A college marching band is one of the most important parts of a college football atmosphere. Because of this, Marching Band Requires a significant amount of work on game day. This story follows the Central Michigan Marching Band as they prepare for and perform at a game.
Marching Band Director Dr. James Batcheller watches as the marching band practices their halftime show Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly Shorts Stadium. Dr. Batcheller was a member of the band during his time at CMU including serving as drum major from 1981-1983.
The trumpet section raises their instruments as drum major Jordan Healey gives an end of practice speech Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Saxephone player Johannah Chapman gets her uniform checked by her section leader Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Student Activity Center.
The CMU Marching Band charges onto the field as they begin their pregame routine Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Drum major Jordan Healey conducts the marching band Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Two members of the piccolo section yell at drum major Jordan Healey to throw an imaginary item to them during one of the band's many game time traditions Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Saxephone player Gaia Herrick (left) and twirler Jade Sayles talk to each other as they wait for the halftime show to start Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
The marching band assumes their "big C" formation during the pregame show Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.