University of Michigan Bands

University of Michigan Bands Begun in 1897, the University of Michigan band program encompasses five symphonic ensembles, the Michigan Marching Band, and several athletic ensembles.

The University of Michigan Bands are among the finest and most historic collegiate ensembles in the nation. Consisting of five symphonic ensembles (for both music majors and non-majors), the Michigan Marching Band, and several athletic ensembles, the Michigan Band program has been a central part of the remarkable artistic identity and vibrant spirit of the University of Michigan since its establis

hment in 1897. Giving over one hundred public performances each year and playing for hundreds of thousands of alumni, students, and fans of wind music throughout the world, Michigan Bands are defined by the exceptional standard established by legendary directors, including William D. Revelli and H. Robert Reynolds. That unique legacy was further enhanced by Michael Haithcock and is now carried on by Jason Fettig. The Michigan Marching Band has cultivated an international reputation for creative and exhilarating field shows at the Big House and beyond. Its world renown is shared by the historic Symphony Band and Concert Band, ensembles that have remained at the forefront of exceptional performances and recordings of the finest works for winds, along with a robust tradition of bringing new music into the canon. This page will celebrate the entire scope of the University of Michigan Bands—the music, the people, and the history—and will allow people all over the globe to follow along as the innovative next chapter of this storied program unfolds. Thank you for following and Go Blue!

Performance #2 from the Symphony Band’s recent concert at the North Central Divisional Conference of CBDNA and NBA. Thi...
05/13/2026

Performance #2 from the Symphony Band’s recent concert at the North Central Divisional Conference of CBDNA and NBA.

This collaboration is with our incredible string quartet in residence, the Telegraph Quartet!

University of Michigan Symphony BandConcerto for String Quartet and Wind Ensemble (1930)Erwin SchulhoffI. Allegro moderato 00:00II. Largo 09:16III. Finale ...

Check out this special opening to the recent Symphony Band concert at the North Central Division Conference of CBDNA and...
05/09/2026

Check out this special opening to the recent Symphony Band concert at the North Central Division Conference of CBDNA and the NBA, hosted by the University of Michigan.

More from this dramatic season-ending performance to come soon!

University of Michigan Symphony BandChorale Prelude, "Wir glauben All' an einen Gott" (1739)Johann Sebastian Bacharr. Leopold StokowskiCourtney Snyder, condu...

05/01/2026
Major congratulations to wind conducting student DaJuan Brooks for successfully defending his dissertation today. Go Blu...
04/23/2026

Major congratulations to wind conducting student DaJuan Brooks for successfully defending his dissertation today.

Go Blue, Dr. Brooks!!

Come see the final performances of University Band, Blue Band, and Maize Band this afternoon at 3:00pm in Hill Auditoriu...
04/19/2026

Come see the final performances of University Band, Blue Band, and Maize Band this afternoon at 3:00pm in Hill Auditorium! Directors John Pasquale, Richard Frey, and Jennifer Hepp lead performances of some great music, including Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, Maslanka’s Give Us This Day, and Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song. More information and livestream link are available at https://smtd.umich.edu/event/19-april-2026/

We’re pleased to announce the second of our Fall 2026 incoming studio members, Detrich Morrison-Jones! 💙💛
04/15/2026

We’re pleased to announce the second of our Fall 2026 incoming studio members, Detrich Morrison-Jones! 💙💛

Post CBDNA conference Big House 5k before and after!
04/13/2026

Post CBDNA conference Big House 5k before and after!

04/10/2026

Don't miss the University of Michigan Symphony Band in their final performance of the year, tonight at 7:30pm in Hill Auditorium!
Admission is FREE. There will be no pre-concert talk. Link to all concert info (including livestream): https://smtd.umich.edu/event/10-april-2026-3/

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