Athletic Bands
Marching Band
The Calvin Marching Band is a music ensemble that performs regularly at Calvin football games. This ensemble is open to all interested students, instruments, and levels of experience.
Conductor: Steve Sudduth
Rehearsal schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (fall only)
If you're interested in joining Marching Band please fill out this form.
Pep Band
The Calvin Pep Band is a music ensemble that performs regularly at men’s and women’s basketball games. This ensemble is comprised of traditional band instruments, drumset, and electric bass.
Conductor: Steve Sudduth
Rehearsal schedule: Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Jan-Feb)
To join: contact Steve Sudduth at steven.sudduth@calvin.edu.
Marching Band Uniform Information
Each member will be issued a band shirt and band hat. These are to be worn for all performances and public appearances. As the weather turns colder you may wear long sleeves under them and we will also be issuing band jackets in the near future.
Please provide your own black pants. These should be typical “dress” black slacks—no leggings or jeans. They should be solid black with no visible details or embellishments. We will wear black socks and shoes, so make sure the length is adequate. If you need assistance acquiring appropriate pants, please see Dr. Sudduth.
Each member is required to provide their own black marching shoes. If you already have these, you can use them, or you can purchase them from a variety of online vendors. American Band has a few very affordable options and can ship quickly. There are several styles, and this year, we only require that they are solid black with no visible markings or details. Solid black athletic or dress shoes are also acceptable if they have no visible markings and are comfortable for you to wear.