MBU Marching Band
The MBU Marching Band is a spirited ensemble of about 30 undergraduate musicians. Together we combine the sounds of wind, brass, and percussion for powerful, crowd-lifting performances.
Interested in joining? If you love music and are ready to learn, you are welcome!
Performance, Community, Pride
At MBU, marching together means growing together — in music,
friendship, and purpose.
What We Do
The MBU Marching Band is proud to represent Mary Baldwin at sporting events, concerts, parades, and ceremonies — on campus and beyond.
Parades and Ceremonies
Our members showcase their talents through monthly campus parades, military honor ceremonies, and a signature spring parade in Baltimore, MD each March.
Joint-Ensemble Concerts
While our band is predominantly a marching band, they also perform as a concert band for a fall and spring concert each year alongside the MBU Jazz Band and Choir.
Our MBU mighty band brings the heartbeat to our parades once a month on campus, downtown, and [in our yearly] parades in Baltimore, MD and Washington D.C.
Brigadier General Teresa DjuricVWIL Commandant; Marching Band Recruiter
Class, Camp, & Camaraderie
Being part of the marching band at MBU means more than performing. It’s about showing up, learning together, and building lasting relationships.
All marching band students must enroll in MUS 107: Marching Band. This course, available both fall and spring semesters, serves as a weekly rehearsal for students.
The class takes place for only one hour every Tuesday evening, allowing students to balance their musical pursuits with other academic and co-curricular activities.
Band camp kicks off with two half-day sessions prior to MBU Orientation. The camp allows new and returning members to bond, learn musical and marching techniques, and prepare for upcoming performances.
Members will receive priority move-in schedules to accommodate band camp attendance.
Each semester, the band hosts a casual social mixer — a chance to relax, celebrate, and strengthen bonds with fellow musicians and cadets.
Proudly Partnered with VWIL
The MBU Marching Band plays a significant role in promoting and inspiring the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) cadet corps.
Together, we participate in parades, honor ceremonies, and special celebrations, showcasing the university and fostering goodwill within the Staunton, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD communities.
Interested in Joining?
If you’re looking for a place to make music, make friends, and make a difference in the MBU community — play with us.
To apply, simply register for the Marching Band Class MUS 107 or send an email to Brigadier General Terry Djuric at tdjuric@marybaldwin.edu.
FAQ
While many of our members have some musical or marching band experience from high school, it’s not a prerequisite. Regardless of your past experience, our directors offer lessons and mentorship to help you feel confident and capable.
Bring your own instrument or use one provided by MBU — we’ve got you covered. As for uniforms, you will be fitted for and provided with a uniform by MBU once you’ve registered for the marching band class.
Students can audition to register for the class MUS 108: Chamber Music Ensembles to join the following MBU ensembles: Baldwin Charm, Bella Voce, Baldwin Singers, Flute Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, or other chamber groups.
Students may take this course in addition to MUS 107: Marching Band if they wish to be a member of more than one musical ensemble.
Contact Us
Greg Moody
Director, MBU Marching Band
gjmoody@marybaldwin.edu
Brig. Gen. Teresa Djuric
VWIL Commandant; Recruiter, MBU Marching Band
tdjuric@marybaldwin.edu