Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks
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The Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks is the marching band for Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.[1] The group was formed in 1904.[2][3]
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School | Western Illinois University |
Location | Macomb, IL |
Conference | Missouri Valley Football |
Founded | 1904 |
Director | Dr. Matt Thomas (2010 - ) |
Members | 160 |
Fight song | "We're Marching On" |
Uniform | |
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Website | www |
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This performing ensemble includes students from many different academic majors at the university. Membership is open to any student on the Macomb campus regardless of major and does not require an audition except for leadership positions like section leader, drum major, senior assistant, equipment manager, etc.