Covid 19 has affected school, sports, and events since nearly the beginning of the year. That hasn’t stopped the Chippewa Marching Band at Central Michigan University from having a good time, and supporting the team in other ways. The band may not be able to marching like normal, and take persuasions such as horn guards to prevent germs from spreading, but the band still finds ways to have fun. Starting with the game on November 4th against Ohio University, the Chippewa Marching Band will be cheering socially distant in the stands at Kelly Shorts Stadium.
Gabby Bass, Senior Drum Major of the ChippewaMarching Band, conducts the band as the sunsets on Jack Sanders field on 11/03/2020. “I’m so proud of how far the band has come, and can’t wait for game day tomorrow” Bass said.The Color Guard practices pregame as the band plays on during a challenging season, hours before kickoff. The cymbals might not be the most popular section in the band, but are definitely the most unique. They are more visual with their instruments, and can get a crowds attention, especially during the playing of the schools Alma Mater. Graduate Assistant Ryan Cupp, conducts to the band on the sidelines while the band runs through their halftime piece “Music from Swan Lake.”
Brendan Kwietniewski: Media Photography 