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Giving
Bronco Marching Band
… Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Bronco Marching Band. The BMB is one of the nation's premiere college marching bands. Comprised of students from virtually every …
https://wmich.edu/marchingband/giving
Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream
College of Education and Human Development
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/06/early-childhood-major-cleans-organizes-her-way-towards-fulfilling-her-late
History
Bronco Marching Band
… History The Bronco Marching Band has provided spirit at games and events at Western … University since in 1915. Learn more about our Bronco Marching Band below. Timeline A timeline of the Bronco …
https://wmich.edu/marchingband/history
Spring 2026 Honors College Course Catalog
Lee Honors College
… of capitalism, segregation, desegregation, community abandonment, and revitalization. With the guidance and …
https://wmich.edu/honors/spring26lhc
Post-Meretta Years
Bronco Marching Band
… Richard Swinsick directed the Western Michigan University marching band. He added a flag corps to the band, using them to add … color, movement and excitement to the band’s shows. A new marching style emerged, fashioned after drum and bugle corps …
https://wmich.edu/marchingband/1972-present
Studio Resources
Trombone Program
… Competition Music links Hickey's Music Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association WMU School of Music Trombone …
https://wmich.edu/trombone/academics/resources
Guest Composer
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… performed by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the United States Coast Guard Band, and at many universities and conservatories around the …
https://wmich.edu/music/festivals/spring-conference/guest-conductor
WHAC Weight Loss Challenge 2026 Confirmation
West Hills Athletic Club
https://wmich.edu/westhills/wlc-confirmation
Meretta Marauders Years
Bronco Marching Band
… 1945, a new director joined Western Michigan University's marching band: Leonard Meretta. During Meretta’s 21st year as director of the marching band, the band gained the nickname “Meretta …
https://wmich.edu/marchingband/history/meretta