Support 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. We hope that YOU can join us this fall as we celebrate ONE HUNDRED YEARS of Bands at Central!
We’ve reached 1,000 contributions! Thank you so much. A $1,000 gift is going to CMU students, this time to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship. Fire Up Chips!
We’ve reached 750 gifts for CMU students and you’ve unlocked the $750 reward for the Ignite Scholarship - For First Generation Students. Can we reach 1,000 gifts before the day ends?




















