The McMaster Marching Band (MMB) was established in 2009 and is one of few university marching bands in Canada. 

Starting out with only a handful of members, the Band has grown rapidly to its current size of approximately 45, with membership steadily increasing. The Band is composed of brass, woodwinds, and marching percussion. Members are mostly undergraduate students, with a couple of non-McMaster students from the Hamilton marching arts community.  

MMB is active both on and off campus. The Band performs at university varsity games, in addition to special events in collaboration with the McMaster Students Union (MSU) and other University organizations. 
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The busiest time of the year for MMB is the holiday season, during which the Band performs at several Santa Claus Parades, most notably the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. In the new year, MMB's largest event is the Montréal's St. Patrick's Parade. 

The Band serves as a place for musicians and dancers to develop their craft and expand their skill sets. MMB endeavours to embody school spirit and represent the students of McMaster while providing enjoyment to the Hamilton community. 

Achievements & Notable Events

2018     Montréal's St. Patrick's Parade
                       Friends On McGill Trophy for Best College University
                       Unit
              IT Chapter II Production

2017     MSU Recreational Club of the Year
              Drumline Ontario Provincial Championship
                        WGI Winds Open Class First Place
              Toronto Raptors Holiday Half Time Show

2016     Drumline Ontario Provincial Championship
                        Soundsport Gold Medal
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2015     DCI World Championships in Indianapolis 
                        Soundsport Bronze Medal
              Drumline Ontario Provincial Championship
                        Soundsport Silver Medal 

2014     Drumline Ontario Competitions
                        Drumline Battle Grand Champion
                        Soundsport Silver Medal
              Montréal's St. Patrick's Parade
                         J. McMullen Trophy for Best Out Of Town Unit
              E.T. Canada New Year's Eve Bash

2013     MSU Recreational Club of the Year Award
              Ontario Drumline Association
                        Greater Toronto Regional Competition

2012     MSU New Club of the Year Award
              MSU Club of the Year Award
              MSU Recreational Club of the Year Award
              MSU Divisional Club of the Year Award
              Hamilton Tiger-Cats Half-Time Field Show
              ​MuchMusic's Annual Tree Toss

2011     MSU Spirit Award
              MSU Club of the Year Award

2010     MSU New Club of the Year Award