Alumni Band
Greetings Bronco Marching Band alumni!
Excitement is high for this year’s Alumni Band as we continue into our second century of BMB seasons! As in previous years, Alumni Band participants will perform with the Bronco Marching Band during pre-game, in the stands, and after the game.
Alumni Band Reservation:
2025 Alumni Band schedule
Friday (10/10/25)
4:00-5:40pm BMB Rehearsal @ Lawson Practice Lot (Not required, but you are more than welcome to attend!)
7:00pm Bronco Marching Band Alumni Reception (Richmond Center Lobby)
Saturday (10/11/25)
7:45am Truck Unloads (Waldo Stadium)
8:00am BMB Gameday Sectionals (Waldo Stadium)
8:30am BMB Gameday Rehearsal
- Music Arcs
- Stretch Block/Fundamentals
8:45am Alumni Band Check-in/Instrument Distribution if needed
9:00am Halftime Rehearsal
9:15am Alumni Band Music Rehearsal (Seelye Center)
- I’ve Got a Gal In Kalamazoo
- Stands Tunes
- Fight Song
9:45am Alumni Join BMB for Pre-game Rehearsal (Waldo Stadium)
10:15am Rehearsal Ends
10:25am Field is cleared
12:45pm Bronco Walk Pep Band call-time (Kanley Track)
1:00pm Unload Truck
1:30pm BMB & BMB Alumni Pregame Sectionals (Kanley Track)
2:00pm Pregame Concert
2:30pm March over to Waldo Stadium
3:10pm PREGAME!!
3:30pm Kick-off! Beat the Cardinals!
7:00pm Postgame Concert/Dismiss/Load Truck
2025 Bronco Marching Band Alumni Reception
Last year's BMB Alumni Reception was a smash and we are doing it again! Join us and your BMB alumni friends for a great social event on Friday night in the Richmond Center Lobby. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and an open beer & wine bar.
This is a great way to reconnect with those that you served in the BMB with and to meet fellow BMB alums from other seasons. Details will be published nearer to the event date.
Parking
The closest lots to park in would be in the Miller Auditorium Parking Structure or in Lot 34 (directly to the south of the structure).
Rehearsal: Park in Lot 10 (behind the stadium press box). Then, proceed into the stadium and check-in at the tunnel area to the field. After rehearsal ends, you must move your cars immediately.
Game Parking: Parking Details Coming Soon!
Music
Alumni Band members will join the Bronco Marching Band in pre-game, stands and post-game. During pre-game, this means you will join us for “I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo” and the Alma Mater (singing). Click here for the music files.
Instruments
It may be possible to borrow an instrument from the Bronco Marching Band. We have a limited supply and will accommodate the Alumni Band to the best of our ability. Please indicate that you need a school instrument in the registration form. Someone will be in touch with you to indicate if one is available.
Game Tickets
Participating Alumni Band members will get free admission to the game and sit in the stands with the Bronco Marching Band. For spouses or other guests, contact the Bronco Ticket Office at wmubroncos.com or 1-888-4-WMU-TIX. Unfortunately, we cannot provide tickets for non-participating alumni.
Attire
Rehearsal attire is casual and weather appropriate. For the game be sure to wear your Bronco Marching Band Alumni Band jacket or WMU clothing or colors.
We are very excited about Homecoming and the Alumni Band this year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact broncoband@wmich.edu. Go Broncos!!