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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 …

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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 …

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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

Top News of 2025

News

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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

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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