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The BRMM Drumline marches in the Labor Day parade.

Spend a Day with the BRMM

April 9, 2022

Come join the Big Red Marching Machine at our annual Spring Game!

We are excited to have you on campus and cannot wait to have you meet the members of the Big Red Marching Machine. To ensure everyone has an optimal experience, we want to provide a few guidelines for the day. For COVID-19 safety protocols, masks are recommended but optional indoors. The concourse of the stadium is considered indoors here at Illinois State University, so if you go to use the restroom, use the mitigation measure you feel most comfortable with. For anyone planning to bring a bag into the stadium, please adhere to our campus “Clear Bag Policy".

The package for the day comes with admission to the game, the opportunity to march to and from the stadium with BRMM, and the opportunity to play in the stands. We will not have a designated meal, but students are welcome to bring money for concessions. This year our primary focus is creating a low stress event, where students are free to come and hang out with BRMM. Our spring football game should only last about an hour, so this is a great opportunity for a taste of college marching band!

Join Us!

Saturday, April 9, 2022

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Itinerary for April 9, 2022:

  • 9:30 a.m.

    BRMM for a Day registration

  • 10:00 a.m.

    Call time for BRMM outside of Cook Hall (sectional rehearsals)

  • 11:50 a.m.

    Parade Block

  • 12:00 p.m.

    Step off for the parade at the "Y"

  • 12:15 p.m.

    Pep Rally at the "Y"

  • 12:30 p.m.

    BRMM in the stands

  • 1:00 p.m.

    Kickoff (GO REDBIRDS!!)

  • 2:15 p.m.

    Game ending (approx.)

  • 2:30 p.m.

    March back to Cook Hall

  • 2:40 p.m.

    Alma Mater and Traditional Dismissal

  • Event Payment Information

    Registration for the April 9 event will close on Wednesday, April at 6 p.m. Payments need to be completed 3 days prior to the event. There is a $5 cost.

    Register

  • What should I wear?

    Students are encouraged to wear either ISU Red or their high school shirt. Participants should dress for the weather – it is early April, so it could be nice, but it could be cold.

  • Questions?

    If you have any questions, please contact Dr. F. Mack Wood, Director, Big Red Marching Machine.

    Dr. F. Mack Wood

Information for parents or guardians

Participants can be dropped off behind Cook Hall. A member of the ISU Bands staff will be at the drop-off point to welcome students and direct them to the check-in table. Parents/guardians are welcome to observe the rehearsal from the q=Quad side of Cook Hall. If you choose to watch the rehearsal, please note that parking is a little bit of a walk from Cook Hall.

Following the game, the band will parade back to Cook Hall. Concluding each performance with the singing of the Alma Mater is one of our most important game day traditions.

Students can be picked up following the Alma Mater behind Cook Hall. Keep in mind that parking and traffic will be a challenge following the game. We recommend parking in red Faculty/Staff lots or green Commuter lots near Cook Hall and walking to the building to meet your student(s).