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 2023 season, WLMB earned 1st place in Flight I at the Lake Orion, Novi and Plymouth-Canton Competitions, and 2nd place in the Flight I 2023 MCBA State Championships, receiving the caption awards for Outstanding Percussion, Music and Visual Effect. WLMB performed at Grand Nationals in Indianapolis in November 2023 and placed 3rd in the nation in our Class AAA, and 21st out of all bands nationally!
Interested In Marching Band?
Are you an 8th grader or potential marching band member? We would love to answer any questions you might have!
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 2024 will take place on Tues, April 23rd & Wed, April 24th! See details on our 2024 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!
2024 Show: ENCHANTED
Walled Lake Marching Band Leadership
Co-Directors
Patrick Dudzinski, Walled Lake Western, patrickdudzinski@wlcsd.org
Grant Prater, Walled Lake Central grantprater@wlcsd.org
Assistant Director & Percussion Director
Nick Pourcho, nickpourcho@teachers.wlcsd.org
Color Guard Director
Seth Williams, sethwilliams@teachers.wlcsd.org
Walled Lake Marching 2024 Band Boosters Board
Co-Presidents
Macy Selecman, macyselecman@wlmarchingband.org
Brandi Robinson, brandirobinson@wlmarchingband.org
Co-Vice Presidents
Kelly Schrubba, kschrubba@gmail.com
Brandi Brendtke, brandigmsptsa@gmail.com
Treasurer
Tommy Henning, tommyhenning@wlmarchingband.org
Secretary
Nora Ashoo, noraashoo7@gmail.com
Co-Directors of Logistics
Susan Kolinski, kolinskism2@gmail.com
Ellen McDonald, ellenmcdonald@wlcsd.org
Director of Administration
Jen Springer, jenaspringer@gmail.com
Director of Communications
Ronalee Henderhan, rphenderhan@gmail.com
Dues/Membership Administrator
Katie Malisow, kmalisow@sbcglobal.net
General Questions/Communications? Please email us at info@wlmarchingband.org
Links to our related organizations:
Walled Lake Performance Ensemble
Social Media:
Facebook: Walled Lake Marching Band, Walled Lake Central Bands, Walled Lake Western Bands
Instagram: Walled Lake Marching Band, Walled Lake Color Guard, Walled Lake Percussion