ELBEL FIELD

ANN ARBOR, MI - There is one less parking lot available on University of Michigan’s campus due to the Central Campus construction projects approved by the Board of Regents last week. UM closed the W41 parking lot on Hill Street and 5th Avenue in an initial move to make way for the new Michigan Marching Band facility. By moving the band’s facility from its current site at Elbel Field, there will be room to construct the 2,300-bed residence hall approved by the regents Feb. 16.

The U-M Board of Regents unanimously approved the project on Dec. 8, 2022.

ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan will add 2,300 beds for Central Campus students in a new residence hall and dining facility approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. The regents approved the $6.5-million initial planning contract for that project and another project to relocate the Michigan Marching Band location. The replacement for the Northwood III residence buildings on North Campus have been delayed to accommodate the Elbel Field project, officials said. The Michigan Marching Band supports the move, said director John Pasquale. “As this process moves forward, we are confident the Michigan Marching Band will have incredible, best-in-class facilities that will allow the band to continue its unparalleled tradition and legacy well into the future,” Pasquale said.

ANN ARBOR, MI — The city of Ann Arbor is inviting residents to grab a blanket and come out for “climate-action movie night” at the University of Michigan’s Elbel Field. The city’s sustainability office is partnering with UM’s LSA Student Government to host a free showing of the National Geographic documentary “Before the Flood” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.

ANN ARBOR – The Michigan Marching Band performed the first digital show in its 123-year history on Saturday ahead of the Wolverines’ football game against Penn State. The band performed a variety of songs, including “Help!” by The Beatles, “Don’t Back Down” by Bruce Springsteen and “Amazing Grace.”Familiar voice and longtime Michigan Marching Band announcer Carl Grapentine appears throughout the performance. “I want to join the Michigan Marching band in thanking members of our medical community,” said Howard in the video. From musicians to flag team members, to cheerleaders and baton twirlers, the video features scores of the band’s members performing from their dorm rooms, permanent residences, front yards and on the band’s practicing grounds at Elbel Field. And it wouldn’t be a Michigan Band show if the drum major didn’t do that famous backbend on the field at the Big House.