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GVSU Athletic Bands
Participating in one of the Laker Athletic Bands is an exciting opportunity!
"Pride of the Midwest" Marching Band
Basketball Pep Band
Volleyball Pep Band
Soccer Drumline
A first-class musical experience and an instant sense of belonging and family!
"Pride of the Midwest" Marching Band
Course: MUS 107 01
Prerequisite: Audition required
Class Meeting: M, W, F: 4:00-5:50pm / Tuesday: 6;00-7:30pm
*Color Guard and Drumline Sectionals 7:30-9:00pm on Tuesdays
Other Rehearsals: Saturday Morning of Home Games
Instructor: Dr. John T. Martin ([email protected])
"Pulse of Laker Basketball"
GVSU Basketball Pep Band Website
Course: MUS 111 01 (Winter Only)
Membership: 36 Winds; 2 Drumset; 1 Feature Twirler; 1 Student Conductor
Prerequisite: Audition required
Rehearsals: 3-4 rehearsal before beginning of season
Schedule: Games begin in November and continue into March/April
Instructor: Dr. John T. Martin ([email protected])
Women's Volleyball Pep Band
Dates: Fall Only
Membership: 18 Winds; 2 Drumset
Prerequisite: Audition required
Stipend provided for members
Instructor: Dr. John T. Martin ([email protected])
Women's Soccer Drumline
Soccer Drumline Website
Dates: Fall Only
Membership: 5-6 members
Prerequisite: Audition required
Stipend provided for members
Instructor: Dr. John T. Martin ([email protected])