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Michael Leckrone Endowment

In support of WSMA State Marching Band Championships

In 2007 the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Leckrone. The award recognized Mike’s legacy in music education and the thousands of students, parents, teachers, spectators and others he has inspired over many years.

Michael LeckroneThe WSMA State Marching Band Championships draw 33 bands annually from all over Wisconsin. Nearly 2,300 students perform for a stadium crowd of over 10,000 spectators. These students practice countless hours in the summer and fall months, all leading up to this final, highly anticipated moment. Costumes are pressed, equipment is ready and energy is always the theme of the night.

These students have learned the critical skills of teamwork, determination, discipline and commitment. These are the skills required to be a part of Mike Leckrone’s band. Over 80% of Mike’s students come from Wisconsin schools and are products of the WSMA State Marching Band Championships.

Thanks to a generous donation from Jere and Anne Fluno and the UW-Madison Marching Band, we have established the Mike Leckrone Endowment Fund to support the WSMA State Marching Band Championships. Proceeds from this endowment fund will help to cover costs associated in expanding opportunities offered to students and teachers through this event.

For more information please call the Wisconsin Center of Music Education at (608) 850-3566, or reach out through our donation page.

Endowments

  • Wisconsin State Honors Endowment
  • Michael Leckrone Endowment
  • Al Jarreau Endowment
"Establishing the Mike Leckrone Endowment Fund in support of the WSMA State Marching Band Championships not only recognizes Wisconsin's most famous "music man," but it also supports thousands of kids each year that participate in marching band opportunities, and they may continue their performance and education with a college marching band." — Jere Fluno

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