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 2025 season, the Walled Lake Marching Band earned 1st place in the Flight I 2025 MCBA State Championships at Ford Field for the second year in a row! In addition, WLMB earned 1st place in all 2025 local competitions in Flight I at Lakeland, Novi, Lake Orion, Clarkston and Dewitt. WLMB also performed at Grand Nationals in Indianapolis in November 2025 and placed in the top 40 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 about playing an instrument in marching band or being part of the color guard!

Please join us for our 2026 Marching Band Information & Ice Cream Night on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 in the Walled Lake Central band room!

In the meantime, 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 2026 will take place on April 27th and April 28th, 2026 from 6:30pm - 8pm (Choose one date to attend). See details soon on our 2026 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.