Mattawan Bands at a Glance
The Mattawan Bands are one of the most successful organizations in all of Mattawan. In addition to achieving high marks at marching competitions and MSBOA sanctioned festivals, we annually have some of the top students in the school as part of our organization. We are exceedingly proud of the academic achievements of our students in grades 6-12.
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Overview of Facts
Founding of the school: 1911
Founding of the band: 1936
Number of band students grades 6-12: 453
Statistics for the Graduating Class of 2014
| Achievement | Total No. of Students | No. of Students in Band |
| Summa Cum Laude (4.10 GPA or Higher) | 33 | 12 |
| Magna Cum Laude (3.80-4.09 GPA) | 45 | 10 |
| Cum Laude (3.50-3.79 GPA) | 38 | 6 |
| Seven Consecutive Years on Honor Roll | 81 | 18 |
| National Honor Society | 74 | 23 |
The Mattawan Bands have traditionally helped nurture students for future careers in music and continue to do so regularly. Currently Mattawan alumni are studying music in college at the following schools:
- Western Michigan University
- Michigan State University
- Central Michigan University
- University of Denver
- Hope College
- Cornerstone University
In addition, numerous former students participate in college marching band at the following schools:
- Western Michigan University
- Michigan State University
- Grand Valley State University
- Michigan Tech University (Pep Band)
- Purdue University
- Central Michigan University
- University of Michigan
