilson's subsequent tenure as director, membership in the band grew to nearly 100 musicians and the university allocated permanent space for the band's use in Morris Hall. Nicholas Falcone was appointed as conductor in 1927. The band became an adjunct part of the university in 1929.

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During the Michigan–Ohio State football game in 1932, the MMB first performed a "script Ohio" formation. That field formation was subsequently embellished by the Ohio State University Marching Band, which continues to perform a similar field routine today.{{cite web |title=Script Ohio Controversy |work=OSU v Michigan |publisher=Ohio State University Archives |date=2002-10-12 |url=http://library.osu.edu/sites/archives/OSUvsMichigan/scriptohio.htm |access-date=2019-03-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061026090107/http://library.osu.edu/sites/archives/OSUvsMichigan/scriptohio.htm |archive-date=2006-10-26}} The band performed at the Century of Progress exhibition in Chicago in October 1933.{{cite web | title=Varsity Band Plans Concert at Exhibition | publisher=The Michigan Daily | date=1933-10-24 |url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071755941/187 |access-date=2019-05-08}}

On August 26, 1935, while Bernard Hirsch was serving as Acting Conductor during Nicholas Falcone's medical leave due to hearing loss, the university offered Falcone's position to William D. Revelli, who accepted.{{cite web |last1=Dobos |first1=Joseph |last2=Berz |first2=William |title=Nicholas Falcone, The Band Director You've Probably Never Heard Of |url=https://www.umbaa.org/system/resources/W1siZiIsIjIwMTUvMDYvMTkvMTgvNDQvMTIvNjAwL0ZhbGNvbmVfQXJ0aWNsZS5wZGYiXV0/Falcone%20Article.pdf |website=University of Michigan Band Alumni Association |publisher=The University of Michigan Band Alumni Association |access-date=22 March 2021}} By 1942, the band had been "voted 'All-American Band' by the nation's sportswriters" for two consecutive years.{{cite web | title=Marching Band Wins All-American Honors | publisher=The Michigan Daily | date=1941-02-25 |url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756089/43 |access-date=2021-03-19}} The band was able to continue performing during the years of World War II. The band's home was relocated to Harris Hall in 1946.

Life featured the band's New York City performance in its October 30, 1950, edition that included an Alfred Eisenstadt photograph of children marching behind drum major Dick Smith.{{cite web |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AkwEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA108 |title=The Michigan Band: It Steps Fastest and Plays Best of the College Outfits That Provide Music and Spectacle on Football Fields |last=Eisenstadt |first=Alfred |date=1950-10-30 | volume=29 | issue=28 | pages=108–115 |publisher=Life Magazine |access-date=2019-05-13}} During Homecoming Weekend in November 1950, sixty-five former Michigan bandsmen attended a reunion which resulted in the formation of the University of Michigan Band Alumni Association. In 1953, the Alumni Band began to join the regular band playing and marching at the Homecoming pre-game and halftime shows.{{cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QoEJAQAAMAAJ&q=-site%3Amichiganmarchingband.com+1953+alumni+homecoming+michigan+band&pg=PT636 | title=School of Music, Theatre & Dance Programs | publisher=University of Michigan School of Music | date=1996 |access-date=2019-05-06}} George R. Cavender was appointed as Assistant Director of Bands for the University of Michigan in 1952.{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.michiganmarchingband.com/history |website=Michigan Marching Band |publisher=Michigan Marching Band |access-date=9 February 2021}} The band was featured on a color broadcast of the "Today Show" with host Dave Garroway in October 1955.{{cite web | title=NBC To Transmit From Ann Arbor In Color TV | publisher=The Michigan Daily | date=1955-10-27 |url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756394/257 |access-date=2019-05-17}} The MMB performed in the so-called "Snow Bowl" game against Ohio State in late November,{{cite web | title=Michigan Band Pushes Through Ohio Blizzard | publisher=The Michigan Daily | date=1950-11-28 |url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756287/402 |access-date=2021-02-05}} and later traveled by train{{cite book |last1=Rea |first1=Walter |title=The President's Report to the Board of Regents for the Academic Year ... Financial Statement for the Fiscal Year |date=1950 |publisher=University of Michigan Libraries |page=42 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FBniAAAAMAAJ&dq=1951+rose+bowl+band+train&pg=PA42 |access-date=20 March 2021}} to perform in the 1951 Rose Bowl.{{cite web |last1=Wise |first1=William |title=Michigan Band on the field at 1951 Rose Bowl |url=https://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhl/x-bl017257/bl017257 |website=Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan Bentley Image Bank |publisher=University of Michigan |access-date=20 March 2021}}

Starting in 1961, the Symphony Band recorded several music albums released by Vanguard Records that were credited to "University of Michigan Band." These albums documented the continued, functional specialization of the various ensembles comprising the Michigan Bands at that time. The Varsity Band played at basketball games and campus affairs. The Symphony Band performed in more traditional concert settings. The Marching Band performed at football games.{{cite web | url=https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KywAAOSwo8BbIy4N/s-l1600.jpg | title=Kick Off, U.S.A.! | date=1964 | publisher=Vanguard Stereolab | access-date=2019-05-08 | quote=This fluid group divides itself into different units. The University of Michigan Marching Band plays at all the home football games and travels with the team to off-campus games.}} The band received new uniforms, percussion equipment, and fiberglass sousaphones in 1962.{{cite web | title=New Band Uniforms | publisher=The Michigan Daily | date=1962-10-06 |url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754324/254 |access-date=2019-05-06}} The annual Band-O-Rama concert was first held in November 1964.{{cite web | title = Band-O-Rama: True Blue! {{pipe}} Happening @ Michigan | date = 2018-10-21 | url=https://events.umich.edu/event/52124 | access-date = May 6, 2019 | quote=A tried and true U-M tradition, Band-O-Rama: True Blue! celebrates its 54th anniversary with a mixture of classic repertoire from many musical genres including traditional favorites for fans of all things blue. }} The band performed its "Peace Show" at the nationally televised Michigan-Ohio State football game in 1969.{{cite web | title = Michigan Marching Band Performs Peace Show at Ohio State Game | website = YouTube | date = November 22, 1969 | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSKqrMnwBVk | access-date = May 5, 2019 }} The MMB also performed at the 1970 Rose Bowl following the 1969 season.

In 1970, Carl Grapentine was appointed the band announcer, becoming the "Voice of the Michigan Bands" (and, since 2006, the "Voice of Michigan Stadium").{{cite web | last = Raskauskas | first = Stephen | title = Classical radio host Carl Grapentine announces retirement from "dream job" at WFMT | website = wfmt.com | publisher = WFMT | date = February 20, 2018 | url = https://www.wfmt.com/2018/02/20/classical-radio-host-carl-grapentine-announces-retirement-dream-job-wfmt/ | access-date = May 3, 2019 | quote=...Carl has been the "stadium voice" of the University of Michigan Marching Band for forty-eight seasons – his voice being heard on national telecasts of sixteen Rose Bowls and numerous other bowl games. In 2006, he also assumed the responsibilities of game announcer at Michigan Stadium. }}{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2013/10/carl_grapentine_proud_to_be_th.html |title=Beyond Michigan football: Carl Grapentine is proud to be the voice of Michigan Stadium - mlive.com |website=mlive.com |date=19 October 2013 |publisher=MLive |access-date=2019-05-06}} The performance block had grown to 210 members.{{Citation | title = U-M Band Is Tuning Up For Trip To Rose Bowl | newspaper = Ann Arbor News | date = 16 December 1969 | pages = 13 | url = https://aadl.org/aa_news_19691216_p13-u-m_band_is_tuning_up_for_trip_to_rose_bowl | access-date=2019-05-01 | quote=For 210 band members, the trip to the Rose Bowl will take work and concentrated effort. }} Dr. Revelli retired from the band in the summer of 1971 and was succeeded by Cavender. Women were allowed to join the marching band starting in 1972.{{cite web |last1=Tobin |first1=James |title=Women, take the field! |url=https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2015/01/21/women-take-the-field/ |website=Michigan Today |date=21 January 2015 |publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan |access-date=20 March 2021}} The MMB performed as part of the halftime show at 1973's Super Bowl VII, collaborating with Woody Herman and Andy Williams.{{cite web | last = White | first = R.J. | title = Every Super Bowl halftime show performer: From Maroon 5 to marching bands and everything in-between - CBSSports.com | website = CBSSports.com | publisher = CBS | date = February 3, 2019 | url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/every-super-bowl-halftime-show-performer-from-maroon-5-to-marching-bands-and-everything-in-between/| access-date = May 1, 2019 }} A new facility, named Revelli Hall, was built to house the marching band. The MMB's practice field formally known as Wines Field was renamed Elbel Field.{{cite web |last1=Schackman |first1=Grace |last2=Cummings |first2=Wil |title=A Century At State and Huron |url=https://aadl.org/aaobserver/18522 |website=Ann Arbor District Library |publisher=Ann Arbor Observer |access-date=20 March 2021}} Cavender retired in 1979 and was succeeded by Glenn Richter. The MMB performed at the 1972,{{Citation | title = Shuffling The Cards - Band Rivalry Mellows | newspaper = The Stanford Daily | date = 24 September 1973 | pages = 17 | url = https://stanforddailyarchive.com/cgi-bin/stanford?a=d&d=stanford19730924-01.2.70&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-------# | access-date=2019-05-01 | quote=...the LSJUMB gained national notoriety at the 1972 Rose Bowl when several members of the Stanford band ran through the Michigan marching formations during a practice session, tossed footballs around and allegedly threw rocks at some of the Michigan bandsmen. }} 1977,{{Citation | title = Music at Michigan | publisher = The University of Michigan School of Music | date = March 1977 | pages = 18 | volume=10 | issue=9 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7nQJAQAAMAAJ&q=%22rose+bowl%22+1977+%22michigan+Marching+Band%22&pg=RA1-PA77 | access-date=2019-05-01 }} 1978,{{Citation | title = Music at Michigan | publisher = The University of Michigan School of Music | date = April 1979 | pages = 8 | volume=12 | issue=10 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7nQJAQAAMAAJ&q=%22rose+bowl%22+1978+%22michigan+Marching+Band%22&pg=RA1-PA78 | access-date=2019-05-01 }} and 1979 Rose Bowl games, as well as at the 1976 Orange Bowl game.{{cite news |title=Blame Lee Corso? {{pipe}} This Week in Michigan Football History |url=https://www.sj-r.com/article/20141025/blogs/310259993 |access-date=20 March 2021 |work=The State Journal-Register |date=Oct 25, 2014}} The 1978 Rose Bowl performance featured the first public performance of the John Williams' musical score to the movie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.{{Citation | title = Michigan Band Plans Premiere | newspaper = Pasadena Star-News | date = 30 December 1977 | pages = A7 |quote=Conductor of the University of Michigan marching band George Cavender is proud of what he has lined up for the 1978 Rose Bowl, which will feature the first public performance of the musical score to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." }}

Eric Becher succeeded Richter as the MMB's conductor in 1980. The band appeared on the television special, A Bob Hope Celebration on October 22, 1981.{{cite book | last = Hyatt | first = Wesley | title = Bob Hope on TV: Thanks for the Video Memories | publisher = BearManor Media | date = 2017 | pages = 197 | language = en | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=uYtEDwAAQBAJ&q=%22A+bob+hope+celebration%22&pg=PT197 | isbn = 978-1629332185 | quote= ...the high-stepping University of Michigan Marching Band plays its fight song and exits around Bob when he enters.}} In 1982, the MMB performed in Super Bowl XVI{{cite news |last=Pasche |first=Paula |date=15 July 2015 |title=When Silverdome hosted Super Bowl XVI reviews mixed |url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/when-silverdome-hosted-super-bowl-xvi-reviews-mixed/article_ea2c349f-4c9c-5c25-8844-ed14a38cbb50.html |newspaper=The Oakland Press |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502172415/https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/when-silverdome-hosted-super-bowl-xvi-reviews-mixed/article_ea2c349f-4c9c-5c25-8844-ed14a38cbb50.html |archive-date=May 2, 2019 |access-date=April 12, 2024}} and was selected as the inaugural winner of the Sudler Trophy.{{cite web |url=https://sousafoundation.net/sub_menu_items/1 |title=Past Sudler Trophy Recipients |website=sousafoundation.net |publisher=The Sudler Trophy Committee |access-date=2019-03-06}} The MMB also performed at the final game of the 1984 World Series{{cite book | last = Aardal | first = Kristen | title = Michigan Ensian | publisher = University of Michigan | date = 1985 | pages = 179 | language = en | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7YHuAAAAMAAJ&q=1984+%22World+Series%22++%22marching+band%22&pg=PA179 | quote=Due to their reputation for excellence, the band again performed at a Detroit Lions game at the Pontiac Silverdome and provided entertainment at Tiger Stadium the night Detroit clinched the World Series.}} in Tiger Stadium{{cite web|url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1984/B10140DET1984.htm|title=1984 World Series Game 5 - San Diego Padres vs. Detroit Tigers|access-date=September 13, 2009|publisher=Retrosheet}} and survived a mob attack in the riot that followed.{{Citation | title = A great day for Tigers... ...but not for Detroit | newspaper = The Michigan Daily | date = 16 October 1984 | last=Blackwell | first=Katie | url = https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754746/432 | access-date=2019-05-02 | quote=The crowd attacked the bus that carried the Michigan Marching Band, breaking every window. }} In 1989, Jerry Luckhardt became the MMB's conductor. The MMB performed at the 1981,{{cite AV media | title = NBC Coverage of the 1981 Rose Bowl | medium = Television | publisher = NBC | location = Pasadena | date = 1 January 1981 | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgZRjBF6rxM }} 1983,{{cite web | last=Cobb | first=Adam | title = UCLA Band - Chapter 9 – 1982 to 1992 | website = uclaband.com | publisher = UCLA | date = January 17, 2017 | url = http://uclaband.com/history/detailed-history/chapter-09/ | access-date = May 3, 2019 | quote=1983 The Rose Bowl... Following the Michigan Band's performance at halftime... }} 1987,{{cite AV media | people = Mike Powell / Allsport | date = January 1, 1987 | title = Michigan Band | medium = Photograph | url = https://www.gettyimages.co.jp/detail/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F/the-michigan-band-plays-during-their-15-22-loss-to-arizona-%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F/360994 | access-date = May 3, 2019 | format = JPG | location = Pasadena, CA | publisher = Getty Images | id = 360994 | quote =The Michigan band plays during their 15-22 loss to Arizona State at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. }} and 1989 Rose Bowl{{Citation | title = The Victors | newspaper = The Michigan Daily | date = 5 January 1989 | pages = 3 | url = https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754837/5 | access-date=2019-05-03 | quote=The drum section of the 225-member Michigan Marching Band warms up before marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade. }} games.

Dr. Gary Lewis became Director of the MMB in 1990. On November 20, 1992, the MMB appeared as musical guests on the ABC television variety show, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.{{Citation | title = Detroit comes a-LIVE! for Regis and Kathie Lee | newspaper = Detroit Free Press | date = 21 November 1992 | pages = 34 | url = https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/99197685/ | access-date=2019-04-30 | quote=...Gifford entered the arena... with Philbin at her side and the marching band behind. }} Jeff Grogan directed the band for the 1995 season. Dr. Kevin Sedatole was appointed as Director of the MMB in 1996, with Grogan remaining as Assistant Director.{{Citation | last=Nesbit | first=Joanne | title=Sedatole named Marching Band director; Grogan will assist | newspaper=The University Record | date=1996-03-19 | url=https://record.umich.edu/articles/sedatore-named-marching-band-director-grogan-will-assist/ | access-date=2019-05-06 | quote=Kevin Sedatole will assume the duties of director in July. Jeff Grogan, who has served the band as interim marching band director this past year, will become the assistant director. }} Dr. James Tapia was appointed as Director of the MMB in 1999.{{cite web |url=https://record.umich.edu/articles/michigan-native-tapia-returns-to-direct-marching-band/ |title=Michigan native Tapia returns to direct Marching Band |last=Nesbit .|first=Joanne |date=1999-09-07 |access-date=2019-05-09}} The band performed at the 1990 Rose Bowl.{{Citation | last=Verdi | first=Bob | title=BO'S LAST HURRAH NOTHING TO CHEER - Chicago Tribune | newspaper=Chicago Tribune | date=January 2, 1990 | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1990-01-02-9001010840-story.html | access-date=2019-05-01 | quote=Just as the Michigan marching band strikes up a preamble to impending victory... }}

In 2001, Jamie L. Nix was hired as the 13th Director of the MMB. That same year, the MMB elected Karen England as its first female Drum Major.{{cite web |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/content/woman-front-england-makes-debut |title=Woman Up Front |last=Koivu |first=Lisa |date=2001-09-05 |website=michigandaily.com |publisher=The Michigan Daily |access-date=2019-03-07 |quote=LSA senior Karen England of Greenville made her debut as the band's first female drum major Saturday.}} On January 2, 2007, having performed at the Rose Bowl the previous day,{{cite web |last1=Klarecki |first1=Carolyn |title=A week in the life of the Michigan Marching Band |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/content/week-life-michigan-marching-band |website=The Michigan Daily |date=22 October 2009 |publisher=The University of Michigan |access-date=20 March 2021}} the Michigan Marching Band attended the arrival of President Gerald Ford's body in Grand Rapids, Michigan.{{cite web |author= |title=Memorial Services in the Congress of the United States and Tributes in Eulogy of Gerald R. Ford |url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CDOC-110hdoc61/html/CDOC-110hdoc61.htm#:~:text=University%20of%20Michigan%20Marching%20Band%20(Ann%20Arbor%2C%20Michigan)%3A%0A%0A%60%60Ruffles%20and%20Flourishes%27%27%0A%0A%60%60Hail%20to%20the%20Chief%27%27%0A%0A21-Gun%20Salute%20(5%20second%20interval)%0A%0A%60%60The%20Yellow%20and%20Blue%27%27%0A%0A%60%60Hail%20to%20the%20Victors%27%27 |publisher=United States Government Publishing Office |date=May 22, 2007 |access-date=May 8, 2023 }} The MMB honored President Ford's funeral procession with somber performances of "Ruffles and Flourishes," "Hail to the Chief," "The Yellow and Blue," and "The Victors."{{cite AV media | title=UM Marching Band honors President Ford | medium=Video | publisher=C-Span | location=Grand Rapids, Michigan | date=2007-01-02 | url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4559260/um-marching-band-honors-president-ford }} Dr. Scott Boerma succeeded Nix as director of the band that same year.{{Citation | title=New Man on the Ladder {{pipe}} The Michigan Daily | newspaper=The Michigan Daily | date=2007-11-01 | last=Bambery | first=Zoe | url=https://www.michigandaily.com/content/new-man-ladder | access-date=2019-05-06 | quote=Nix left his post after last season to study for a doctoral degree at the University of Miami. }}

In 2013, Dr. John Pasquale became Director of the MMB. He replaced Dr. Scott Boerma, who announced his resignation as director following the 2013 Outback Bowl to take the position of Director of Bands at his alma mater, Western Michigan University.{{cite web |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/article/01pasquale-announced-new-marching-band-director24/ |title=Marching Band Gets New Leader |last=Stoppelmann |first=Danielle |date=2013-01-23 |website=michigandaily.com |publisher=The Michigan Daily |access-date=2019-03-06 |quote=John Pasquale, assistant director of bands and associate director of marching and athletic bands, was named Wednesday as the next director of Michigan Marching and Athletics Bands, the Band announced on its Facebook page Wednesday. Pasquale will replace Scott Boerma, who resigned from the position on Jan. 8. to accept a position as director of bands at Western Michigan University, his alma mater.}}{{cite web |url=https://smtd.umich.edu/about/faculty-profiles/john-pasquale/ |title=John Pasquale {{pipe}} U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance |website=smtd.umich.edu |publisher=University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance |access-date=2019-05-06}} Dr. Andrea Brown was hired as the band's Associate Director, becoming the first female Associate Director at the University of Michigan.{{cite web |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/article/blog-dr-andrea-brown-hired-assistant-director-mmb |title=Andrea Brown to be assistant director of Marching and Athletic Bands |last=Shenouda |first=Stephanie |date=2013-04-23 |website=michigandaily.com |publisher=The Michigan Daily |access-date=2019-05-06 |quote=Brown is the first female in University history to be selected for this position...}} In 2015, the band collaborated with conductor Alan Gilbert and the brass section of the New York Philharmonic for a halftime performance consisting of 1,000 performers.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/09/25/new-york-philharmonic-brass-section-to-play-halftime-show/72793904/ |title=New York Philharmonic Brass Section to Play Halftime Show |date=2015-09-25 |website=usatoday.com |publisher=USA Today |access-date=2021-02-05 |quote=The performance is at the Wolverines homecoming game against Northwestern on Oct. 10 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Michigan announced Friday that New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert will conduct the brass section during the show.}}

The Michigan Marching Band announced an entirely virtual season for the 2020-2021 academic year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.{{Cite web|title=The show must go on: Michigan Marching Band goes virtual {{!}} Arts & Culture|url=https://arts.umich.edu/news-features/the-show-must-go-on-michigan-marching-band-goes-virtual/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=arts.umich.edu}}

On September 11, 2021, for the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the Michigan Marching Band performed a tribute show entitled "We Remember," in conjunction with Durant Design.{{Cite web|title=Michigan Marching Band's illuminated 9/11 halftime tribute wows fans at Michigan Stadium {{!}} Arts & Culture|url=https://arts.umich.edu/news-features/michigan-marching-bands-illuminated-9-11-halftime-tribute-wows-fans-at-michigan-stadium/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=arts.umich.edu}} The show featured selections from John Williams' Summon the Heroes; West Side Story's Mambo; Billy Joel's New York State of Mind; Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind; Hamilton's Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story; Woody Guthrie's This Land is Your Land; and John Philip Sousa's Stars & Stripes Forever.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-08|title=Michigan Marching Band commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11 with 'most spectacular halftime show to date'|url=https://news.umich.edu/michigan-marching-band-commemorates-20th-anniversary-of-9-11-with-most-spectacular-halftime-show-to-date/|access-date=2021-09-12|website=University of Michigan News|language=en-US}}

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• HAIL (2024){{Cite AV media notes |title=HAIL |year=2024}}
• Forever Valiant (2017){{Cite AV media notes |title=Forever Valiant |year=2017}}
• This is Michigan (2012){{Cite AV media notes |title=This is Michigan |others=Scott Boerma, Director |year=2012}}
• 2008 Season Highlights (2009){{Cite AV media notes |title=2008 Season Highlights |year=2009 |publisher=Regents Of The University Of Michigan |id=UMMBCDSPS }}
• Gameday Faves: Michigan Wolverines Classics (2009){{cite web |title=Gameday Faves: Michigan Wolverines Classics |url=https://www.amazon.com/Gameday-Faves-Michigan-Wolverines-Classics/dp/B002VBVHYE/ |website=Amazon.com |publisher=2Thumbz Entertainment |access-date=20 April 2020}}
• The Maize Album (2009){{Cite AV media notes |title=The Maize Album |others=Scott Boerma, Director |year=2009}}
• The Blue Album (2008){{Cite AV media notes |title=The Blue Album |others=Jamie L. Nix, Director |year=2008}}
• 2005 Season Highlights (2005){{Cite AV media notes |title=2005 Season Highlights |year=2005}}
• The Victors Valiant (2003){{Cite AV media notes |title=The Victors Valiant |others=Jamie L. Nix, Director |year=2003}}
• 2002 Season Highlights (2002){{Cite AV media notes |title=2002 Season Highlights}}
• It's All About Blue (2000){{Cite AV media notes |title=It's All About Blue |others=Dr. James R. Tapia, Director |year=2000}}
• Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue (1998){{Cite AV media notes |title=Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue |others=Kevin L. Sedatole, Director |year=1998 |publisher=Regents Of The University Of Michigan |id=UMMBCD006}}
• A Saturday Tradition (1993){{Cite AV media notes |title=A Saturday Tradition |year=1993 |publisher=Regents Of The University Of Michigan |id=UMMBCD001}}
• Fire Up... It's Saturday (1985){{Cite AV media notes |title=Fire Up... It's Saturday |others=Eric A. Becher, Conductor |year=1985 |publisher=The University Of Michigan Marching Band }}
• 1983 Rose Bowl Highlights (1983){{Cite AV media notes |title=1983 Rose Bowl Highlights |publisher=Mark Custom Recording Service |id=PC 23719}}
• Halftime Classics (1978){{Cite AV media notes |title=Halftime Classics |others=George R. Cavender, Conductor |year=1978 |publisher=University of Michigan School of Music |id=SM0008}}
• "Revelli's Michigan Stadium Echoes" 1935 — 1971 (Unknown date after 1970){{Cite AV media notes |title=Revelli's Michigan Stadium Echoes" 1935 — 1971 |others=William D. Revelli, Director |publisher=The University Of Michigan |id=CA-RM 111484}}
• MICHIGAN (1972){{Cite AV media notes |title=MICHIGAN |others=George Cavender-Director |year=1972 |publisher=Five Star Records |id=FSRS-3302 }}
• The Yellow And Blue / The Victors-March (1926){{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QoEJAQAAMAAJ&q=%22In+December+of+1925%2C+the+Michigan+%22Varsity%22+Band+traveled+to+Detroit+to+record+Varsity%2C+Victors%2C+and+The+Yellow+and+Blue.%22&pg=PT633|title=School of Music, Theatre & Dance Programs|website=books.google.com|year=1996|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-08 | quote=In December of 1925, the Michigan "Varsity" Band traveled to Detroit to record Varsity, Victors, and The Yellow and Blue.}}{{Cite AV media notes |title=The Yellow And Blue / The Victors-March |others=Wilfred Wilson, Director |year=1926 |publisher=Victor Talking Machine Co. |id=19971 |location=Camden, NJ }}

• Various Artists: Gameday Faves: Classic College Fight Songs (Volume 2): "The Victors - Michigan Wolverines (Live)" (2008){{cite web |title=Gameday Faves: Classic College Fight Songs (Volume 2) |url=https://www.amazon.com/Gameday-Faves-Classic-College-Fight/dp/B002OUTGAO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Gameday+Faves%3A+Classic+College+Fight+Songs+%28Volume+2%29&qid=1587182092&sr=8-1 |website=Amazon |access-date=18 April 2020}}
• Destiny's Child: Destiny Fulfilled: "Lose My Breath," drum cadence sample (2004){{cite web|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/free-samples|title=Free Samples|work=The Michigan Daily|publisher=University of Michigan|date=2006-11-30|access-date=2013-01-26}}

• Take The Field (2019){{Cite web|title="Take The Field" Documentary Series Renewed|url=http://www.collegemarching.com/content/take-the-field-documentary-series-renewed|access-date=2021-09-12|website=College Marching Bands|language=english}}
• The Band Director (1973){{Citation | title = "The Band Director" Wins Two Awards | journal = Music at Michigan | volume = 9 | issue = 1 | pages = 1 | publisher = The University of Michigan School of Music | location = Ann Arbor | date = July 1975 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7nQJAQAAMAAJ&q=%22The+Band+Director%22&pg=RA1-PA11}}
• Marching For Roses (1971){{Citation | title = Educational film/video locator of the Consortium of University Film Centers and R.R. Bowker | volume=2 | date = 1986 | pages = 1953 | isbn=9780835221818 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=tn4OAQAAMAAJ&q=%22rose+bowl%22+1979+%22michigan+Marching+Band%22

| access-date=2019-05-01 | quote=Documents the University of Michigan Marching Band in its various stages of preparation for the 1970 Rose Bowl performance in Pasadena... }}

• Pow Pow (1960){{Citation | title = Two Film Shows Set In Center Series | newspaper = The National Jewish POST and OPINION | date = 15 November 1963 | pages = 2 | url = https://newspapers.library.in.gov/?a=d&d=JPOST19631115-01.1.2&srpos=2&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-%22pow+pow%22------

| access-date=2024-04-13 | quote="Pow Pow" produced in 1960 is a lark, through the rain, with telephoto lens, dissecting the University of Michigan marching band. The band's purposefulness, high seriousness, and utter dedication are shown as never before. }}

• Here Comes the Band (1951){{cite book |date=1952 |title=Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series |publisher=United States Copyright Office |page=18 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FS4hAQAAIAAJ&q=%22Here+Comes+the+Band%22&pg=RA2-PA18 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-30 |quote=Summary: A behind-the-scene story which shows the practice and drilling required to train the University of Michigan's 150-men marching band for their performance at each football game.}}

• Love, Simon: "Bad Romance," "What Is Love" (2018){{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1681451/|title=University of Michigan Marching Band - IMDb|website=imdb.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-29}}
• Deliver Us from Eva: "The Victors" (2003)
• Bicentennial Man: "The Washington Post" (1999)
• The Waterboy: "Entry Cadence," "Temptation," "Hawaiian War Chant" (1998)
• The Sixth Man: "Let's Go Blue" (1997)

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