Homecoming Alumni Band 2011

Maryland vs. Clemson

New Season. New Coach. New Uniforms. More New Uniforms. Join the 2011 Alumni Band to see what everyone's wearing!

Pre-Registration is Now Closed

Homecoming registration dues are $40 for individuals or $70 for couples. If you did not register by the October 1st deadline, you can still sign-in at the door. But you must pay the full dues plus a $5.00 late registration surcharge, and you will not be guaranteed a shirt or tailgate meal (we'll have very limited extras available).  Please wear a red shirt (preferably collared) in case we run out of polos.

Questions?  Contact president@umbao.org

Homecoming Details

• Game Day — Saturday, October 15, 2011, Maryland vs. Clemson. Kickoff is 7:00 pm (really!). We will post the game day and schedule later this week.
• Dancers — Please wear your Dancer t-shirts, and bring your Poms. If you need a shirt or Poms, please contact Amanda Budde at abudde@terpmail.umd.edu ASAP.
• Instruments — The Band Office is in short supply. They will do their best, but please do your best to beg, borrow, or steal an instrument. (Please don’t actually steal an instrument, we’re non-profit, and won’t be able to pay your legal fees!)
• Dress — Please wear blue jeans and comfortable shoes. Back by popular demand, this year’s Alumni Band shirt will be an embroidered polo.
• Pre-Game — We will only be marching pre-game this year (if you plan to march pre-game, you must attend the morning field rehearsal). Or, you can just march to Byrd Stadium and play in the stands — you don't have to march pre-game if you prefer to watch. And parents, don't forget about our "baby carriage brigade". They always get the biggest cheer!
• Tickets — If you march in the Alumni Band, you do not have to buy yourself a game ticket. You must pay annual UMBAO dues if you don't march but still want to sit near the band.
• Parking — There is plenty of parking on the shoulders of Route 193 near the Stadium Drive entrance. For more information on game day parking, and to view the football parking map, see UMD Parking Info & Map.
• Best Section Turn-out Plaque — Show the world that your section had the best turn-out with an engraved space on our "Alumni Band's Best Represented Section" plaque.

What You Get For Your Dues

Participation in Homecoming

• Annual alumni band shirt (polos again this year)
• Saturday pre-game tailgate
• Social time with your band alumni friends
• A chance to relive Maryland Band history

Note: Late/door registrations are not guaranteed to a shirt or tailgate meal (we'll have very limited extras available).

UMBAO dues for one year

• Reduced ticket prices for music events
• UMBAO social events — we're planning more!
• Satisfaction of helping your old band with financial backing for scholarships, uniforms, instruments, and more