2022 Halftime SHows
“Life is an Adventure: The Music of Hans Zimmer” with the Marching Illini - November 19, 2022
Music Selections:
“Cornfield Chase” from Interstellar (2014)
“The Battle” from Gladiator (2000)
“Through Heaven’s Eyes” from The Prince of Egypt (1998)
“Drink Up Me Hearties” from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)
Musical Arrangements by Andrew Putnam, Chuck Ricotta, Timon Sherman, and Aaron Kavelman
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett and Kaitlyn Pugh
Drill by Chester Phillips
The Michigan Marching Band and Marching Illini are joining forces to bring you the adventure of a lifetime! Take a trip through the movies with the music of legendary film score composer Hans Zimmer. Join us for an odyssey from the distant past, to the vast depths of the ocean, and the far reaches of outer space.
“What's the point of getting up in the morning unless you're gonna have an adventure? As the moments of our life are ticking away you have to be aware that it needs to be an adventure.” -- Hans Zimmer
“125” - November 12, 2022
Music Selections:
Birthday - The Beatles
Get the Party Started - P!nk
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight - Theodore A. Metz, Lyrics by Joe Hayden
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Adventure is Out There - AJR
Musical Arrangements by Andy Putnam, Jerry Bilik, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Chester Phillips
"Baaaaaand, take the field!" In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the MMB, we invite you to our birthday party! We’ll celebrate with MMB classics like “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight,” and look toward the future with “Don’t Stop Me Now.” After 125 years of excellence and tradition, a spectacular show awaits! Bring your spirit, your love for the Maize and Blue, and, of course, an enthusiasm unknown to mankind for "125."
Learn about our 125 years of history by clicking here.
“Día de Los Muertos” - October 29, 2022
Music Selections:
Recuérdame (Remember Me) from “Coco” - Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
El Son de la Negra - Traditional
La Llorona - Traditional
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma, Chuck Ricotta, and Timon Sherman
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
The Michigan Marching Band is ready to celebrate Día de Los Muertos! The veil between the living world and the spirit world is thinning, and we are excited to greet our loved ones with a vibrant celebration of Mexican music and heritage.
The Michigan Marching Band would like to thank Bill and Janelle Sykes for their generous support of this halftime performance.
Unfamiliar with Día de Los Muertos? Click here to learn about the holiday!
“A Night in New Orleans - October 15, 2022
Music Selections:
Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Sing, Sing, Sing - Louis Prima
Have Thine Own Way, Lord - George C. Stebbins and Adelaide A. Pollard
When the Saints Go Marching In - Traditional Song
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma, Chris Crenshaw, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, and we’re taking a trip down to sunny New Orleans! Swing with us as the land of dreams comes to the Big House, along with special guests Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearing as part of a University Musical Society residency. Be ready to jump, jive, n' wail to some big band tunes!
The Michigan Marching Band would like to thank Bill and Janelle Sykes for their generous support of this halftime performance. The Michigan Marching Band and University Musical Society would also like to thank Elaine and Peter Schweitzer for their sponsorship of the Jazz at Lincoln Center UMS residency.
“About Damn Time” - September 24, 2022
Music Selections:
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Dog Days Are Over - Florence + the Machine
Michigan Traditionals with the University of Michigan Band Alumni Association
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma, Timon Sherman, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Lindsey Schueller
"Presenting the Marching Men of Michigan." These words echoed throughout the Big House until 1972, when—after the passing of Title IX—women were admitted to the ranks of the MMB. Now, the MMB is celebrating the 50th anniversary of female inclusion, female leadership, and female excellence—and it's "About Damn Time." We are excited to take the field with our Alumni Band for our historic 125th season and celebrate the last 50 years.
The MMB would like to thank Anne ('76) E. Missavage, MD for her generous support of today's halftime performance in honor of the 50th anniversary of women in the Michigan Marching Band.
“Places Where We Sing” - September 17, 2022
Music Selections:
On Stage
Lacrimosa from Requiem - Mozart
In The Car
Crazy In Love - Beyoncé
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
On The Silver Screen
Hakuna Matata - The Lion King
We Don’t Talk About Bruno - Encanto
At Karaoke Night
Piano Man - Billy Joel
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Livin’ On a Prayer - Bon Jovi
In the Big House
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Vocal Performances by the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department Class of 2023 and 2024
Musical Arrangements by Jason DeBord, Richard Frey, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
From car concertos to karaoke night, the MMB invites you to bring your voice to the Big House this Saturday. The MMB presents "Places Where We Sing," a collaboration with the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Department featuring several familiar songs. We invite the whole stadium to song along!
The MMB would like to thank the Cieszkowski/Smith family: Tim (MBA Class of ‘95) & Jocelyn, plus Rich, Samantha (‘22), Bailey, Grayson (‘20), Nolan (‘20), and Eloise, who will be Class of 2042, for their support of this halftime performance.
Musical Theatre Soloists (Listed in order of appearance):
Kate Louissant
Cecelia Petrush
Alyssa Carol
Nicholas Askew
Ryo Kamibyashi
Diego Rodriguez
Samantha Rios
Caleb Quezon
Gregory Hoke Faser
Stephanie Prestage
Katherine Cummings
Nicholas Daly
The Cieszowski/Smith Family
“CRUSHED” - SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Music Selections:
Potential Breakup Song - written by Aly Michalka, AJ Michalka, Antonia Armato, & Tim James, performed by Aly & AJ
Fix You - written by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, & Will Champion, performed by Coldplay
good 4 u - written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, Hayley Williams, & Josh Farro, performed by Olivia Rodrigo
Before He Cheats - written by Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, performed by Carrie Underwood
Survivor - written by Beyonce Knowles, Anthony Dent, & Mathew Knowles, performed by Destiny’s Child
Musical Arrangements by Richard Frey & Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
Last week, we celebrated the bliss of new love. Longing gazes, peaceful moments, and even magic carpet rides. But as these special moments become fewer and further between, the seeds of doubt begin to take root. This week, the MMB will continue the story with part two: Was it meant to last or was it too good to be true?
Music Selections:
A Whole New World - written by Alan Menkin & Tim Rice, performed by Brad Kane & Lea Salonga
Skate - written by Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Domitlle Degalle, & JD Beck, performed by Silk Sonic
Heaven/Every Time We Touch - by Bryan Adams and Cascada
“Crush” - September 3, 2022
Our first halftime show is entitled, “Crush!” As the heat of summer fades to fall, fire up with the MMB as we commemorate the excitement of summer love. Sparks will fly, but will those feelings last?
Musical Arrangements by Richard Frey, Scott Boerma, & Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
