Band Day

2023 High School Band Day

Join us for the 2023 High School Band Day when WMU faces off against the Ball State University Cardinals in Waldo Stadium on Saturday, September 30th! Band Day Participants will spend a day in the life of the Bronco Marching Band. They will rehearse, march to the stadium, perform at halftime and participate in all the pageantry that is a college football gameday. Band Day is open to all high school marching band woodwind, brass, drumline, color guard, and twirler students. The cost per student is $20 and is non-refundable.
 
Each participant receives admission to the game and will perform with the BMB throughout the day. A boxed lunch is included.
 

Registration

Please note that registration is limited to the first 500 applicants. Both form submission and payment are required to hold your spot. 
 
Registration is due by Monday, September 25th.
 
To register, click on the following link and fill out the student's information. You will be prompted through our online store, which is required before the form can be submitted.
 

Music

Students will have the opportunity to perform a halftime show with the Bronco Marching Band, and play in the stands throughout the game. Music will be emailed to each student after they have registered.

Schedule

Detailed itineraries will be emailed to students and posted here once the game time has been officially set. The day will include a rehearsal with the Bronco Marching Band on their practice field, a provided lunch, a pre-game concert at Kanley Track, and the Bronco Football Game!

Attire

Rehearsal attire is casual and weather appropriate. Please be sure you wear closed-toed shoes that are appropriate for marching. No sandals or slides will be permitted. For the game, wear your school's marching uniform. 

Information for Parents/Directors

We are very excited about High School Band Day and the chance to share our campus with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact broncoband@wmich.edu. Go Broncos!