FANFARE BAND

The Michigan Fanfare Band performs at a variety of celebrations and events nationwide such as weddings, retirement parties, birthday parties, and corporate events. The members of the Fanfare Band are the top players of each section of the MMB. They are selected based on chair audition results at the beginning of each marching band season.

  • Stadium Band

    The Fanfare Band plays throughout the stands of the Big House during the third quarter of all home football games. Keep an eye out for an up-close look at the Fanfare Band during your next visit to a home Michigan Football game!

  • Instrumentation

    The instrumentation of the Fanfare Band is as follows. The Drum Major may make a special appearance upon request.

    • 1 conductor

    • 1 piccolo

    • 3 clarinets

    • 3 alto saxophones

    • 1 tenor saxophone

    • 9 trumpets

    • 4 horns

    • 5 trombones

    • 2 euphoniums

    • 3 tubas

  • Hire The Fanfare Band

    Have the Michigan Fanfare Band be a part of your special event and celebrate in true Maize & Blue fashion! To request the Michigan Fanfare Band perform at your event, please submit the form at the link below at least one month before your event.

    The Fanfare Band does not include members of the Michigan Drumline or Flags. Please contact the MMB office directly if you are interested in hiring the Michigan Drumline at mmb.info@umich.edu.