Rehearsal

The Mighty Sound of Maryland will be collecting musical instruments, music accessories and monetary donations in conjunction with Hungry For Music, a locally based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which distributes instruments and provides musical opportunities for underprivileged children nationally and internationally. For collections at Football games, volunteers will be positioned outside of the West Gate (the gate closest to the garage) for the two hours prior to every home game. Alternately, you can drop off your donation at the band office in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (across the street from the West Gate) at any point during the drive. As both Tau Beta Sigma and Hungry For Music are non-profits, your donation is tax deductible! Donation forms will be available at all drop off points. This drive will run through Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

MSoM Instrument Drive 2009 begins.  The Mighty Sound of Maryland will be collecting musical instruments, music accessories and monetary donations in conjunction with Hungry For Music, a locally based non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization which distributes instruments and provides musical opportunities for underprivileged children nationally and internationally. For collections at Football games, volunteers will be positioned outside of the West Gate (the gate closest to the garage) for the two hours prior to every home game.  Alternately, you can drop off your donation at the band office in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (across the street from the West Gate) at any point during the drive. As both Tau Beta Sigma and Hungry For Music are non-profits, your donation is tax deductible!  Donation forms will be available at all drop off points.  This drive will run through Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  

Purchase the 2008 Centennial Homecoming Commemorative DVD now! For only $15.00, you can 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
• Rehearsals
• Footage from our alumni truck to Byrd Stadium
• Alumni band pre-game and halftime performances

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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.

The second of the two mandatory rehearsals is on May 2nd from 4:00-5:30 pm in the John Wakefield Band Room at CSPAC.

For more information and to register, see our Pops Concert event page.

It's hard to believe the Maryland Band Centennial year is drawing to a close, but you have one more chance to celebrate by performing 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; the Alumni Band performs at approximately 9:10 pm.

Guest Conductors

As of now, our guest conductors will be:

• Fred Heath - American Overture
• Acton Ostling - Jalousie
• Henry Romersa - Maryland State March
• L. Richmond Sparks - Dance of the Jesters
• Michael Votta - The Gum Suckers March
• John E. Wakefield - Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral

Schedule

The schedule is as follows. All times are approximate:

The Alumni Jazz production is fast approaching! That means it's time to get your horns out of storage and dust 'em off! The Alumni Jazz Band will be performing along with the Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:30pm.

There will also be a rehearsal on Sunday, March 8th at 4:00 pm, in CSPAC room 1230. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Joe Chapman or Chris Vadala.

Also, if you're in the area, there will be a performance by UJazz and Jazz Lab Band on March 10th. We'd love your support!