Warrior Band

We Want YOU in the Wayne State University Warrior Band!

Fill out our interest form!

Coming to Wayne State University this fall? Were you in marching band in high school? If so, join the WSU Warrior Marching Band! Earn a modest activity award scholarship while participating in an activity you love and bolstering the campus spirit!

The Warrior Marching Band is a 0 credit class (MUA 0804) OR 1 credit class (MUA 2804) that rehearses every Th/Fr 5:30-7:30 and game day Saturday mornings. We perform at every home football game.

To join our summer mailing list or to ask any additional questions, please email Dr. James Fusik, Director of Athletic Bands, at jfusik@wayne.edu

Wayne State Warrior Marching Band Fall 2023 Information

For incoming freshmen or new members joining the Warrior Marching Band for the Fall 2023 season, we are excited to welcome you to Wayne State! The best and most up-to-date way for the band to contact you with specific information in the summer is to fill out our quick informational Google Interest form.

It is also linked on the Warrior Band Facebook and Instagram pages. Please give us a like for periodic updates on special events throughout the summer.

Preseason Dates: The Warrior Band meets for preseason band camp the full week before classes begin, 9 AM to 5 PM, Aug 21-26, Monday-Saturday. In addition there is a two-day precamp for drumline and color guard, Aug 17-18.

Audition - There is no audition to become a member of the Warrior Band if you have previous marching experience in High School. Music for the season will be posted online a month before band camp, giving an idea of the proficiency level required.

Registration - Please sign up for MUA 0804 or MUA 2804 to enroll in Warrior Band. Rehearsals take place on Tom Adams Field from 5:30 to 7:30 Thursday and Friday nights, and four hours before kickoff on game days. This can be done at freshmen orientation, or through a departmental advisor.

Scholarship money: There are monies available to offset the cost of University Tuition in the form of Activity Awards: funding is contingent on available department funds, but typically range in the $300-$400 range for first-year members and $500 for returning members. This is paid directly to your university account.

Friendship and Inclusion: The Warrior Band represents students from all areas and majors across campus we are an inclusive, supportive group that strives to connect all members in relationships that develop a sense of belonging to the university and your fellow students we are an easy way to meet and befriend a diverse and positive population. It is typical to form friendships that can last beyond the normal meetings of the band.

What to do: please fill out the online interest form linked on our social media, and follow the Warrior Marching Band on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and you will get the specific pre-season packet in the summer.

Game Schedule: See the WSU Athletics page for the home football schedule. Attendance is mandatory for all members at all games, www.WSUAthletics.com.

For On-Campus Students: For early move-in required for students living on campus for marching band camp, registration is important, with a deadline of July 15 as well as a request form for the Office of Student Housing. This will be emailed to members who have registered and/or filled out the interest form. Lunch is provided in the dining hall every day.

For additional questions students may have, do not hesitate to send to our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, or to email Dr. James Fusik, Director, at jfusik@wayne.edu.