The first recorded mention of the “Huron Band” was on October 31, 1925, when 48 uniformed bandmen paraded the streets of Ypsilanti and later played at the Normal-Kalamazoo College football game.

Tyra arranged the "Eagles Fight Song" for marching band, composed the team cheer "Go Green," and the "EMU Fanfare," all pregame traditionals that are played today.

Past Directors of the Eastern Michigan Marching Band: Two graduate assistants are assigned to work with the EMUMB; one specializing in brass, and the other in woodwind instruments.

At the conclusion of the cadence the band plays the "EMU Fanfare" while announcer, Eric Braun introduces the director, twirler(s) and drum major(s).

In 2013, the marching band was featured on the nationally syndicated children's show, "Ariel, Zoey, & Eli, Too," on Detroit Public Television (WTVS).

The episode features the EMUMB performing the television's theme song, "Sweet Company," filmed in the university's Rynearson Stadium.