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I’ve never been to a high school reunion. Not out of fear, mind you – I can’t change much about myself now. Too old! – but more because it wasn’t a time in my life during which I formed strong bonds with the people I encountered. Once I went to college, though, I met many amazing individuals whom I often wonder where they are and what they are doing now. I’ve been fortunate to stay in touch with some, but I’ve lost touch with most. I suspect that many feel similarly about their college experiences. Many great people came into your lives, but you slowly drifted apart over the years.
The Department of Music recently launched a new website to help our music alumni and friends reconnect with friends from the past whom they met at the Boyd during their time at Clarion. Clarion Music Alumni (http://clarionmusicalumni.ning.com) is a social networking site that allows each member to create their own space on the site to share information about themselves, share photos and music, and have discussions on topics that interest them. Members also can establish groups centered around a topic or theme. For example, we have already a Golden Eagle Marching Band group. Anyone want to start a Vahe Berberian or Stan Michalski Fan Club?
Most importantly, old friends can reconnect with friends from the past by visiting other members’ pages on the site and sharing comments. But you also can meet many new friends. Alumni from various generations already have joined, along with several current Music Faculty members. It’s always great to hear (and see through photos) all of the great things our graduates and friends have been doing.
This isn’t for just alumni, though. If you know of someone who was a die-hard Marching Band “geek,” invite them to join. Do you have fond memories of participating in the choir or orchestra but weren’t a music major? We want you to join and share your stories, too.
So, we invite you to login, connect, and share your thoughts and ideas. Become an active part of our new online CUP Music community.
PLEASE don’t make me host an music alumni reunion to find out what you all have been up to…I’ll have to go on a diet.
