Formation  Marching Band Madah Bahana Universitas Indonesia started from Genta Kusuma foundation by Mr. Benjamin Mangkoedilaga Loka on May 10, 1964. After several years, Genta Kusuma Loka finally having a vacuum. On December 26, 1978 Student Council Band Drum UI founded the University of Indonesia. The organization was initiated by Burhan Mallarangan was originally intended to carry the banner of the alma mater the University of Indonesia.

Under the leadership of A. Soeriakoesoema, University of Indonesia Band Drum unit transform into a Marching Band on May 17, 1983. Marching band was then awarded the name "Madah Bahana" by the Rector of the University of Indonesia at that time, Prof.. DR. Nugroho Notosusanto (late), which means 'hymn rang out'.

During his journey, many parties have contributed to the development of Madah Bahana. In the field of instrumentation,  Madah Bahana much assisted by Mr. Amir Machmud (late) and Mr. Bustanil Arifin.

Madah Bahana also received help from many prominent musicians, among others, Arie Tess (late), Amir Katamsi, Ireng Maulana, Elfa Secioria, Tamam Hussein, Hadi Susanto, Eric Awuy, Addie MS, Rene Conway and many other musicians. After year after year continue to make improvements Madah Bahana began to show his achievements.

With the development of sustainable, MBUI trying to be better, entertain, achievement and useful to society. Accomplishments achieved by MBUI and it the name of Indonesia both at National and International

PERFORMANCE AND APPEARANCE

International Achievement

• 2nd Prize, Silver Medal, The 13th World Music Competition, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 1997

• Excellent Performance, The International Youth Band Festival, Canberra, Australia, 1995

• 2nd Prize, Silver Medal, The 12th World Music Competition, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 1993

National Achievement

• Winner, Color Guard Contest Darunnajah Marching Band Competition, 2007

• General Division IV rating, the Grand Prix Marching Band XXIII, 2007

• General Division III Champion, Grand Prix Marching Band XXII, 2006

• General Division Winner, Grand Prix Marching Band XXI, 2005

• Champion Commercial Division II, Grand Prix Marching Band XX. 2004

• Commercial Division II champion Grand Prix Marching Band XIX, 2003

• Rank 5 Color Guard Contest Hamengkubuwono Cup, 2003

• General Division Winner Grand Prix Marching Band XVIII, 2002

• Operator, Jakarta Marching Competition, Venues Soemantri Brodjonegoro Student-Kuningan, Jakarta, 2002

• Champion, National Championship Marching Band Drum Hamengkubuwono Cup, 2001

• Ranked V, Grand Prix Marching Band XVI, 2000

• Best Team Clothing, Grand Prix Marching Band XVI, 2000

• Operator, Jakarta Marching Competition, Venues Soemantri Brodjonegoro Student-Kuningan, Jakarta, 2000

• Champion, National Championship Marching Band Drum Hamengkubuwono Cup, 1999

• Best Color Guard, the National Championship Marching Band Drum Hamengkubuwono Cup, 1999

International Appearances

• The 13th World Music Competition, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 1997

• Mission Culture, Rotterdam and The Hague, Netherlands, 1997

• Cultural Mission, Paris, France, 1997

• The International Youth Band Festival, Canberra, Australia, 1995

• The 12th World Music Competition, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 1993

• Cultural Mission, the Netherlands and Germany, 1993

• 4th Japan International Youth Musicale, Shizouka, Japan, 1988

• Pamitra Lelana Indonesia, Singapore, 1982

National Appearances

• Appearance Homecoming alumni of the University of Indonesia, 2008

• Appearance 5 SMEs Semi UI, performances of "Leaves of Art at the point of Fire", GKI, Jakarta, 2007

• Appearance Ivory Carnival, HUT Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, 2006

• Jakarnaval, DKI Jakarta Anniversary Commemoration, 2006

• Parade & Display Configuration, HUT-shih, Bung Karno, Jakarta, 2006

• Appearance Twilight Parade, Warning Hut RI-60, the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, 2005

• Anniversary of the chamber, Puri Sahid Jakarta, 2004

• Sampoerna Hijau Volleyball, Tennis Indooe Senayan, 2004

• Appearance Parade, Carnival Design HUT DKI, 2003

• Appearance Brazilian Carnival, Cilandak Town Square, Jakarta, 2003

• Appearances at Vico Indonesia, Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, 2003

• Musicademia with the Twilite Orchestra, Plaza Senayan & Plaza Indonesia, 2002

• Indonesia Open Jazz, Ancol, Jakarta, 2002

• Marketing Gathering TV 7, JHCC, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Parade, Carnival Hut DKI, 2002

• Appearance PORDA, Venues Soemantri Brodjonegoro Student, Jakarta, 2002

• Waiver Participants Cross-Team Pantura Isuzu, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Hut National Gobel, Senayan, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Standard Chartered, Senayan, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Tonight UI Fund, JHCC, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Panguyuban Chinnese, Hailai, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Gathering Aetna, Hotel Mulia, Jakarta, 2002

• World AIDS Day Parade, Jakarta, 2002

• Appearance Opening Walk UI, Depok, 2002

Shape Appearance:

- Brass Band

- Ensemble

- Parade

- Concert

- Display

- Colour of Guard

Songs Played :

Little Brown Jug (Glenn Miller), In The Mood (Glenn Miller), American Patrol (Glenn Miller), Serenade in Marbo and Ida (Marko S), Untukku, When The Saint Marching In Monica, Happy Day, New York-New York, Woogie-Boogie, Fly Me To The Moon, Can’t Take My Eyes, Mambo No. 5, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Cantina Band, Bohemian Raphsody, Brazilian, I Feel Good, Rockin ‘Robbin, Something Stupid, March To Kerkrade, Genderang UI, Berkibarlah Bendera, Negeri di Awan, Pesta, Mahadaya Cinta, Sempurna, etc..