Welcome to the Walled Lake Marching Band!

The Walled Lake Marching Band is composed of students from Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Western High Schools in Walled Lake, Michigan. The Walled Lake Marching Band was formed in 2021.

In the 2024 season, the Walled Lake Marching Band earned 1st place in the Flight I 2024 MCBA State Championships, receiving the caption awards for Outstanding Percussion, Auxiliary, Visual Effect and General Effect. In addition, WLMB earned 1st place in all 2024 local competitions in Flight I at Lakeland, Grand Blanc, Novi and Grand Ledge. WLMB performed at Grand Nationals in Indianapolis in November 2024 and placed in the top 30 marching bands in the country.

Interested in Marching Band?

Are you an 8th grader or potential marching band member? We would love to answer any questions you might have!

Did you miss our 2025 Information & Ice Cream Night on Tuesday, February 4th? No worries! Here is the information that was presented:

Directors' Presentation from Information Night

Information Night Packet with more details

Please feel free to contact us at info@wlmarchingband.org with any questions about anything! Also, take a look at the student testimonials below and at our Frequently Asked Questions & Testimonials page for parent testimonials as well!

Registration for 2025 will take place on April 15th and April 16th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8pm (Choose one date to attend). See details on our 2025 Registration page!

Why Join Marching Band?

Marching band is about so much more than just marching!

Why join marching band?

Students learn and practice valuable life skills Including communication, empathy, perseverance, responsibility, selflessness, accountability, leadership, good sportsmanship, time management, and have improved physical fitness and stamina!

New students to the marching band meet so many other students before their first year of high school begins! When they walk into 9th grade, they already have friends all across the grades and across the school!

Here are some quotes directly from our students about how marching band has made an impact on their lives:

"Best decision I ever made!"

"My section is my family! We take care of each other, keep each other in check, and push one another to improve. Section leaders instill the sense of belonging and most importantly a member will never face life alone!"

See more testimonials from students below and see our Frequently Asked Questions & Testimonials page for Parent Testimonials as well!

2025 Show: Charmed

Step into a world of mystique and allure as Walled Lake Marching Band unveils Charmed, a mesmerizing production inspired by the ancient art of snake charming. This evocative performance explores the hypnotic relationship between the charmer and the serpent—an intricate dance of power, control, and seduction. Set in a sleek, contemporary atmosphere, the production weaves music, movement and spellbinding visuals, with the color guard embodying the serpent’s unpredictable nature. —who truly holds the power? Prepare to be entranced.