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Chippewa Marching Band Excellence Fund has raised $ 2,033 from 13 gifts!

Chippewa Marching Band Excellence Fund

Support over one hundred years of Bands at Central Michigan University during GivingTuesday!

In Fall 1923, Music Department Head J. Harold Powers enlisted sixteen players and, with the assistance of Registrar and Dean of Men Charles C. Barnes, formed a new Central Normal Band to lend spirit to Football Games. From that first appearance to today, the Central Band program has continued to be integral to campus life and has grown in excellence and stature.

All Central Band Alumni have shared in the development of our strong traditions of musicianship, excellence, and leadership.

Fire Up for 1,000! Can you help us reach 1,500?

Dec 02, 2025

CMU alumni and friends, thank you for 1,000 gifts on GivingTuesday. We’re one more donor goal away from unlocking a $500 gift for the Finish Up Chips Scholarship that helps students who are near graduation. Give a gift to any fund to participate!

$500

250 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 250 donors, $500 goes to the CMU General Scholarship Fund!

250 / 250 Gifts

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$500

750 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 750 donors, $500 goes to the Ignite Scholarship – For First Generation Students.

750 / 750 Gifts

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$500

500 Donor Challenge