This is Not A Drill
During pregame, after the sweep lines, the band transitions into this iconic form.
What is Hollow Block M?
The person is the voice of Michigan Stadium, and the MMB.
Who is Carl Grapentine?
These two Rank Leaders' names both start with the letter "B".
Who are Brooke and Brandon?
This calypso style MMB traditional first debuted in a halftime show in which all the music was was based on The Victors.
What is Calyptors?
This rehearsal spot for the MMB used to be paved until 2011 when it was first turfed over.
What is Elbel Field?
The name of the app the MMB uses to learn coordinates. (HINT: "trio"!)
What is UDB?
Taking over for Kelly Bertoni, he is our newest drum major.
Who is Walter Aguilar?
These two Rank Leaders are both majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
Who are Max and Liam?
Another beloved tune; the place for which it is named was under construction for most of last summer - even preventing our usual parade to the stadium during band week.
What is Hoover Street Rag?
There are a total of 5 dorms on the Hill. This one is reserved only for non-freshman.
What is Stockwell?
Time for dessert! Once a year the band performs this ‘sweet’ routine during pregame.
What is Cake?
Dr. Pasquale hails from Texas but got his Masters and Doctorate on the other side of the Red River at this institution.
What is the University of Oklahoma?
This Rank Leader is the Trumpet Social Chair.
Who is Jane?
Let’s Go Blue has been a staple in the Michigan Band for decades, we can thank a member of this section for its creation.
What is the Tuba section?
There are three campus unions. This one opened its doors to women in 1956.
What is the Michigan Union?
Ouch my arches hurt! But at least I have the smooth voice of this famous Michigan Alumni to hype up the stadium before the team enters the field.
Who is James Earl Jones?
Dr Frey has been around the country getting his education. However he got his start conducting as associate director at this western state college. Go Rams!
What is Colorado State University?
This Rank Leader has a sibling also currently in the MMB.
Who is Grant?
Brothers Elwood and Jake got their start as a sketch on Saturday Night Live before the MMB adopted this tune.
What is Blues Brothers?
This beloved coffee shop, specializing in unique and tasty flavor combos, has recently gone out of business in the Ann Arbor area.
What is Espresso Royale?
While trumpets traditionally march in ranks H, I, J, and K, the pregame block consists of ranks A through this letter (if you don’t include the Drum Major and Twirlers).
What is Rank S? (Rank U for Drum Majors and Twirlers)
Our flag instructor, Joan Nobel-Pruitt, used to march with this drum corps.
What is Phantom Regiment?
This Rank Leader is from Weidman, MI.
Who is Hannah?
In 1911 Michigan adopted this new tune to replace the Victors as its fight song after departing the Western Conference.
What is Varsity?
Though the record attendance is over 115,000 fans, The Big House only has a listed capacity of this many people.
What 107,000 people?