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.
Thank You!
Posted October 26th, 2008, 9:57 am by Noah Lazar
All of us at UMBAO would like to give a big THANK YOU to all the alumni for making this Centennial Homecoming Band the largest and best ever!
Sorry that Curley Byrd couldn't keep the rain away, but at least the Terps pulled out a win at the end. If you have any game-day snapshots posted to Flickr, Picasa, or other photo sites, please let us know where in the comments.
Friday Night Centennial Reception
Posted October 23rd, 2008, 9:48 pm by Marianne Kassabian
The Centennial Reception and the Homecoming Alumni Band check-in start at 5:00 pm tomorrow, October 24th. We invite all band alums to mix, mingle, and share stories for the evening.
There will be light fare, media presentations, pictures, and maybe a surprise or two. The Reception will continue when the Homecoming Alumni Band participants leave for rehearsals, but will continue when they return.
Light refreshments, finger food, and birthday cake will be provided.
Penny War with the Marching Band
Posted October 23rd, 2008, 10:54 am by UMBAO Administrator
Hi alumni! In addition to yourselves and your love for the UMD bands, be sure to bring your extra change!
The Sisters of Tau Beta Sigma are doing a Penny War with the marching band to raise money for Rockville High School's music program, directed by Phil Barnes. Some of our current students, in addition to some of you, are alumni of this program, so this is particularly important because it is so local to us. So far, we have raised over $100, but I'm sure we can do better. Last year, we raised almost $600 for Katrina relief. If each of you put a dollar in one of the jars, we will have at least $500 more to give to Rockville!
ΚΚΨ & ΤΒΣ Alumni Picnic
All alumni Gamma Xi Brothers and Beta Eta Sisters still in the area after Homecoming are invited to our annual picnic. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of food and games.
The picnic will be held at Calvert Park just outside campus:
4811 Drexel Road, College Park, MD 20740
Final Homecoming Schedule
Posted October 15th, 2008, 12:10 am by Marianne Kassabian
Kick-off has been announced for 3:30 pm, so here is our final Homecoming 2008 schedule:
Friday, October 24th
- 5:00 pm
- Reception & Check-In @ CSPAC
- 7:30 pm
- Mandatory Rehearsal
Saturday, October 25th
- 9:30 am
- Alumni band concierge table opens at CSPAC, in the band room foyer
- 10:15 am
- Meet at Astroturf field for marching rehearsal (that's correct—we are meeting at the Astroturf behind Byrd Stadium)
- 12:00 pm
- Tailgate on the lawn outside CSPAC
- 2:00 pm
- Line-Up & Inspection
- 2:20 pm
- Step-Off for Game
- 3:30 pm
- Kick-Off — GO TERPS!!
- ~6:30 pm
- Truck back and watch the video of our performances
Band Centennial History Exhibit on Campus
Posted October 5th, 2008, 8:06 pm by Dick Taylor
From Anne Turkos, University Archivist:
I am happy to report that I have just finished installing the exhibit "Musical Milestone: Celebrating the Centennial of the University of Maryland Bands" in the first floor lobby of Hornbake Library. I hope you all will have an opportunity to come by and see it. Many of the images are drawn from our work on the history book, but there are a few new ones in there as well.
