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Ferris State Band Returning for First Time in 30 Years

Oct 28, 2025 | 1:28 PM

Photo: Bethann Long ~ 760 WJR

BIG RAPIDS, MI ~ Ferris State University‘s band had been dormant for three decades, until this fall when the school brought an end to the hiatus. Director of Bands Dr. Daniel Atwood has been hard at work trying to raise funds to keep this emphasis on art afloat for Bulldog students. Atwood joined “‘JR Morning” Tuesday to discuss his efforts and more on WJR’s College Tour.

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Oct. 28, 2025 ~ Dr. Daniel Atwood, director of bands at Ferris State University, joins “‘JR Morning” live at Ferris State to discuss the marching band being revived after a 30-year hiatus.

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