Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Alumni Needed for Maryland Basketball 12/14 - 1/24
Posted December 5th, 2011, 10:27 pm by Marianne Kassabian
Alumni Needed for Maryland Basketball Pep Band 12/14-1/19
Maryland Band Alumni!
This is an 'all call' for your participation with the basketball pep band. Beginning December 14th, we are making available all Men's and Women's Basketball Games for Maryland Band Alumni to come, bring their instrument, and perform with the the Pep Band. This window is for limited time, so take advantage. We will have to close the window after January 24th! We do have a new routine upon entry to the Comcast Center, so please call ahead to get that information - phone 301-405-5543. We need at least two days notice in order to get your name on the roster to be checked in at the door.
Annual Pops Concert
University Band, Eli Osterloh, Conductor
Maryland Community Band, John E. Wakefield, Conductor
University of Maryland Wind Ensemble, L. Richmond Sparks, Director of Bands, Conductor
This concert of popular favorites will put a tap in your toe and a melody in your heart. Featuring a variety of musical "Dances" from Borodin's Polovetsian Dances, to the enduring folk dances taken from Fiddler on the Roof.
Maryland Day @ CSPAC
Maryland Community Band Kicks Off Band Fun at Maryland Day
Are you attending Maryland Day 2011? If so, stop by the Band Room Lawn for the Maryland Community Band concert at 10:30 AM, and bring your kids to the Instrument Petting Zoo in the Wakefield Band Room directly following the concert. Who knows, you may find you have a prodigy! Stay for other musical performances. Click on Maryland Day 2011 for more information.
Maryland Community Band Welcomes Guest Trumpeters Brandon Almagro, Chris Gekker, and Dr. Emerson Head
Posted March 20th, 2011, 8:33 pm by Marianne Kassabian
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelbaum Concert Hall
On Wednesday evening, April 6, the Maryland Community Band will present a special trio of trumpet performers with a unique tie to the UM School of Music. Faculty member and trumpet professor, Chris Gekker, will be joined by his teacher, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Emerson Head, and his former student, Musician 1st Class, Brandon Almagro, of the United States Navy Band, in Agostini’s “The Three Trumpeters.” The performance is part of a concert presented each semester by two special outreach groups formed by the UM Band program; the all-campus University Band, Eli Osterloh, conductor, and the Maryland Community Band under the baton of John E. Wakefield, Director of Bands Emeritus. Wakefield proposed the soloists to recognize the great legacy of fine trumpet teaching and performance over many years at the University of Maryland.
Come to Homecoming To See Our Award Winning Mighty Sound of Maryland! Congratulations Kids!
Posted October 12th, 2010, 9:18 am by Marianne Kassabian
Someone suggested Hawaiian shirts and lava lavas for the tubas. Not sure we'll go that far, but we do want to show the kids we're proud of 'em. Show your pride for the Mighty Sound of Maryland - register for Homecoming today!!
History Book Shipping in August
Posted July 16th, 2009, 7:25 pm by Marianne Kassabian
The Band Centennial History Book will be shipping out in August. There were some tweaks that had to be made, causing us to miss the two-week summer break from the presses. During that break the presses were cleaned and we will be one of the first to roll as soon as the plant starts up again next week.
We are very proud of the book. It is beautiful, full of photographs, and the song book will be something everyone should have. After all, the last one was printed in 1941!
If anyone missed ordering the book, or song-book, the only book store to carry them will be the Maryland Book Exchange on Route 1, just across the street from our Chapel Field.
Thank you,
L. Richmond Sparks
Rehearsal II 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.
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.
Annual Pops Concert
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: