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!

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"Pride of the Midwest" Marching Band

GVSU Marching Band Website

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

Volleyball Pep Band Website

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])

 



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