"I struggled my first year with being away from home. I'm the oldest of four. When I left, I knew I would miss them. Through the MMB, I was able to find my home on campus and get those friendships that are founded not only on love, but on empowering each other.”

"I would say drumline has a great culture because it's relaxed and everyone is on the same page and dedicated to a common vision to be the best drumline we could be."

“The Michigan band is an ensemble that represents Michigan at many game day events, but on a deeper and more personal level, the MMB is a special community that supports one another and encourages each other to be better.”

On a hot August day, members of the MMB lay sprawled on the turf, chugging water and occupying every inch of shade the tower was able to give. For Delaney Cadman, this was familiar. Marching in eighty and ninety-degree heat was just like back home in California. It was the snow and twelve-degree windchill that were new.

"I am a very emotional person by nature. . . I used to hate it. . . I realized over the years that being an emotional person is very much a strength because it shows how much I care about the things I do. I try to be very kind to myself as a musician and as a person.”

Our music teachers played an important role in our music journey. This Thanksgiving, the Michigan Marching Band wants to celebrate our wonderful music educators for all that they do.

“Something I really appreciate about the MMB is that we put an emphasis on friendship and collaboration in leadership, and we build a community through that leadership. The leaders that have inspired me most are the ones that make me feel valued and who are genuinely friends with mee and tke the time to get to know me as a person. That’s what I want to do in my role: I want to be their friend and make their college experience great, like others did for me.”

“Everyone can depend on one another," Singh said. "We can talk to one another and we support each other's achievements. We go to one another's concerts and events. We are not just confined to band; we are a family in every aspect.”

“We are competitors, but also friends. We all love each other and can’t wait to see where we all end up. . . It’s a cool little world we all share.”

“Getting to know the students was the best part,” Zamora said. “Learning about what made students click. And it showed up in their schoolwork. They were more confident in their work. We would adjust the curriculum to give the students a valuable learning experience that was on pace with them.”

"I have also become much more outgoing. I wouldn't do public speaking, and now I am giving speeches and talking to people. It's something I still struggle with but I've improved a lot because I have that community. I am TBS president. I am roommates with the KKPSI president. It's super awesome to have that tight-knit family that wants the best for the band and works really hard."

"I loved chemistry and I've known I wanted to be an engineer since middle school," Ellis said. "I love the problem solving and the artistry involved in making the solution work in the best way possible.”