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Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band

Spartan Marching Band
SchoolMichigan State University
ConferenceBig Ten
Founded1870
DirectorDavid Thornton (2017-present)
Associate DirectorArris Golden (2018-present)
Members300+
Fight song"Victory for MSU"
Uniform
Websitehttp://www.spartanmarchingband.com

The Spartan Marching Band (SMB) is the marching band of Michigan State University. The band has over 300 members[1] and was founded in 1870.[2] Notable music educator Leonard Falcone directed the band from 1927 through 1967.[3]

The band performs every year at home football games, travels to some away games, as well as various events held by the university. The band has also performed for five U.S. Presidents, performed at five Rose Bowls, two World's Fairs, and one World Series.[4]

  1. ^ "Spartan Marching Band | MSU College of Music". www.music.msu.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ "Spartan Marching Band History". Spartan Band. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. ^ Fickett, Jean H. (2002). "A History of Music Education at Michigan State University". Journal of Historical Research in Music Education. 23 (2): 119–135. doi:10.1177/153660060202300204. ISSN 1536-6006. JSTOR 40215245. S2CID 157878838.
  4. ^ Official website of the Spartan Marching Band Accessed 7/12/06.

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