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Chippewa Marching Band Championship Fund

Support one hundred years of Bands at Central Michigan University! 

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. We hope that YOU can join us this fall as we begin a year-long celebration of ONE HUNDRED YEARS of Bands at Central!

Throwback Challenge Winner #4!
Sep 15, 2022

@empc22 on Instagram submitted this throwback photo to support the Chippewa Marching Band Championship Fund. Congrats! The fund has just been awarded $100. 


"Marching band was my favorite part of college. It was like gaining an instant family. Here is 5 generations of our Vet/Rookie family!"


Continue using #cmich130 on Instagram and Twitter with your campus throwback photos and say what scholarship/fund you're supporting for the chance to earn $100 for your choice.

Image for Update: Throwback Challenge Winner #4!
Share Your Throwback Photos!
Sep 13, 2022

Did you know your throwback photos can do more than put a smile on someone’s face? Participate in our Throwback Event all week long for the chance to gain $100 toward the CMU scholarship or fund of your choice! 


How to enter: Post your campus throwback photos on Instagram and Twitter using #cmich130 + mention the CMU scholarship or fund of your choice that you’re supporting. Ten winners will be shown here throughout the week of giving.

$1,000
130 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 130 donors, $1,000 goes to the CMU Student Food Pantry!
130 / 130 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
620 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 620 donors, $1,000 goes to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship!
620 / 620 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
310 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 310 donors, $1,000 goes to The Ignite Scholarship - For First Generation Students!
310 / 310 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
1,300 Donors Challenge
Once we reach 1,300 donors, $1,000 goes to the Students First General Scholarship Fund!
1,300 / 1,300 Gifts
Completed
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