Mad About Marches

Mad About Marches is a sport-centric, orchestra‑powered celebration that fuses school spirit, cinematic thrills, and classic fanfare into one unforgettable evening. The program opens with a pulse‑pounding flurry of iconic marches—from John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post March” and the rousing “Roundball Rock” (the theme to NBA on NBC), to the legendary “Imperial March” and Olympic fanfares of John Williams, and local anthems like the University of Michigan and Michigan State fight songs—splashing the stage with big brass, booming percussion, and instantly recognizable tunes that will have every attendee cheering. The second half keeps the adrenaline soaring with blockbuster motifs such as “Captain America March,” Berlioz’s “March to the Scaffold,” and crowd‑pleasing favorites like “Liberty Bell,” “76 Trombones,” and the ever‑interactive “Radetzky March,” culminating with Verdi’s triumphant “Triumphal March” from Aida and Strauss’s dazzling pageantry. In a season devoted to motion and music, Mad About Marches delivers pure momentum from the first snare snap to the last thunderous chord, making it a must‑watch for band geeks, film‑score fans, or anyone who loves a strong beat and an electrifying show. **Featured marches**: - John Philip Sousa – Washington Post March - John Tesh – Roundball Rock (Theme to NBA on NBC) - William Donald Revelli – University of Michigan Fight Song - John Williams – The Imperial March, Olympic Fanfare/Summon the Heroes - Georges Bizet – March of the Toreadors - Paul Hindemith – March from Symphonic Metamorphosis - Hector Berlioz – March to the Scaffold - John Philip Sousa – Liberty Bell March - Edwin Eugene Bagley – National Emblem March - Alan Silvestri – Captain America March - John Philip Sousa – The Thunderer - John Philip Sousa – Hands Across the Sea - Giuseppe Verdi – Triumphal March from Aida - Johann Strauss Sr. – Radetzky March Details & tickets available for this thrilling orchestral showcase.