Band Day 2009

Before you know it, on Saturday, October 17, BAND DAY 2009 will be here. What is Band Day, you ask? Well, only the most fun any instrumentalist can have in a single day, that’s what!

Who could resist spending the day with fellow music alumni, current and former members of the Golden Eagle Marching Band, and high school instrumentalists from throughout our region playing, marching, and raising all kinds of “spirit” on the field and in the stands as our Clarion football team takes on Mercyhurst.

Last year’s Band Day was an astounding success, and this year’s event will be even better because YOU will be joining us! So, dust of those marching shoes, oil your valves, and do a few stretches to get ready for Band Day 2009!

I’ll see you there!

For more information, visit the the Department of Music website or visit the Band Day page on the Golden Eagle Marching Band website. You also can telephone the Band Office at 814-393-2263.

GEMB Revolution!

Fall is just around the corner, and that mean’s only one thing….no, not raking….no, not back to school, either. It’s time to get out and enjoy the Clarion University Golden Eagle Marching Band, of course!

I recently had the chance to sit down with our Director of Bands, Dr. Hubert Toney, Jr., to discuss the 2009 Golden Eagle Marching Band season. You can listen to a podcast of our conversation here.

It sounds like the upcoming season will be really exciting and entertaining for audiences and participants alike. This year will bring a BIG surprise for some of you long-time GEMB followers! You’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out the big news, though. I can’t break the news here.

Dr. Toney has been working this summer to create a new Golden Eagle Marching Band website – http://sites.google.com/site/cupmarching/. It will function as an an information repository for current GEMB members and for those interested in the band. Take some time to visit the site and look around a bit. While it is still undergoing development, you already will find it to be rich in information and media.

So, invite your friends, your neighbors, alumni, and family out to enjoy the Golden Eagle Marching Band this season. With 5 Home games, 3 away games (California, Slippery Rock, and Edinboro), marching band festivals, and the Autumn Leaf Festival, you will find plenty of opportunities to get out and see the band.

For more information about the Golden Eagle Marching Band, visit the new Golden Eagle Marching Band website – http://sites.google.com/site/cupmarching/, email Dr. Toney (htoney@clarion.edu), or telephone the Band Office at 814-393-BAND (2263).

Band Day 2008

Join the Golden Eagle Marching Band at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2008 for Band Day 2008. Band Day brings together Clarion Music Alumni, high school band students from throughout the region, and our own Golden Eagle Marching Band on the field and in the stands as our Golden Eagle football team takes on Slippery Rock.

The selections for pregame are: the Alma Mater, National Anthem, Solid Gold, Let’s Go Blue (Crowd Spam 11), and Brooklyn. Stand selections will include Carry On for Clarion, Crowd Spam 11, and Hey Baby. You can download the music from the website:

http://jupiter.clarion.edu/~cumarching/warriortales2008/

(Hey Baby and Brooklyn are not on the website and will be available the day of the event)

BAND DAY SCHEDULE

4:00	Report to the northwest corner of the Clarion University stadium parking lot in full uniform, with your instrument, music, lyre, and flip folio. Bring rain gear if needed. The report time could change based on the number of participants.
4:05	Lunch: Pizza from Pizza Pub and a sports drink will be served for lunch.
4:30	Rehearsal: Music and Field Entrance-Exit, Alma Mater, National Anthem, Solid Gold, Carry On for Clarion, Crowd Spam 11, and Hey Baby.
5:20	Parade Formation and Stadium Entrance
5:40	Pregame: Alma Mater, National Anthem; form tunnel: Solid Gold, Let’s Go Blue, and Carry On for Clarion
6:00	Kick-off
7:30	Halftime
9:15	End of game

COST

Cost for this event will be $4.00 per student to cover lunch. Payment is due the day of the event. Checks payable to “Clarion Student Association”

REGISTRATION

To register for Band Day 2008, complete the online registration form, or contact Dr. Hubert Toney, Jr., Director of Bands, at 814-393-2263 or htoney@clarion.edu

Registered Band Day 2008 Participants
GEMB Alumni

Geraldine Truog, Mellophone 2007
Scott Ditullio, Trumpet 1995
Joyce Yeung-DiTullio, Majorette 1994
Maurie Campanella, Snare Drum 1979
Pat Shannon, Tenor Drum 2006
Kathy Dillion, Trumpet 2007
Jessica Allshouse, Color Guard 2005
Courtney Smith, Majorette 2008
John Panella, Snare 2000
Tara DiMichele-Rearick, Flute 2005/06
Adam Rearick, Snare 2005
Carrie Kronenberger-Harris Flute, 2005/06
Bob Harris, Alto Saxophone 2004?
Ali Hall, Trombone 2006

High School Students = 71!

Brockway, Currwensville, Rochester, A-C Valley, many others!

Golden Eagle Marching Band 2008 – Let the good times (Drum)roll!

I was in the office last week working when suddenly the sound of the marching band drum line warmups erupted as they began their pre-band camp training. Instantly (and startlingly!) I was reminded that the new season of the Golden Eagle Marching Band (GEMB) was already here.

Truthfully, though, marching band season never really ends. Our Director of Bands, Dr. Hubert Toney, Jr. always is in marching band mode, always thinking about the next year and how to make next season even better. The responsibilities of directing and managing the most visible music ensemble (if not organization, in general) on campus is a year-’round job.

This season kicks off with band camp for all band members August 17-24, with the home opener on August 28 at 6:00 p.m at Memorial Stadium against the “Fighting Faclons” of Fairmont State University, WV.

This year’s GEMB is looking to be the biggest and best yet. Over 100 members will take to the field to entertain the crowds attending the Golden Eagle football games, lining the parade route during Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival, and at numerous other venues across the state. This year’s theme is “Tales of the Warrior” featuring music from Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, Xena Warrior Princess, The Gladiator.

So, make a point to get out and see the Golden Eagle Marching Band this fall. You’ll be glad you did.

Hope to see you at halftime!

For more information about this year’s Golden Eagle Marching Band, contact the Band Office at 814-393-BAND (2263), or visit the Golden Eagle Marching Band website at http://jupiter.clarion.edu/~cumarching. You can listen to conversation with Dr. Toney about the Golden Eagle Marching Band in the “Around the Boyd” podcast.