2023 Halftime SHows
Next Episode In… - November 25, 2023
Music Selections:
Happy Days - written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel, performed by Pratt & McClain
Movin’ On Up (Theme from “The Jeffersons”) - written by Ja’Net DuBois and Jeff Barry, performed by Ja’Net DuBois
Game of Thrones Main Title Theme - composed by Ramin Djawadi
Succession (Main Title Theme) - composed by Nicholas Britell
The Mandalorian - composed by Ludwig Göransson
Music from Ted Lasso - composed by Marcus Mumford and Tom Howe
Musical Arrangements by Andrew Putnam, Richard Frey, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
This week, we’re performing a few of our favorite themes from some of the biggest TV shows! From classic sitcoms to modern fantasy epics, there’s something for everyone on the curated Big House streaming service. Sit back, grab your favorite snack, and get ready to channel surf with us!
Saturday's halftime show was a heartfelt surprise, sponsored in honor of MMB trumpet alumnus Jeff Lutz (LSA ’77), with love from his wife Cathy (LSA ‘77, MED ’80), son Andrew and his wife Mehreen, and son Ryan (LSA ’09). Forever, Lutz Go Blue!
What a Wonderful World - November 4, 2023
Music Selections:
Joy to the World - written by Hoyt Axton, performed by Three Dog Night
Into the Wild - written by PJ Bianco and LP, performed by LP
Music from “Will of the People” - written by Matthew Bellamy, performed by Muse
Down to the River - Traditional
Rise - written and performed by Eddie Vedder
Let It Grow from “The Lorax” - written by John Powell and Cinco Paul, performed by The Lorax Singers
Musical Arrangements by Richard Frey and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
This week, the MMB is celebrating the beauty and splendor of our planet Earth! With music from films like Into the Wild and The Lorax, we are showing our love for this pale blue dot we call home!
The Michigan Marching Band would like to thank Bill and Janelle Sykes for their generous support of this halftime performance.
Tales As Old As Time - October 14, 2023
Music Selections:
Danse Bacchanale from “Samson et Dalila” - composed by Camille Saint-Saëns
Le café (Danse arabe) and Trépak (Danse russe) from “The Nutcracker” - composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Farandole from “L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2” - composed by Georges Bizet
Overture from “William Tell” - composed by Gioachino Rossini
Act IV: Scène and Scène finale from “Swan Lake” - composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma, Richard Frey, Andrew Putnam, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
Get your tickets, we’re going to the theatre! This Saturday, the MMB is excited to perform selections from our favorite stage productions. We’ll charge with the cavalry and dance the ballet as we celebrate some of the most iconic musical compositions to grace the stage!
Made In Michigan - September 23, 2023
Music Selections:
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
I Say a Little Prayer - written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, arranged for and performed by Aretha Franklin
Safari Song - written by Joshua Michael Kiszka, Jacob Thomas Kiszka, Samuel Francis Kiszka, and Daniel Robert Wagner, performed by Greta Van Fleet
Wolverine Wobble - composed by Jerry Bilik
The Victors
Calyptors
Let’s Go Blue
Musical Arrangements by Jerry Bilik, Scott Boerma, Richard Frey, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Lindsey Schueller
The Great Lakes State, the Wolverine State, a Water Winter Wonderland. Michigan is home to breathtaking views, wonderful people, and incredible music! This week, the Michigan Marching Band is celebrating the rich musical heritage of our state with “Made In Michigan.” After the sounds of Motown and Greta Van Fleet, the Michigan Alumni Band joins us in debuting a new composition by Jerry Bilik entitled The Wolverine Wobble!
Who’s Bad? - September 16, 2023
Music Selections:
How Bad Can I Be? from “The Lorax” - composed by John Powell and KoOoLk0jAk, performed by Ed Helms
Bad Guy - written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, performed by Billie Eilish
Poor Unfortunate Souls from “The Little Mermaid” - written by Howard Ashman and Alen Menken, performed by Pat Carroll
Be Prepared from “The Lion King” - written by Elton John and Tim Rice, performed by Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings
Defying Gravity from “Wicked” - composed by Stephen Schwartz, originally performed by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma & Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Corey Jahlas
This week, the MMB is embracing our Wicked side with “Who’s Bad?” We’re excited to bring songs by our favorite baddies from the stage and screen to the Big House!
Heartthrobs - September 9, 2023
Music Selections:
Eleanor Rigby - written by Lennon-McCartney, performed by The Beatles
Butter - written by Jenna Andrews, Rob Grimaldi, Stephen Kirk, RM, Alex Bilowitz, Sebastian Garcia, and Ron Perry, performed by BTS
Time Of Our Life - written by Young K, Jae, Sungjin, Wonpil, and Hong Ji-sang, performed by Day6
Motownphilly - written by Dallas Austin, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris, and Shawn Stockman, performed by Boyz II Men
End of the Road - written by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Daryl Simmons, performed by Boyz II Men
As It Was - written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, and Tyler Johnson, performed by Harry Styles
Music for a Sushi Restaurant - written by Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson, and Mitch Rowland, performed by Harry Styles
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma, Richard Frey, Andrew Putnam, and Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Corey Jahlas
Since the dawn of “Beatlemania,” boy bands have been an integral part of the music industry. We’re excited to celebrate these beloved groups with this week’s halftime show, “Heartthrobs!” Featuring music from The Beatles, BTS, Day6, Boyz II Men, and Harry Styles, join the MMB as we commemorate the boy bands that danced their way into our hearts!
The Michigan Marching Band would like to thank the Cozad Family: Dave, Kathy, Kyle (’16), and Alyssa (’22) for their support of this halftime performance.
Let’s Groove! - September 2, 2023
Music Selections:
I Will Survive - written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, performed by Gloria Gaynor
You Should Be Dancing - written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb, performed by the Bee Gees
Boogie Wonderland - written by Allee Willis and Jon Lind, performed by Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
September - written by Al McKay, Maurice White, and Allee Willis, performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
Dancing Queen - written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson, performed by ABBA
Musical Arrangements by Scott Boerma, Richard Frey, & Chuck Ricotta
Flag Choreography by Joan Noble-Pruett
Drill by Richard Frey
The seventies were an age of change, blazing colors, and groovy, syncopated bass lines. Join the MMB as we explore fusion and funk in our disco-themed halftime show, "Let's Groove!", featuring music from popular seventies artists like the Bee Gees, ABBA, Gloria Gaynor, and Earth, Wind and Fire.
