Leadership Team

  • Are you a soon-to-be freshman in the Marching Thunder?
  • Full of questions and not sure where to turn for answers?
  • What is it like to be a member of The Marching Thunder?
  • How can I get involved?

Relax…we have answers. Even veteran members need to ask a question or two before camps or rehearsals begin. This year’s Marching Thunder Leadership Team information is provided below for all current and prospective members. We welcome your questions, concerns, and ideas for participation and/or involvement. For quick information, you can also visit our FAQ page.

Returning members can apply to be a service leaders.

General questions may be directed to the Director of Athletic Band, Dr. Christopher Schletter. However, if you have specific questions regarding your section, your best bet will usually be to contact your section leaders.

The 2024-2025 Service Leadership Team

Drum Majors

Charity Stradwick
Sarah Gillenwater
Ken Johnson

Woodwinds

Flute – Courtney Buchanan
Clarinet – Daisy Burke
Alto Sax – Daizi Thompson
Tenor/Bari Sax – Jordan Morris

Brass

Trumpets – Isabella Boehm
Mellophones – Maddox Clark
Trombone & Baritones – Jayce Townsend
Sousaphones – Chris Blake

Percussion

Snares – Owen Bailey
Tenors – Joe Goodwin
Basses – Josh Bailey
Cymbals – Daphne Donahue
Front Ensemble – Erica Sheppard

Color Guard

Haley Smith
Savannah Smith
Anna Goode
Katelyn

Majorettes & Twirlers

Aaliyah Walls

If you are a current Marshall University Marching Thunder member and you are interested in applying for a service leadership position for the next academic year, a leadership application must be submitted by March 1st. All leadership positions are open and subject to change from year to year. All current service leaders must re-apply every year.

Support the Marching Thunder

2024-25 Wind Band Concert Series

October 8th – Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony

October 14th – Hispanic Heritage Celebration Concert (@ the Playhouse)

November 21st – Wind Symphony

December 5th – Symphonic Band

February 19th – Wind Symphony (HSHB)

February 20th – Symphonic Band (HSHB)

April 30th – Wind Symphony

May 1st – Symphonic Band

All concerts can be found on our YouTube Channel here.

All concerts start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted.

The Latest

Marching Thunder Events

Fall 2024 Performance Schedule
Next season’s game and performance schedule will be determined in the spring. Please stay tuned.

August
31st – Home vs. Stoney Brook (Band Day)

September
7th – Away game vs. VT
28th – Home vs. W. Michigan

October
5th – Home vs. App State (Homecoming)
17th (Thurs) – Home vs. GA St.
26th – Tri-State Marching Championships

November
2nd – Home vs. ULM
16th – Home vs. CCU

December
7th – Possible SBC Championships
Possible Post-season Bowl Game