2004 "The Music of James Brown"

In 2004 the hardest working band in Wisconsin teamed up with the hardest working man in show business to bring audiences the music of James Brown. The Blugold Marching Band took its new funk factory image to a higher level. A major component of the band's makeover was the addition of the band's makeover was the addition of a new dance line. Six members of the University Dance Team joined the BMB to enhance the James Brown theme. Alongside the dancers was a new star in the BMB crown - featured twirler, Emily Schneider. The musical program included excerpts from many of James Browns' hits. The opener was a combination of Gotta Gimme Some More and Papa's Got a Brand New Bag. For a middle number the BMB combined Its a Man's World with Georgia on My Mind, a Ray Charles ballad that James Brown often performed. The finale featured two of James Brown's greatest hits, I Got You and Living in America, then closed with a brief reprise of Georgia.

2003 "Old School Michael Jackson"

The 2003 season was dubbed "Bigger and Better Than Ever!" with good reason. It was the first time the Blugold Marching Band topped 100 students. It also marked the beginning of a new era in BMB energy.

The band updated its image in 2003 by replacing its 17 year old uniform accessories with more modern ones, including new capes, shoulder braids, plumes, and shoulder patch.

The Michael Jackson show featured many of Michael's hits but concentrated on his earlier years from Jackson Five through the 1980's. The opener contained excerpts from I'll Be There, Don't Stop til You Get Enough, and Billie Jean. The middle tune was Michael's power ballad "Man in the Mirror." The show closed with a combination of two of Michael's most popular songs, "Beat It," and "PYT."

The '05 Blugold Marching Band season was undeniably the best season to that point as the BMB performed at four Blugold football games, two contest exhibitions, the EC North vs EC Memorial game, and the Parade of Nations. BMB membership stood at all all-time high of 171 members.

Carson Park was the scene of one giant Miami - South Beach party when the Blugold Marching Band took the field. It was the most fun season ever as the BMB partied to the beat of Turn the Beat Around, Everlasting Love, Get On Your Feet, 1-2-3, Reach, and Oye. The 2005 season was also the beginning of a new BMB tradition - staged choreography in sections and pull-out dance groups.

The 2006 season featured the BMB's highest energy performance yet. The music of Aerosmith rocked not only the 192 member BMB but the crowd as well. The performance schedule included trips to Irondale, Chippewa Falls, and the Youth in Music Championships in the Minneapolis Metrodome.

Opener: Dude (Looks Like a Lady), Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees), Janie's Got a Gun

Production: Love in an Elevator, Just Push Play

Ballad: Dream On

Closer: Shut Up and Dance, Walk This Way

2007"What's Hot" A Collection of Popular Music From Around The World

In 2007 the Blugold Marching Band performed in 2 US states, 8 cities, and 4 countries for combined audiences of more than 200,000 people. The "What's Hot" theme was designed for international audiences in Italy, Greece, and Vatican City. The band performed field exhibitions in Chippewa Falls, Waukesha, and the Metrodome then premiered its stage show in Zorn Arena before taking it to Vatican City, Rome, Florence, and Athens.

FIELD SHOW

Opener: Bat Country

Production: Yassou Maria

Ballad: If You Were Here

Closer: Lola, Lola

STAGE SHOW

All selections from the Field Show

Slad (Poland)

Dream On (USA)

Asereje (Spain)

Numa Numa (Romania)

Sexy Back (USA)

Cup of Life (Latin America)

2000 "Show Without a Name"

Fall of 2000 was Dickerson's first year at UWEC and the handfull of people signed up for marching band weren't sure what they were in for. No one knew the personnel roster until the first day of classes so the band had to begin designing the first show at the first rehearsal. There were 36 wind players and 13 drummers. Drum majors and color guard members were chosen on the spot and the musical program was selected. The band was ambitious enough to attempt two difficult arrangements ("Pegasus" and "Children of Sanchez) but never got beyond a few simple drill moves.

2008 "Greatest Songs of the Rock Era"

In 2008 the BMB gave more performances than ever before including shows in Chicago, Minneapolis, Green Bay, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, and five appearances on campus. A record breaking 232 BMB members rocked out to classic rock tunes that had the audiences singing along.

Guns 'n Roses Opener: Welcome to the Junle

Kansas Production: Carry On Wayward Son

Styx Production: Renegade, Mr. Roboto, Come Sail Away

Bon Jovi Closer: You Give Love a Bad Name, Bad Medicine, Livin' on a Prayer

2009 "Get Your Groove On: Music Your Can Dance To"

2009 was another record breaking year in terms of total enrollment (272), number of applications (300+), and variety of performances. After a full home season, members of the BMB travelled to Europe where they performed stage shows in Venice, at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.