Maryland Bands Centennial Celebrations
Thank you everyone for joining the University of Maryland Bands and our Centennial Celebration last year!
Stay tuned for another 100 years of events and reunions, starting with Homecoming 2009 in October.
Latest Centennial Announcements
Rehearsal I for Pops Concert Alumni Band
You are invited to participate in the Pops Concert Alumni Band on May 2, 2009 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The concert begins at 8:00 pm with the Wind Ensemble, and the Alumni Band will performs at 9:10 pm.
There are two mandatory rehearsals. The first is on May 1st from 7:30–9:30 pm in the John Wakefield Band Room at CSPAC. The second is on May 2nd from 4:00-5:30 pm.
For more information and to register, see our Pops Concert event page.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
With special guest conductors.
Annual Photos Needed for History Book
Posted August 4th, 2008, 1:12 am by Dick Taylor
We are gathering a comprehensive index of annual band photos, including marching band, concert band, symphonic band, SWE, and others. That number also includes 30 years of ROTC bands!
We are missing many annual pics from the last several decades. If you have annual group photos from this list from any band ensemble, please let us know at taylorrwt@verizon.net so we can find the best way to scan them into our upcoming History Book.
Centennial History Book Deadline Extended (Again)
Posted January 14th, 2009, 10:42 pm by L. Richmond Sparks
Extended one last time by the publisher — order by February 23rd!
I have great news for everyone! Taylor Publishing has allowed us to extend the order deadline for our Musical Ambassadors of Maryland: A Centennial Celebration.
Many of you have called to see if it is too late, and the answer is “It will be soon!” The new and final deadline is February 23rd. You must understand that there will not be a second printing, nor will there be any extra copies printed. This is an absolute pre-publication sale, so if you want a set NOW IS THE TIME! We will not delay the delivery of the book. You can expect it in mid-April. There are many who have not yet taken the opportunity to purchase this fabulous pictorial history book about YOU!
Order the Maryland Centennial History Book
Posted October 29th, 2008, 9:10 pm by Noah Lazar
Update: Deadline has been extended to February 23, 2009.
The University of Maryland Bands is celebrating its Centennial, and you have the opportunity to read about its rich history through a limited-edition, hard-cover book, Musical Ambassadors of Maryland: A Centennial Celebration, to be published Spring 2009. The lavishly illustrated book features historical artifacts and photographs from University Archives and other sources coupled with a narrative that portrays the band’s development—both pitfalls and promises.
Only $45, and includes the book, songbook, and Companion CD! Deadline to order is January 15, 2009.
Deadline to Order the Centennial History Book
The University of Maryland Bands is celebrating its Centennial, and you have the opportunity to read about its rich history through a limited-edition, hard-cover book, Musical Ambassadors of Maryland: A Centennial Celebration, to be published Spring 2009. The lavishly illustrated book features historical artifacts and photographs from University Archives and other sources coupled with a narrative that portrays the band’s development—both pitfalls and promises.
Only $45, and includes the book, songbook, and Companion CD! Deadline to order is January 15, 2009 extended to February 23, 2009.
Homecoming DVD For Sale Soon
Posted December 21st, 2008, 10:18 pm by Noah Lazar
Happy Holidays everyone! The Homecoming DVD will be available for purchase soon (in a few weeks). For only $28.00, you will be able to keep a video of the largest alumni band in Maryland history. The DVD contains:
- Coverage of the Henderson reunion
- Interviews with everyone at the Henderson reunion and Homecoming
- Footage from our alumni truck to Byrd Stadium
- Alumni band pre-game and halftime performances
We'll let you know as soon as it's available for purchase and shipping or pickup. In the meantime, don't forget to buy a copy of the limited-edition Centennial History Book.
Calling All Drum Majors & Alums for Kaleidoscope Concert
Posted November 23rd, 2008, 1:19 am by Marianne Kassabian
Homecoming may be over, but the Centennial Celebration is not!
You have one more chance to be part of the Centennial Alumni Marching Band. Join the rank and file at the Kaleidoscope Concert on December 12, 2008 in the Dekelboum Concert Hall in CSPAC.
The Kaleidoscope Concert will start at 8:00 PM. Several groups will be performing, and the Marching Band/Alumni Marching Band will be on last.
Kaleidoscope Details
Posted December 3rd, 2008, 11:43 pm by L. Richmond Sparks
One other thing from the Desk of Richmond Sparks:
Friday, December 12th is our Kaleidoscope concert, and all of you band alumni have been invited to perform on stage. There will be no marching, except for entering the hall. We will duplicate our homecoming music, (pregame and halftime music) plus a little Holiday ditty - Sleigh Ride.
We will host a music rehearsal on Thursday night, not mandatory, but with your standards and desire to be around one-another it will be fun. Former drum majors are being asked to conduct these pieces. Everyone needs to register with the umbao.org website so I can plan and choreograph where everyone will fit on stage here at the performing arts center. So if you haven't been to a concert here in our new facility, you might as well start by being on stage.
Rehearsal for Alumni Marching Band Pass in Review
You have one more chance to be part of the Centennial Alumni Marching Band. Join the rank and file at the Kaleidoscope Concert on December 12, 2008 in the Dekelboum Concert Hall in CSPAC.
Rehearsal is Thursday, December 11th, from 8:00-9:30 PM. We advise everyone to attend, as we will practice the halftime music, and choreograph our marching entrance into the Recital Hall (depending on our size, we may be in the Choir Loft). There is no registration fee for alumni to participate, so RSVP now for free. Tickets for the public (your family and friends) are $25 and can be purchased online or at the door. Percussion and Tubas will be provided, along with a limited supply of mellos and baritones.