Trumpet Stories

Come and learn the lore of the Big Red Trumpets. These are our stories as told by the Trumpets themselves. They highlight some of our greatest moments and achievements. If you are a Big Red Trumpet, past or present, and you have a story to tell, email the Webmaster and he will put it up...


Trumpets Defeat Bones in Drinkoff
by Brian Cody '00, MEng '01

Commando Raiding and Press Boxes
by Marc Goldman '90

The Hip-Stud Bus
by Peter Lee '88

The Origin of Boxer Night
by Toby Christie '97

Playing the Michigan St. Fight Song for Michigan Fans
by Arik Marks '89, '90, '91

The Origin of the "Mary" Cheer
by John Calhoon '86

An e-mail to the drum major regarding "The Moose"
by Dave Samuels '07