Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma
I was fortunate enough to have this story drop in my lap. Attending a Michigan Marching Band practice has been on my list of “things to shoot” for quite a while. The band is an essential aspect of the pageantry during the football games, and they take it very seriously. Director Scott Boerma has been in his position for five years and explains how the musicians impact the atmosphere of the game.
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma walks up the structure at Elbel Field to conduct practice on Thursday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma’s hand projects out from the structure at Elbel Field during practice on Tuesday. Boerma has been director since 2007. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma conducts practice from the structure at Elbel Field Tuesday. There are 380 members and they practice five days a week from 4:45 to 6:15. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma laughs during practice on Tuesday. “They are also creative, passionate, motivated, and have a great sense of humor,” Boerma says. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma conducts practice on Thursday. On back-to-back home game weeks, they only have five days to learn a new music program. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma at Elbel Field Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma critiques marching formation at Elbel Field Thursday. Boerma says one of the techniques the band uses is a “high step,” which requires precision and physical endurance. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma leads the Michigan fight song at the end of practice on Thursday. Boerma says it’s exciting to see how much the musicians can impact the fans and the game. “That’s why we are there – to enhance the experience for the fans, and to help them rally behind the team.” Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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