See photos and hear from students who traveled to Ireland with Illinois State University’s Big Red Marching Machine band over spring break 2017.
Photos: Big Red Marching Machine takes on Ireland
Unit: Bands
Big Red Marching Machine wins Best Overall Band at two international competitions
Over spring break, 175 students from the Big Red Marching Machine (BRMM) traveled to Ireland to participate in multiple competitions and performances, bringing home best overall band honors.
December 1 concert to pay tribute to George Foeller and feature guest soloist Neal Corwell
The Illinois State University Symphonic Band and University Band will hold a joint December concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, honoring former director of bands, George Foeller.
Campus Dining spotlights John Green Scholarship recipients
Seniors Karli Bonges and Danielle Hall received the John Green Scholarship through Campus Dining Services.
Retirement reception for Connie Bryant, April 27
A retirement reception for Connie Bryant will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in Cook Hall, room 212. Remarks will be at 4:30 p.m.
Big Red Marching Machine announces 2016-2017 drum majors
Director of the Big Red Marching Machine and Assistant Director of Bands, Gavin Smith are pleased to introduce the 2016-2017 drum majors: Connor Bowman, Alex Finley, Ariel Furgat, and Sarah Rasmussen. Returning for his fourth year as a member of the Big Red Marching Machine, Bowman is a music education major, who has been both a
ISU Wind Symphony wins 2015 American Prize
The Illinois State University Wind Symphony, conducted by Martin Seggelke, was named the 2015 American Prize winner in Band/Ensemble Performance.
Sound off: One season with the Big Red Marching Machine
Members of the Big Red Marching Machine are among the University’s best ambassadors, instilling pride and sparking collegiate memories every time they take up their instruments.
Video: Sisters share Big Red Marching Machine legacy
Together, the three Vasel sisters are part of an Illinois State marching band tradition that stretches back more than 80 years. Big Red, or BRMM, has 285 members this fall and thousands of alumni.
Video: Big Red Marching Machine performs at Fox TV event
Illinois State’s Big Red Marching Machine recently traveled to Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago to meet patients and promote a new Fox TV show.
