Warrior Marching Band
The Woodhaven Marching Band strives to create a fun and inclusive environment for all students while fostering the development of leadership, good character, a love for music and community involvement.
The WMB has performed at venues such as:
Chicago's Field MuseumWalt Disney World's Magic Kingdom ParadeU.S.S. Intrepid Performance, New York, NYAmerica's Thanksgiving Day ParadeDetroit Red Wings Pre-Game PerformanceDetroit Tigers National Anthem PerformanceHitsville USA - Motown MuseumSTAY TUNED FOR 2021/22 SHOW DETAILS!
The Woodhaven Marching Band public Facebook group can be found Here. You can also follow the band on Instagram and Twitter @WoodhavenBand.
Traditions
The History Of The Fight Song / Alma Mater
Fight Song
The Woodhaven Fight song was written for WHS specifically. It is currently not known who wrote the fight song. Director Jim Mobley arrived in 1994 and noticed that there was no score, and that copies for the piece did not match key signature or rhythms instrument to instrument. In 1996-97, the parts were combined into a unified score and the notations and key errors were fixed. Parts were created for instruments that did not have parts. Prior to this, upperclassmen taught freshmen the song by their own written pieces.
The fight song was created on a early iMac, one that had a floppy drive. There is no "original" copy of the score from that time.
Alma Mater
The Alma Mater for WHS was originally a poem written by a student or staff member. The directors came together and picked a college Alma mater for the band to preform for the time being. WHS alumnus Matt Conaway, was asked to create music for the Alma mater. Working with his professor at the University of Indiana, Matt created the new Alma Mater, and we began performing it in 1999. The Woodhaven Marching Band sings the Alma Mater after every event and practice that is hosted. It signifies the understanding of "once a warrior, always a warrior" and the pride that comes along with the group.
Why Join? Hear from some of the members:
"Marching band is the best group to be involved with. The people you meet and the memories that you make will never be forgotten. This band has motivated me to become a better person. Even though marching band can be rough, why miss out on something that is great just because it is difficult? I can truly say with all my heart that this band will always have a tremendous impact on my life."
- Kaylee Alesescu, Class of 2021
"There are no secrets to success. It is the results, preparation, hard work and learning from failure that makes us come back to this sport every year."
- Vivian Mackey, Class of 2020
"Marching Band changed my life. I can say without a doubt in my mind. I've made memories that will stick with me for the rest of my life. I've learned lessons here that will shape my life. I've made friends that will be with me for years and years to come. I can't possibly say in words how much Marching Band means to me, but it's the most incredible experience I've ever been part of. I love every moment of it."
- Andrew Talbott, Class of 2020
"During my four years of marching band, I met amazing people who have supported, listened, and changed me. They helped me build self-confidence and grow more as a person. These people made me realize that I've always been capable of doing great things. Marching band gave me the opportunity to do the craziest and stupidest things that I never thought I'd ever do. I didn't expect to get much from this program at first, and surely these four years delivered a valuable and welcoming experience that I can't ever forget."
- Raiden Francisco, Class of 2020