The Michigan Marching Band finds a future recruit

After attending his first University of Michigan football game, 9-year-old Henry Boyer knew he wanted to join the marching band one day. Now the band is encouring him to follow his dreams. Steve Hartman shares his story on the road.
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[@kentfrederick8929]

He has two items on his to-do list. A. Practice. B. Study.

[@donneone]

I'll add one more. 3. Have fun!

[@donneone]

I'll add one more. C. Have fun!

[@bradykim8438]

D. Don’t go to Ohio State

[@turntablist08]

KZbin: recommend this video to everyone in 2029 so we can see if this kid makes it.

[@tbezesky]

March Band Halftime Shows should be televised! We don’t need more football speculation! Spread the word!

[@lirrprodigy2810]

Totally, we never get attention, only the football team gets attention along with wrestling which made states this year and cheerleading which makes nationals every year

[@mikewrasman5103]

The marching bands used to be televised. Those musicians work just as hard as the football players! Now, they replay scores at halftime instead!

[@bigt1943]

For real tho, seeing this kid admire a marching band at that age makes me really happy. Makes me hopeful for the future of marching bands/drum corps.

[@chloemajeske6189]

I'm part of the CMU marching band, and when we did a thing for high school students, they're reactions reminded me why I do this. We do it for kids like him.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Fire 'em up, Chips!

[@72Gallon]

Fire up chips!!!

[@Oxymias]

FIRE UP CHIPS!!!

[@angelvera9016]

“this is the best marching band ever” me just thinking about metamorph by blue devils and admiring how good they are

[@connormoore5191]

Cookies Lead or Vanguards Babylon

[@kclol77]

Or the Beat My Heart Skipped.

[@masontrent3287]

@Felliniesque

[@andrewharmon5843]

Bluecoats "The Bluecoats" Should've won

[@masontrent3287]

Andrew Harmon Oh no I completely agree with that. 2014 was the last good year for bd. Ghostlight made no sense to me whatsoever, I was confused the whole time. The coats had a very intricate and visually appealing show, music was outstanding also.

[@tucker.84]

This kid should start a movement for major networks to start showing the bands during half-time of college football games. I remember when I was that little they always did; and had sports commentators tell you what they were playing and stuff like that. That is literally how I discovered college music programs like the ones at Michigan, Illinois, Ohio or Indiana because they used to showcase the programs university as a whole. I guess corporate greed got in the way and ruined that for the future generations to come. Sad.

[@ProfMikeSwope]

Or if not showing it on the network show it on their online channels. Give fans the choice online, watch the studio halftime show or stay with the camera at stadium.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

You never know when what you do. Is someone else's dream.

[@Charrisnemtblueprint]

Your one statement is awesome inspiring 👏 🙌 ✨ ❤

[@miadearing1701]

Awwe this is so cute and the snare nxt to him was so kind lol

[@angelcuala9379]

"Create the future" in his shirt tells us he is now creating his future...

[@charpnatl]

This is one of the BEST GO BLUE, stories I’ve seen. I also love that it highlights the marching band not just Entertainment or part of the campus spirit group but as Ambassadors for the school!

[@tomhuber8468]

Thank you, Steve! Great story (one of my favorites), love your "On the Road" segments! It's my goal to check on Henry in 2029 - (I'll be 80!)

[@mikewrasman5103]

That was REALLY classy of the Michigan Marching Band. He'll be a Wolverine for life.

[@stueygewy]

That boy has a bright future and excellent musical taste. Outstanding! GO BLUE!

[@thomaswojtkowiak2507]

That little boy I'm glad he picked the best band fight song ever I was 10 when I first seen the band and heard them. Go Blue.

[@marz9785]

As a marching band student I full on support him even if I can say him to him personally

[@SemiTalentedPotato]

As someone who was also inspired to join marching band because of a college marching show, this video brought tears to my eyes

[@lauralonati7048]

Wow I broke down crying when I seen that door open and the band started playing for this boy! This boy WILL reach his goals! Such a great story!

[@leah3220]

I love how much a kid could love marching band! I wish my school could appreciate music. Most of them hate the marching band but it is truly my safe place.

[@williamsturley6631]

Leah: so glad to hear you find solace and peace with your marching band partners. Marching bands have always accepted everyone without restrictions. Music is truly a gift to us all.

[@HG-ho7ys]

One of my biggest “Damn I’m old” moments happened when I realized that, if I’m still alive by then, I’ll be 30 when this kid joins the band.....jeez

[@jeanne8507]

Hector G - You’ll be 30? Then you aren’t old at all. I’ll be 63 when he joins the band. And I don’t intend to be “old” at 63!

[@HG-ho7ys]

Jeanne no you’re right, “old” is a mindset not an age. I think it’s just because 9 years seems like such a ways away and there’s so much unknown, it sometimes has me feeling like “how much more life is there?”.

[@jeanne8507]

Hector G - Well, I believe there is much more life left, and I hope yours is WONDERFUL! 😊

[@HG-ho7ys]

Jeanne you as well! I wish you the best on all of your future adventures

[@jeanne8507]

Hector G - Thank you! 😊

[@MichaelMcRock]

Very touching story, made me cry twice. One for the actual story, and another because Michigan plays the same fight song as my high school, and I am a senior so just reminded me how much I'll miss it.

[@kasockwell]

I can't watch this enough. I cry every single time.

[@AJG854]

Music is such a beautiful thing

[@marialongoria8774]

What a good boy!!!

[@janiceflynn4866]

I'm Soo Happy for Him!!He's Got a Real Good Start,He played them drums,EXCELLENT!! He's Got it,He WILL Make It There!!❤️👍👍🏆🥇🥁🎹🎉😃GO BLUE!!🎺🎺🎷🎷🎸🥁🥁AND MAY MARCHING BANDS,LIVE ON!!!👍👍❤️😁🏆LETS GO BLUE!!!🎺🎺🎷🎷🥁🥁👍👍😃

[@gabrielperez4578]

Looking forward to him making it.

[@whythis-]

This is so heart-warming to see. I hope he does get to join one day.

[@JudithThomas2]

Wow, Go Henry! Thank you for sharing, CBS.

[@thomasricksmith8171]

What a great story! Steve Hartman never lets us down!

[@cojack424]

Awesome story.....just puts a smile on your face......

[@sojaded85]

Sigh. Crying . Yup.. he is so sweet.. they are so sweet. I love this story

[@NormalLunk]

I love it. As a highschool Marching band kid, I can confirm that he'll love it.

[@tylerkim4830]

I love seeing this because the MMB is my dream as well. It makes me feel even better that I'll be a senior when he joins, and I would be so honored to play with him. Go Blue!

[@notmymemes4209]

get this kid tickets to dci finals

[@EnginAtik]

He now has an open check to make as much noise as he wants at home until 2029. Good luck mom and dad of a future Wolverine.

[@orlandoserpa4906]

As a marching band kid, it makes me happy to see kids exited to be in the marching band instead of the football team. To us, it means much more than you’d think

[@jakeadams101]

This is why I love the marching band community 😭

[@ebok98]

How wonderful!!

[@KrazyKoleG]

Steve HEARTman because that dude is a ball of love. ❤️❤️❤️ to you Steve, you are a good soul.

[@ktmansfield1016]

He is very aptly named.

[@wolver73]

And I can’t wait to hear him.

[@flickcat]

For all of my friends who love marching bands.

[@destinykornegay1368]

Yesss this is amazingggg! Go henryyyy! One day you’ll figure out that marching band is one of the hardest things on earth... but go Henry!

[@caroline0515]

He seems up to the task somehow.

[@PizzaPenguin12]

I’m a big fan of this marching band and hope to join the band as well Go MMB!

[@amonrodriguez3518]

hes got an awesome personality man

[@alkach8613]

I am obviously not a Michigan (Lol) fan yet, I can support the Spirit of enriching the young minds and lives of our future.... I am a fan of Henry's.

[@roseannerosenth]

Oh my! That's beautiful.

[@RossTrittipo]

Love the kid's Detroit accent. It's hilarious. Hope he makes the band!

[@mimicooper4393]

🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧 I'm a proud former band geek..... this really did something to me...

[@heatherlynde9362]

We need more of this in our world

[@user-zh4ig3gl9d]

my band detector Joe Carl helped write the song "Lets Go Blue" when he went to Michigan University. Which is Crazy!

[@javierlopeztapia5588]

Marching band is lifeee

[@thriftyt8048]

Steve, just up the road less than an hour from your Toledo, Ohio hometown! Great story! Wish we knew you were in Michigan. 👊🎺

[@ilovearashi151]

Love this!

[@plankface]

I’m putting a reminder in my calendar to follow up on this one ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnJeLiCaHoLiC1217]

My great is literally bursting at the seams!! 😍😭

[@travisgrant5608]

Dang! This one brought happy tears to my eyes. To do this for a little guy with a big dream ... WOW! 👍😅💞🤗👌

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Awesome and sweet

[@mikewrasman5103]

Wow! Did you see the grin on Henry's face when he saw the Michigan marching band?

[@becca5100]

I'm sobbing

[@emanuelhadfield7342]

Finally some good freaking news

[@joshuaestrada6042]

This is awesome hopefully he joins DCI one day if he loves it so much

[@hayleeatkins7118]

Omgosh so dang sweet

[@michaeljulien8899]

The Michigan Difference!

[@timbescorn8372]

I too had the same dream when I was his age. That's why I took up the trombone in grade school. Unfortunately, my dream never came true - but I did get to play with my high school marching band on the field at "The Big House".... and that was good enough for me. GO BLUE!!

[@rodgrambeau4590]

Michigan Class! 😎

[@jamesburton1050]

Sounds like a pretty dedicated boy!

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

Music is an international lanuage.

[@c00mslay3r4]

The U of M are a good team and are good people

[@taramarcelle1706]

Wow great

[@jermed2001]

Go Blue!

[@jillshogren1811]

He's in high school. Need an update! Quickly!

[@bophreyhumgart2953]

People, especially people from the U.S., can be so generous if they have the means to do so. The Michigan State marching band is helping Henry to "create the future" (did you see his shirt). There is a culture of ungenerosity, scapegoatism (is that a word?), and negativity in the U.S. these days, but there are still people here like this boy and the people in this band that can overcome that pessimism. We are still good people, and we will always continue to be.

[@andrewingram2520]

Not Michigan state

[@lukebennett3647]

Me and this kid in the same boat except I’m trying to get drum line

[@brianparent8901]

Got to have a dream.

[@341infantry]

Amen

[@Thomas_Varnell]

Just wait until he discovers drum corps

[@davemcclain9063]

He obviously hasn't watched Ohio States marching band.

[@shammendraeshwar433]

He is like deku from mha,go beyond plus ultra!

[@bigt1943]

if I send a card to the blue devils, will I get a contract?

[@notmymemes4209]

it didn’t work

[@sporluck]

Wait till he discovers Drum and Bugle Corps

[@becca5100]

Steve, do you ever feel like Santa?

[@EthansPassions]

He’s just a kid he is just gonna do something else one day

[@French_Boi19]

I love you shrek

[@EthansPassions]

Adam Johnson thanks 😂

[@French_Boi19]

@@EthansPassions 😭😂

[@jmeyer3rn]

Too bad it’s not Purdue. No school of music, but the best damn band in the land. 1995 SUDLER Award. Boiler up!!!

[@2010facethemusic]

TEARS TO MY EYES. HIS FUTURE MUST BE SECURED. SERIOUSLY, PLEASE, VOTE 2020. HIS LIFE. YOUR LIFE. MY LIFE.

[@saxophoniusm9850]

Hey um Wtf?

[@nicholaszhu9985]

@@saxophoniusm9850 lmao thinking the same thing

[@nicholaszhu9985]

@@saxophoniusm9850 lmao thinking the same thing

[@tbnrbrady2067]

Go Blue💙💛💙💛

[@madireagan4535]

My band teacher in highschool wrote let’s go blue his names joe Carl you can look it up

[@victoriaturner8912]

GO BLUE

[@joemamma1861]

Go blue

[@henryboyer8342]

nice name

[@BurningSkele99]

I love marching band and currently in the highest of my school, but... why is this on the news...

[@fishdishh4306]

go march drum corps

[@greymattermatters404]

ohh, they still have football at Michigan?

[@Oddballkane]

It's wierd in the UK a foot ball team at a school is just full of parents that's about it

[@lestudio76]

Go Blue

[@milk9613]

*Coronavirus has been recruited*

[@ryanschmitt4125]

He does know there’s a better band in Columbus, right? Jk; as a member of North Carolina’s band, I think this is fantastic!

[@Toledo1940]

That's debatable!! But there is no question that the better Football Team is in Ann Arbor!!

[@oscarguevara906]

kid hasn’t even seen dci yet LMAO

[@wwbdwwbd]

When is Harbaugh gonna recruit a quarterback though?

[@lou_sassole]

Good for him at least he isn't an OSUMB FAN...

[@B_dawg7499]

Anthony Cassano *TBDBITL

[@Luke-qj5jn]

what were you feeling at that moment?- the most ridicules question a reporter can ask....