FALL 2008

THE official NEWSLETTER OF THE University of california marching Band and the CAL Band ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Band Hosts Thousands of High School IN MEMORIAM Musicians at Biennial Event Remembering Frankie Garland, Mellophone ’05, DM ’08 Robert O. Briggs Thirty-seven high schools from all over California Cal Band alumni share stories joined the Cal and memories of one of the great Band at halftime legends of the Cal Band, Director at this year’s High Emeritus Robert O. Briggs, who School Band Day. passed away on September 17, 2008. The North Tunnel Echo’s W o r k i n g special coverage of Bob’s life and closely with legacy begins on page 5. Tara Castro, the Public Relations Director, I day was what made it memora- had the challenge of arranging 37 ble. High School Band Day fell Alumni “Retourné à Bruxelles” high schools to take the field with on our second home game of the the Cal Band at halftime. Fitting year against the Colorado State Fred Fischle, Trumpet ’57 over 2,000 musicians onto one Rams. For the Cal Band, this was field was a little bit like playing our first home game in almost a In January of 1958, James Berdahl received a letter from the State Department soliciting the Band’s interest in representing the United a massive game of Tetris, but in month, so we were anxious to get States at the Brussels World’s Fair that summer. Five months later the end, it worked out well. As back in Memorial Stadium. $65,000 in cash and services had been raised to transport the Band Saturday grew closer, I wished I As the Cal Band finished its to Europe for three weeks of performances in Belgium, Germany and had paid a little more attention to Saturday morning rehearsal, Denmark. Highlights included daily concerts and halftime type per- how High School Band Day was high schools from all over the run when I was a second-year, state started arriving on the field. but in the end, the chaos of the Once each school had taken the field, Bob Calonico Reunion 2008 led a joint rehearsal Join your fellow Cal Band alumni for an of “Big ‘C,’” “Fight evening of friends, food, fun and the Cal For California,” and Band! Check the website to register on- the Doobie Broth- line: www.calband.berkeley.edu/cbaa. ers classic, “China Special treat: John Camozzi ’77 has gra- Grove.” After preach- ciously purchased and donated wine cre- ing his usual sermon of “Watch Direc- ated by our own Mark West ’77. Mark’s tors!” a few times, the winery is called Rominger West – spread bands started to come the word. Thank you John and Mark! together and we were The reunion will honor Cal Band ready to put on quite a Announcer Albert Locher ’72 as the Tony show later in the after- Martinez Award winner, and willfeature a noon. special talk by Cynthia Erb ’07, current Cal As the Cal Band ate Fifteen members of the 1958 Brussels Band contingent reunited at the Brussels Atomium, Band member and mother of teenagers! lunch and changed the signature monument of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Friday, November 21, 2008, 6:00 pm into uniform, the high school bands were formances at the Fair in front of excited international crowds, and an Spenger’s: 1919 Fourth Street, Berkeley appearance at the annual 4th of July celebration in Rebild, Denmark. No-host bar and dinner given a private tour around campus led On the return trip the Band was summoned to a reception given in Questions? Email Barbara (Hollimon) its honor in Washington, D.C., by then Vice President Richard Nixon. Goodson ’77 at [email protected]. (continued on page 9) This performance tour raised the national and international prestige of the Cal Band and the University of California. This past May, fourteen original members of the 1957-58 Cal Band Announcing the new NTE Web Site! returned to Belgium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their World’s Fair performances in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe. The reunion trip was For up-to-date news, articles, photos, and more, visit: highlighted by a ceremony in which the famous Manneken-Pis statue, www.northtunnelecho.org (continued on page 10) www.calband.berkeley.edu Photos by Cal Band (top left), Tristan Harward (top right) and Jeanne Fischle (bottom right) Page 1 Page 2 The North Tunnel Echo

p.m. Elizabeth weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz. and (Cantonese, Teochiu, Vietnamese, or English), was 18 inches long at birth. Big brother David it was universally agreed that the chocolate was proud to show off his new sister to all his fountain was everyone’s favorite appetizer. friends at preschool. Elizabeth is now doing The day after the wedding, the newlyweds Greg Fair (clarinet ’92) and his wife Nata- very well. She went on her first train ride and flew to Australia for a two week honeymoon. lie are pleased to announce the arrival of her first hike this summer when the family The couple currently reside in Seattle, Wash- their son Benjamin visited the Grand Canyon. At ington, where Susan is earning her Doctorate Cooper Fair. Benja- eight months she is already in Neuroscience at the University of Wash- min was born June 4, trying to stand because she ington. 2008, weighing 7lbs., knows she has to walk before 8 oz. and spanning 19 she can highstep. The Meyers ¾ inches. Greg reports came to their senses a couple that all are doing well, of years ago and returned to though both Natalie California after spending six and he don’t seem to years in Michigan. They now be getting as much live in Rancho Santa Margarita sleep as Benjamin! The Fairs in southern Orange County. Rich is a Manager with PRTM Ken Molles (trombone ’89) reports that Management Consultants, and Trisha is a after seven years living in Las Vegas, Nevada, stay-at-home mom. They can be reached he is starting a new job with the U.S. Patent & [email protected]. Trademark Office as a patent examiner in the The Stewarts Washington, D.C. area. Randy Parent (mello ’73, SM ’77) has Breaking the clarinet tradition, Rachel returned to the practice of law after serving as Merkhofer (clarinet ’02) found love outside Lisa (Nelson) Spresney (picc ’89) and her Executive Director of the California Alumni husband Dwaine welcomed their first child, her section, marrying Daniel Stewart (trom- Association. He is practicing construction law bone ’99) in an outdoor wedding at the Brazil Sarah Elizabeth, on August 31, 2008. Lisa with Bell, Rosenberg & Hughes in Oakland. and Dwaine live in Phoenix, and sometimes Room in Tilden Park. The beautiful setting Randy lives in Danville with his wife of 27 was complimented nicely by a string quar- get together with nearby Scotts- years, Carmen. His son Chris dale residents Kristen (Keith) tet, which provided music for the ceremony. is a sophomore at the Univer- Afterwards, guests were treated to luncheon (picc ’88) and Chris Hulett sity of Arizona and worked on (bass ’86) and their two boys, indoors, and dessert from a cupcake tower. the maintenance crew at Camp There were 27 Cal Band alumni in atten- William (trombone 2020) and Gold, Lair of the Golden Bear, Bryce (bass 2022) who, while dance. The couple currently reside in Oak- last summer—just like his dad land, close to Rachel’s job at the California greatly outnumbered by nearby did 34 years ago. ASU fans, are already proudly Alumni Association. wearing blue and gold every Continuing the tradition game day. of clarinet weddings, Susan The Overcashiers Duong (clarinet ’01) and Rich and Trisha Meyer (both Alfred Fung (clarinet ’99) tied trumpet ’90) are happy to the knot at a private civil cer- announce the arrival of their emony in the rotunda of San daughter Elizabeth Erin, born Francisco City Hall on April on January 18, 2008 at 7:12 David Meyer and Bob 23, 2008. Following their legal marriage, Alfred and Susan traveled The North Tunnel Echo down to El Monte, California on May 2nd ______for a day-long celebration with friends and Erin Proudfoot ’92 CBAA Communications Chair family. The celebration began with a tradi- Tara Castro ’05 Cal Band Public Relations Director Jason P. Clark ’99 Editor Tristan Harward ’02 Assistant Editor ______Contributors Steve Overcashier (mello/bass ’72) is proud Pete Alvarez, Jr. ’74 • Matt Bjork ’87 • Katherine Brittain to announce his marriage to another Golden ’05 • Robert Calonico ’72 • Gordon Chien ’05 • Robyn Bear, Lynn Le Bourdais Osborn, this past July. Comfort ’08 • Sarah Coonley ’06 • Dan Cheatham ’54 At their first meeting in April 2007, they knew • Jenna Dockery ’06 • William Doherty ’76 • Colin they had found their match and, over the next Downs-Razouk ’05 • Fred Fischle ’57 • Francis Garland weeks and months, each tried to “out Cal” the ’05 • Barbara Goodson ’77 • Jeff Johnstone ’83 • John other (Lynn finally admitted that Steve wins). Leibee ’96 • Albert Locher ’71 • Malia McPherson ’06 In addition to attending all Cal football games • Brighitte Preciado ’05 • Erin Proudfoot ’92 • Jamie (Lynn has been to the Women’s Huddle every Rawson ’77 • Karen Rawson ’84 • Jake Seefer ’08 • year except 2007 when Steve whisked her off Neil Sorenson ’59 • Carol Suveda • Alec Stewart ’01 to New Zealand and Australia), they are avid Cal rugby fans and ventured up to the Lair • Jerry Taylor ’66 • Grace Tiscareño-Sato ’85 • Ryan The Fungs Wilcox ’06 • Margy Wilkinson of the Bear this spring for the annual work ______tional Chinese tea ceremony for the bride’s weekend where they repaired split rail fences Please address comments to: family, followed by a tea ceremony for by splitting cedar logs and stripping off the The North Tunnel Echo the groom. At each tea ceremony, family bark. Steve reports that the primary entree at University of California Marching Band members were served tea by the bride and their Danville wedding was “Top Dog,” with 72 César Chavez Student Center # 4280 groom. Later in the evening, everyone sat the sausages provided by the Dog Out in San Berkeley, CA 94720-4280 down to a Chinese Banquet at Mission 261 Ramon (same menu as the Berkeley Top Dog e-mail: [email protected] Restaurant. Best Man Clayton Frederick but they also serve fries and beer). The high- (alto ’99) was joined by groomsmen Travis light of the day, however, was a surprise (for The North Tunnel Echo is a joint publication of the Smith (baritone ’00) and Jason P. Clark Steve) appearance by the Straw Hat Band. University of California Marching Band and the (trumpet ’99), as well as bridesmaid Alli- Lynn and her Mom, Bettye, had coordinated Cal Band Alumni Association, Inc. son Ryan (clarinet ’99). While the guests the whole thing. Steve even directed “Sons of © 2008 Cal Band Alumni Association, Inc. spoke one of four different languages, Cal” (with singing of course!).

Layout by Tristan Harward Photos by Greg Fair (The Fairs), Jason P. Clark (The Stewarts), Trisha Meyer (David & www.calband.berkeley.edu Bob), Steve Overcashier (The Overcashiers), and Jason P. Clark (The Fungs) “Deus Managrum Nostrum Damnet” Page 3

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NorCal Party a Star-Studded Success IN MEMORIAM Carol Suveda, Alumni Relations and Events Manager, SMA Travis Davison (bass ’66) only marched NorCal 2008 was a roaring success! We had event. one season in the 253 guests and raised over $67,000 to help with If you were able to attend, I Cal Band, but spent a the Band’s expenses this academic year. A big hope you enjoyed the evening as lifetime with the Cal thank you to the Event Committee, Band PR Com- much as I did. The “Blue Nights, Alumni Band. A tal- mittee and Band Executive Committee, Sponsors, Golden Lights” turned out to be ented trombonist who Attendees, Donors and Volunteers who all con- a great theme, the Berkeley City grew up in Oakland, tributed to such a great outcome on this special Club was a lovely venue, and he joined the Band as an undersized sousa- we all enjoyed the delicious phone player in 1966. IN MEMORIAM food and abundant wine. Guests He transferred to Cal Neil Sorensen enjoyed bidding in the fantastic (clarinet ’59, State Hayward and silent auction, hearing Professor became a music teacher. Returning to Berke- StuD ’62) has Alex Filippenko’s talk about cer- succumbed to ley in the 1970s after teaching in Australia, he tain Cal-themed stars, listening reconnected with his Cal friends and became a leukemia. While to the spirited Cal Band perfor- at Cal, Neil was regular participant in Alumni Band Day, and the mances, and spending time in the AFROTC Band Sausalito 4th of July Parade. He was a season wonderful company of so many C o m m a n d e r, ticket holder at Cal football and basketball Commander of Band and Cal alumni, Band par- games. Following a successful career with sev- the Arnold Air ents and other family and friends. eral Bay Area banks, he returned to his first love, Society, member NorCal 2008 was truly a memo- and became the music instructor at Piedmont of the Rally and rable experience. I hope those High School. Games Council, who attended will come again. If Travis’ love of music, his financial acumen, and a member you missed it this year, please try his boundless energy and his optimism blended of the Order of to join us in 2009! perfectly to save and shape two fine institutions. He is widely credited with rescuing the Oakland the Golden Bear. If you would like to be a part Symphony, and with the successful conversion Following graduation, Neil married Head of planning next year’s NorCal Pom-Pom Girl Jacki Mills, earned his USAF of the Berkeley Music Camp to the independent event or have ideas that would Cazadero Music Camp. pilot’s wings, and became a B-52 Aircraft be supportive for this impor- Commander. After leaving the Air Force, he Travis succumbed to Alzheimer’s earlier this tant fundraiser for the Cal Band, year. The celebration of his life at the Northbrae spent several years in the aviation insurance please contact me at carols@sma. industry. Neil left that career to join Jacki for Community Church featured performances from berkeley.edu or (510) 643-2662. many of the musical groups he has been associ- the next 30 years running their exercise fran- Have a happy and healthy fall chise business. The couple had no children. ated with, including the Cal Alumni Band. and holiday season!

Neil Sorensen obituary written by Neil Sorensen ante mortem NorCal Photos by Tristan Harward Travis Davison obituary written by Jerry Taylor www.calband.berkeley.edu Obituary Photos courtesy Neil Sorensen (left) and Jerry Taylor (right) Page 4 The North Tunnel Echo

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in my life was a pretty incredible experience, Bandsmen Cheer on Bears in Maryland especially because we made the rather poor decision of Gordon Chien, Alto ’05 walking all the way from the “I didn’t know our trip destination got Lincoln Memorial to the Jef- changed to Taipei.” ferson Memorial and back That was the first thing I thought of around, making our total upon exiting the doors of the Baltimore/ walking distance for the night Washington International Airport. The about five miles. other Band members around me simi- My story of course would larly pondered if we had accidentally be incomplete without men- flown into a tropical rainforest instead of tion of the actual football Maryland. Standing outside waiting for game itself, so I’ll say this: the the bus to pick us up, I literally watched stadium was small but homey, a layer of sweat form on the skin of my the Maryland fans were warm arm within five minutes. Quite a and welcoming, and the gen- welcome for a bunch of spoiled coastal eral atmosphere of the home Californians. Robin Khamsi (trumpet ‘05), Carter Jessop (trumpet ‘05), Melissa Moore (trumpet ‘06), crowd after the game was, Austin McGee (trumpet ‘07), Nat Futterman (trumpet ‘05), Jon Vickers (trumpet ‘06) and Aside from the three-showers-a- Kyle Barlow (trumpet ‘06) at Maryland. “Did we just win?” day degree of humidity and heat, our trip What made this trip truly to Maryland was definitely one of the more escalator in the world (I haven’t looked it up memorable, however, was the sheer number memorable trips I’ve been on, mostly because on Wikipedia to confirm, so it’s probably not of recent Cal Band alumni – I counted about there were actually things to do other than true, but you get the point). The ride from the thirty, but there were probably more – who waste time watching TV in the hotel room (I’m top to the bottom took a full two minutes and attended the game, many of them now East looking at you, Pullman and Corvallis). three seconds (margin of error: three seconds Coast transplants. Many of us were graced Taking the Metrorail into the National Mall caused by the initial shock of how freaking with the opportunity to revisit with Bandsmen area in D.C. was an adventure in and of itself. scary the ride was). The other shocking part? whom we had not seen since our first year in A warning: if you ever find yourself getting The Metro ride took all of six minutes. For Band. Every one of them was just as passion- onto the Metro from the Rosslyn station in comparison, it takes about 15 minutes for a ate and excited to be at the game as when they Arlington, DO NOT LOOK DOWN while on BART ride from Downtown Berkeley to San were in the Band. It’s always reassuring to see the escalator. You’ll lose all sense of balance Francisco. a familiar face in unfamiliar territory. If that and stumble to a horrifying, long-term-hospi- Walking around seeing all the famous kind of networking and dedication doesn’t say tal-stay-inducing state, because it’s the longest national monuments at night for the first time “Go Bears,” I don’t know what does. The Tunnel Experience “WHOdunnit?” Jake Seefer, Trumpet ’08 A Straightforward, Unbiased, Undramatized, Recounting of the Mystery of “The Who” Show Banner It’s game day. As I anxiously wait on Lower Sproul Plaza in Katherine Brittain, Alto ’05 a circle of trumpets, I listen to our Drum Major’s crazy dream. Apparently, he slept terribly. As he sent us on racing up the steps THE PREFACE: THE CRIME: of Sproul to play our noon concert, the percussion played and the This year, the Cal Band intro- The banner curiously survived crowds cheered. After the concert, a few chants, and a “Cal Band duced a new advertisement for a week-and-a-half of unsuper- Great!” we were ready for march-up to Memorial Stadium. our halftime performances. In vised display, including during Now when I first heard the idea of marching up to the sta- order to increase student interest the entire Band’s trip to U.C. dium, I thought we would be military and professional. I was in our halftime shows, the Public Davis for the Fall Training Pro- definitely wrong. Tradition always takes precedence in the Cal Relations Committee has taken to gram. She hung proudly from Band. As each section performs various continuities, screams at crafting 9 ft x 4.5 ft, hand-painted, our César Chavez Student Center each other to be quiet next to the University library, and sings one-of-a-kind banners for each entrance, unhampered and about the tragedy of the Titanic, we edge closer and closer to our show. The banners are displayed untouched until… final destination. the week leading up to our per- One morning, “The Who As I wait in North Tunnel for my first pregame in Cal Band, I become more excited than nervous as it suddenly hits me that I formance above the entrance to Show” Banner was missing from am part of something real. We frantically ran around clicking our the Cal Band’s rehearsal space. her usual perch. The Public Rela- friends and Bandsmen as the moment creeps closer. And suddenly, During rallies, the U.C. Rally tions Committee, first believing it as if FTP Davis was decades behind me, I am in my tunnel position Committee holds the banner for to be a trick, fussed about it during listening to the announcer and Band yell “Robert Calonico!” student viewing and then parades “The Who Show” rehearsal, All it took was one more chant: “Sticks up! Pick up your heels! it at the forefront of the Band questioning likely pranksters as Turn your corners square! And DRIVE! DRIVE! DRIVE!” And we during march-up. Finally, we to where our banner was. But it were off. drape the banner at the student wasn’t a trick—the banner was For me as a Newman, it’s not the level of musicianship or the entrance before football games. gone. Stolen! size of the Band or even the music that we play that defines this Every student passes by the POSSIBLE SUSPECTS and band for me; rather, it’s the traditions that give this Band its true banner before entering Memorial MOTIVES: distinctions. I wouldn’t trade any of it for anything. Stadium. (continued on page 9)

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Remembering Robert Orlando Briggs 1927-2008

Jamie Rawson, Bass ’77 took a leave of absence in 1971 to work in The Best Boss I Ever Had Robert O. Briggs, Director Emeritus of the Japan, Bob abandoned his doctorate studies University of California Band, passed away at to work full-time as an assistant, and later as Margy Wilkinson, the age of 81 following complications from acting Director of the Cal Band. In 1973, Bob Cal Band Secretary ’83 - ’95 gall bladder surgery. was formally appointed Director of the Bob Briggs was Director of the Cal Band Cal Band. I met Bob in 1983 from 1973 until his retirement in 1995, During Bob’s time as Director, the Band when I applied for the however his association with the Cal Band undertook an extensive national tour in position of Cal Band spanned over 50 years. Even in retirement, the summer of 1976 to commemorate administrative assis- Bob served as a resource for the current Cal the Bicentennial of the United States. As tant. I had worked on Band, sharing his expertise and experience the fortunes of Cal Football improved, so campus since Decem- with successive generations of Bandsmen. did the opportunity for the Band to per- ber 1966; in the inter- Bob Briggs was born in Modesto, Califor- form at bowl games. In 1979 the Band vening years I held 4 nia, on August 20, 1927. He attended public performed at its first bowl game since the different campus posi- schools in Modesto, graduated from Modesto 1959 Rose Bowl, the Garden State Bowl tions, was married and High School, and briefly attended Modesto in New Jersey. The Band would march had 3 children. I knew in three more bowl games during Bob’s Junior College. At Cal, Bob joined the Cal the Band position was tenure, and make an appearance at a Band as a freshman coronet player in 1948. perfect – I liked doing Bob’s undergraduate years coincided with conference game in Tokyo. a variety of tasks, and I loved the idea of the “Glory Years” of Cal Football under coach The Band’s unique position as a student- working closely with students. I wasn’t sure Pappy Waldorf, giving him the good fortune to run organization required Bob to balance march in three successive Rose Bowls. In late the dynamics of student government with I liked Band music but I was willing to give it 1958, as Cal was preparing for yet another (and the politics of the larger university adminis- a try. The job was a 10 month position with 2 to date its last) Rose Bowl, Bob was invited to tration. In a position fraught with potential months off in the summer, just what a work- march with the Band in order to help fill out conflicts and burdened with competing and ing mom needed. its ranks, thus gaining the distinction of being often contradictory demands, Bob’s non- Bob and I hit it off immediately. He trusted the only Bandsmen to have marched in four confrontational style served the Band and that I knew how to do my job and appreci- Rose Bowls. It was always Bob’s goal to con- the University well. Upon his retirement in ated that my many years on campus had duct at a Rose Bowl, but the fates interceded. 1995, at the recommendation of Chancellor given me personal contacts in many offices. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree Tien, Bob was appointed Director Emeritus of I liked the way he dealt with the students. He in Music in 1951, Bob served for two years the Band. took each one as he or she came to him and in the U.S. Army, playing and conducting In retirement, Bob remained active in the only looked for what that individual person with the Army Band at Fort Ord in Monterey, music community, organizing and direct- could contribute to the Band – either musi- California. Bob continued his musical stud- ing the Solano Winds, a community musical cally or as a leader or both. ies after graduating from the U.S. Army Music ensemble. Bob was also an avid automobile Bob was the best boss I had at U.C. Berke- School, earning a Master of Arts in Music at enthusiast. One of Bob’s most cherished ley. He protected me from the “administra- San Francisco State University. roles was chauffeuring Cal Band brides and tion” the best he could and while he was grooms to their wedding ceremonies in one In 1955, Bob was named band director at critical of me in a forthright, though not Armijo High School in Fairfield, California. of his many antique sedans. unkind manner, he was also full of praise and Bob continued in that position until 1967, In his six decades of association with the knew how to show his gratitude for a job well when he returned to Berkeley to pursue a doc- Cal Band, Bob touched thousands of lives. torate in music. That same year, Bob returned He will be long remembered by generations done. Bob knew I was his secretary – I did to the Cal Band as an assistant director under of Cal Band members and Cal Band fans. many things for him – but he always intro- then-director James Berdahl. When Berdahl (continued on page 8)

Photos courtesy Pete Alvarez, Jr. (left), Estate of Robert O. Briggs (top & bottom right) www.calband.berkeley.edu Photo of Margy courtesy Margy Wilkinson Page 6 Remembering Robert O. Briggs Page 7 1927 1945 1948 1955 1963 World War II was over, and The postwar period marked the “Glory Years” of California The Band entered a new era in the years after Robert Orlando Briggs was born to Modesto dairy farmer at age 18, Bob graduated from Football. Under the stewardship of coach Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf, From 1950-53, the Korean Conflict loomed 1954. In 1958, the Band was invited to represent H. Russell Briggs and his wife Rose. Bob’s great-grandfather, Modesto High School. During the Golden Bears went to three straight Rose Bowls, in 1948, large in the nation’s mind. The Cal Band, strug- the United States at the World’s Fair in Brussels, Bel- James R. Briggs, was one of Modesto’s early pioneers, having grade school, Bob performed 1949, and 1950. The football team’s newfound success also gling to overcome its national humiliation, gium, and in 1959, the Golden Bears and the Band led a wagon train into the area after the Civil War. To this in his school bands as well as raised the profile of the Cal Band—but not in the way anyone reformed its constitution and adopted a high-step made their latest Rose Bowl appearance. day, the road that ran outside the Briggs homestead is named the famed Stanislaus County anticipated. The Cal Band was pillored in the local and national marching style in 1954. Although reluctant at first, Bob accepted a job “Briggsmore Avenue,” a reminder of the days when the Wit- Boys’ Band. After high school, media following a lackluster perfomance vis-à-vis Ohio State’s After graduating from Cal with a Bachelor of teaching algebra and band at Armijo High School in more family lived at the opposite end of the road. Bob attended Modesto Junior Marching Band in 1950, leading to the resignation of Band Arts in Music, Bob enlisted in the Army in 1952. Fairfield, California. A natural teacher, he built the The Cal Band was having a rebirth of it’s own. In 1923, the College for two years, where Director Charles Cushing and the hiring of James Berdahl. While stationed at Fort Ord, near Monterey, struggling high school band into a renowned music ROTC Band, which had been a continuous presence on the he performed in the Modesto Fulfilling the wishes of his parents, Bob entered Cal as a fresh- California, Bob attended the U.S. Army School program. Bob also remained close to his beloved Berkeley campus since 1891, was reorganized into the modern Symphony and the college man in 1947, and joined the Cal Band as a coronet player. Bob James Berdahl of Music, earning top grades. Bob also had the Cal Band, and was asked to help the Band fill out Cal Band under the Associated Students of the University of orchestra. started out as a mathematics major, but later switched to music. He performed in all opportunity to perform with the U.S. Army Band its ranks during the Brussels tour. In 1959, the Band California. At Cal, thanks to the G.I. three Rose Bowls, including the 1949 Rose Bowl with this Band (see below). But it was all around California and even in Okinawa. On asked Bob and other alumni to march with them at Bill, hundreds of war veterans the 1950 Rose Bowl that left a lasting impression: “I would’ve liked to have disappeared more than a few occassions, he conducted them. Rose Bowl, and Bob became the only Cal Bands- were heading to college. through a hole in the turf!” he later remarked. man to march in four Rose Bowls. A Life with the Cal Band Robert Orlando Briggs spent most of his 81 years surrounded by music. Born in a modest farmhouse in Modesto, California, Bob learned to play the piano at the age of 5, before picking-up the coronet in fourth grade. After that, he was seldom seen without a horn or a conductor’s baton in hand. Nearly fifty of Bob’s years were spent with the Cal Band in one form or another. Here, we celebrate Bob’s common history with the Band—and all of us.

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While Bob Briggs was working at Armijo High School When 1971 rolled around, Berdahl had arranged to go The 1970s brought an era of change to the Cal Band. In 1970, After the tumultuous 1970s, the 1980s were relatively calm. At Big Bob and the Band kept a busy schedule in Fairfield, in the mid-60’s he began helping out with the to Japan on sabbatical. The ASUC (which was then the the Band successfully toured Japan, leading to James Berdahl’s Game in 1982, the Band bore witness to “The Play” and watched through to the 1990s, attending the 1987 Coca Cal Band, serving as one of the end-zone ladder direc- supporting funding source for the Band) named Tucker as sabbatical and eventual departure as Director in 1971. Pre- another band learn a powerful lesson. Bob conducted the Cal Band Cola Bowl in Tokyo Japan, and the Garden State tors during games. In 1967, he resigned at Armijo and the Acting Director, and Bob moved into the paid Assis- game logistics and UCLA’s continued use of “Big ‘C’” led Bob to during a 1983 visit by Queen Elizabeth II. A dispute with the Pac-10 Bowl in 1991. That same year, the Cal Band returned to Berkeley as a doctorate student. He contin- tant Director position. Within the Band, however, the rewrite the song, debuting a crisp new sound. Perhaps the most forced the Band’s trademark bomb to take a one-year hiatus in 1984. recieved the Berkeley Citation in honor of it’s ued assisting with the Band, and by 1968 was formally relationship with Tucker had become strained, and the significant change occurred in 1973, soon after Bob formally That same year, the Band elected its first female Senior Manager, century of service to the University. As times called an Assistant Director to James Berdahl. This was Band relied on Briggs for almost all conducting duties in became Director: the all-male Cal Band voted to go coed. In the Drum Major, and Public Relations Director. changed so, did Bob... not a paid position, but Bob did secure a T.A. position 1971. The next year, Tucker moved to the newly created midst of this transistion, the Cal Band embarked on an Ameri- “The second time I cried in front of Bob was over the summer when “Bob and I were driving in one of his Porsches with the Music Department. position of Director of the U.C. Jazz Band, and Briggs can Tour in 1976 to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial. I was Senior Manager. I broke down in frustration over how the Uni- to his house in Fairfield for some sort of Ex- In 1968, the Band hired David Tucker, who had been formally stepped up to become the Cal Band Director, “The tour schedule was quite rigorous and the performances versity was treating the Band . . . we would have no place to practice Comm retreat, and he turned to me and said a high school band director in Sacramento, and was also with Berdahl (back from Japan) taking on the title of many times exhausting. But then as now, Bob would be elated for the first few weeks of the season. I know Bob did everything he “I’ve been thinking of asking the Band to call me now working on his doctorate at Cal. Tucker was the Cal “Director of Bands,” meant to cover both the Cal Band after every show. “Wasn’t the audience marvelous, didn’t the could behind the scenes, but he truly did leave it up to me as the Bob instead of Mr. Briggs. What do you think?” Band arranger beginning in 1968, and in 1969 assumed and the Music Department Concert Band. Thus, Bob Swanee number go well, wasn’t it great to finally see the Show- manager to solve the problem. He had confidence that we students I thought about it for a moment and replied the newly created, paid position of Assistant Director of was functionally the Cal Band Director from 1971 on, boat paddle wheel lights finally work, and wasn’t Bruce Horti would work it out. He didn’t step in and take over, nor was he ever “That’s a great idea, Mr. Briggs.” From that day the Cal Band. Briggs was then designated as the Assis- though he did not get the formal title until 1973. hilarious tonight.” And he would go into one of his fits of laugh- critical of how we led. The support and confidence he had in student forward [we] knew him as simply Bob.” tant to the Directors, a position that was still unpaid. —Albert Locher, Trumpet ’68, SM ’71 ter that sometimes couldn’t be stopped.” —Pete Alvarez, Jr., leaders was one of Bob’s special qualities.” —Karen Rawson, —Jeff Johnstone, Trombone ’80, DM ’83 1971-1973 1976 Trombone ’71, ExSec ’74 1982 Trombone ’81, SM ’84 1990

Photos on top row courtesy of Robert O. Briggs Estate (1945, 1948, & 1955) Layout by Jason Clark with significant contributions by Photos on bottom row courtesy of Pete Alvarez, Jr. (all 1971), Robert O. Briggs Estate and Allison (Ellsworth) Nicholson (1963). Berdahl photo courtesy of the Cal Band. Erin Proudfoot, Matt Bjork and Tristan Harward (1982 left), N. Dan Cheatham (1982 right), David Tanabe (1990) Page 8 Remembering Robert O. Briggs The Best Boss I Ever Had continued from 5 rich and famous – and enjoyed duced me as the Band’s secretary. telling stories about those experi- To Bob the most important part ences, but Bob was never a snob. of my job was doing what the He viewed each of us as impor- Band needed. When U.C. offered tant and valuable as the next. Bob a full year appointment, he That I think is part of why he was insisted that I be given the same so important to so many Band opportunity. members. Bob was a keen observer of I worked for Bob until his retire- Band life. It never ceased to ment and I know just how bitter- amaze me how much he knew sweet that decision was for him. about the interpersonal lives of It was something he needed to Bandsmen. I would go to him do and yet he was full of regrets. when I couldn’t figure out who He enjoyed his retirement while In 1995, Bob retired In retirement, Bob kept a watchful eye was going with whom or who keeping his on-going connection as the Cal Band Direc- on the Band, and remained active as a was having a spat with a fellow to the Band. tor. But retirement did Tellefsen Hall Board Member. Bob also Band member. And he always Earlier this summer, Bob and I not slow Bob. In his relished his role as a chauffeur for Band knew. We would close the door talked about getting together for new hometown of Fair- newlyweds. to his office and just chat from lunch. We never managed to set field, Bob help found the “Serving on Ex-Comm with Genro [Sato] time to time. He always made the date. I will miss his annual Solano Winds, a commu- led to our relationship and eventual mar- sure I felt like a member of the Christmas card, the occasional nity band. “Like with the riage at Treasure Island three years after Band family. One of the best phone chat and lunch. He was a student-run Cal Band, graduation . . . Bob honored us with a ride things he ever did was to insist remarkable man and I feel hon- Bob was magical about in his Oldsmobile from Treasure Island to that I attend the annual meeting. ored to have known and worked how inclusive he would the Claremont Resort Hotel—a most beau- I didn’t know what to expect the for him. be with others wanting to tiful ending to an amazing day of Mexican first time and after that I rarely help out with the organi- wedding traditions, a Japanese sake cer- missed the opportunity to see the Robert O. Briggs zation.” emony, mariachis and an Air Force Honor Band carry on, all dressed up and Memorial Festival —Bill Doherty, Trumpet ’76 Guard.” —Grace Tiscareño-Sato, Trombone ’85, looking like grownups. PRD ’88 To give musicians an oppor- 1995 2007 Bob loved to hang out with the tunity to honor Bob Briggs and his favorite concert band Robert O. Briggs: Teacher, Mentor, Colleague, and Friend music, Solano Winds is host- ing the Robert O. Briggs Robert Calonico, Clarinet ’72, StuD ’75, Cal Band Director Memorial Festival. On Febru- My association his professionalism in those ary 15, 2009, musicians will with Bob Briggs dates situations. gather at the Fairfield Center back to 1972, when I Finally, Bob and I enjoyed for Creative Arts to rehearse a auditioned for the Cal many golf outings, lunches, program of Bob’s favorites in Band. I’m sure many and adult beverages since the afternoon and perform it in of you experienced my appointment as Band the evening. Proceeds from the the same intimidation Director, and we “talked performance will benefit the factor I did walking shop” frequently. I think the Robert O. Briggs Scholarship into the building and thing that stands out most Endowment. meeting Bob for the of all about Bob was that he We are hoping to attract cur- first time. He gave may not have always agreed rent and past musicians from me a firm handshake, with the decisions the Exec- the Cal Band, Solano Winds, and talked about utive Committee and I made, Armijo High School, and other many things (other but he always supported our groups touched by Bob’s life. than music) before the audition. grateful. There are many former decisions and he allowed us Musicians should register for He put me at ease, just as he did Cal Band members who are steer the Band in the direction the Festival before January 15 for many of my classmates and music educators, and I’m sure all we wanted it to go. He kept a by visiting www.solanowinds. the thousands of students who of them received the same sup- watchful eye over the Band since org. A full program and list of followed. As rehearsals began, I port from Bob that I did. his retirement, and my students conductors will be determined found that his pleasant demeanor In 1990, I was appointed always looked forward to his by the results of this registra- carried into the classroom as Director of U.C. Jazz Ensembles, enthusiastic presence. Bob was tion. If our instrumentation well. Bob got what he wanted and I got to see Bob in an entirely an extremely generous person; warrants it, we may create from us (well, at least most of the different light, as a colleague. he hosted members of the Band multiple bands for the event. time), and did so in a calm and Again, Bob always had time for at his home on a number of occa- The rehearsal will be held nurturing manner. the thousands of questions I had sions (with car rides provided as from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, When I left Cal, I began my as a new University employee. well) and he always bought pizza and the performance begins at teaching career at Terra Linda He introduced me to many of for the members of the Straw 7:30 PM. Tickets will be avail- High School in San Rafael. Bob his colleagues on campus, and Hat Band who played in Oregon able through City Hall at the made time every year to come to he helped make my adjustment every year. Mall (707-428-7714). Marin and work with my groups. to a college environment much The patriarch of the Cal March- For more information, please He shared his expertise, wisdom, easier. Bob knew when and how ing Band may be gone, but he is contact Bill Doherty at: and years of experience with to be firm with University admin- certainly not forgotten. [email protected]. me, and for that, I will always be istrators, and I always admired Layout by Tristan Harward Photos courtesy (Top Left): Robert O. Briggs Estate (1995), www.calband.berkeley.edu Tellefsen Hall Association (2007), and Tristan Harward (center) “Deus Managrum Nostrum Damnet” Page 9 A Newman Narrative WHOdunnit? continued from 4

Robyn Comfort, Clarinet ’08 tradition hurled at us new kids in basically It seems far longer than three months since three days, it was incredibly rewarding once I decided to join the Cal Band, far longer than the first halftime show rolled; I felt as if I could three months since the specific event that at least somewhat keep up with the perfected erased all my doubts. form of the true high-stepping aficionados. Throughout my CalSO experience (fresh- But the Cal Band is about a lot more than man orientation) I was planning on joining forcing your legs to move in a way that is obvi- the Band, but I had been hesitant to commit ously unnatural. One classy event in particu- myself to yet another marching band, after lar, Silent Walk, revealed an underlying sense “The Who Show” banner in question. just having wrapped-up my high school band of spirit and tradition that exists in everything experience. I knew the time commitment, I that this ensemble does. At each stop along this Who would steal “The Who Show” knew the atmosphere of Band, I just didn’t walk, we heard about various elements that set Banner? The likely perpetrators: the foundation of the Cal Band: the honor and know whether to jump in again or not. The 1. The “Who”-themed freshmen dorm res- NorCal Barbeque revealed to me that I did character of the University itself, the wonder idence. Motive: Clear and obvious. not quite know what the California Marching and passion of the California spirit, the tradi- Band is all about. It was this casual event that tion and legacy established by original and 2. Local fraternity members in need of a got me hooked on this multifaceted ensem- past Band members, and much more. As we trophy. Motive: Vying for a full-page spread ble, one that unbeknownst to me―would con- walked into a dimly lit Memorial Stadium and in Better Homes and Gardens, any frater- sume and enhance my first experiences as a took in the sight of a tunnel of Bandsmen wait- nity house would steal this classy-looking college student…and make me terrified to ing for us to file through, and afterward when banner. ever wear red again. they circled around us and officially initiated 3. Homeless man looking for a fancy new We all collected in front of Sather Gate us into the Band with our California March- blanket. Motive: Cold Berkeley nights are to head to the barbeque; there was a small ing Band pins, the overwhelming magnitude best accompanied by beautifully painted group of us walking to Tellefsen Hall where and significance as a member of this distinct, canvases and the Mona Lisa was unavail- the barbeque would take place, and as I enduring legacy began to settle in some of able. turned from the sidewalk into the sheltered our minds. We are now part of a legacy of 4. Drum Major and “The Who” aficionado walkway up to TH, the Straw Hat Band began California pride and dedicated musicianship. Frankie Garland. (It’s often who you least We truly represent the spirit of the University to play. At this moment the unmistakable suspect.) Motive: History of violence. introduction of Dave Matthew Band’s “Ants of California, and bleed blue and gold like no THE SOLUTION: Marching” was enthusiastically played for us other group on campus. Email [email protected] for any recruits. Not only had this song been a dis- tinct part of the soundtrack of my childhood Bob Briggs Memorial Gifts tips or sightings. Or you can just marvel at (played at countless family gatherings, that our future banners and honor the memory of Bob supported four organizations at Cal: band was a favorite of my family’s), but at this The Who Show Banner. the Cal Band Fund, CAA Alumni Lead- distinct moment it became number one on THE VICTIM: ership Scholarships, Athletics, and Cal my soundtrack of Berkeley. Upon hearing the “The Who Show” Banner—the first-born, Performances. If you would like to make first note, I instantly felt like these Bandsmen the originator, our Luke BannerWalker, the a charitable gift in memory of Bob Briggs, were playing for me, a recruit; they really Mother Banner. A work of art, the Who Show please make out your check to one of these cared that I wanted to join the ranks of the and put “In Memory of Bob Briggs” in the Banner boasted Pete, John, Roger, and Keith Cal Band, but more than that, they wanted memo line. Please mail checks to: UC over a British flag, the famous Rickenbacker, me to. I was being officially invited to be a Berkeley Foundation, 2080 Addison Street and the focus of the banner, “The Who” part of the Cal Band, and I could do nothing #4200, Berkeley, CA 94720-4200. Online painted on the classic “The Who” target. but accept. Though the Fall Training Program gifts may easily be made by visiting: Though her siblings were equally charming, involved quite a lot of highstepping and Band givetocal.berkeley.edu and putting in any the Who Show Banner was the first; a trophy High School Band Day of these organizations in the search field. for any lucky fellow.

continued from 1 tunate to see and experience all of the things School Band Day. High School Band Day is a by Cal Bandsmen. By game time, each of the that make it such a special day not only for great experience by itself, but to have my alma high schools were in their seats to watch the the high school students, but also for the Cal mater in attendance at my final High School Cal Band’s pregame show and the first half Band. Just seeing the amazement in the high Band Day as a Cal Bandsmen was a truly of the football game. With a few minutes school students as they entered Memorial Sta- moving experience. There was no prouder left in the half, the high schools came down dium reminded me of how privileged we are moment than seeing those familiar Purple and to the sideline and prepared for march-on. to take the field every week. Hearing the stu- Gold uniforms take the field during halftime at Once the Cal Band finished its final dance dents whistle “Big ‘C’” and “Fight for Cal” as Memorial Stadium. For a Cal Bandsmen, there step of the “Hip-Hop Show,” all 2,000 high they began their campus tours made me real- is no greater thrill than performing in front of school bandsmen hurried onto the field and ize just how special High School Band Day is 70,000 fans and I’m glad that my high school took their places for the show. Even with in spreading not only the California Spirit but was able to join in that experience. The Bret the first few notes of “Big ‘C,’” I was blown exposing high school students to the world Harte High Marching Band has never totaled away at the amount of sound coming from of college marching bands in general. If even more than 35 members, and to see one of their the field. My hat nearly fell off my head from one of those 2,000 high school students takes own performing with one of the finest college the vibrations of the combined percussion. the field as a Cal Bandsmen, then the event marching bands in the country was a big deal It was quite an experience. As the clock hit will have been a complete success. for them. Regardless of what kind of music triple zeros, and the Cal Band took the field For me, this year’s High School Band Day program you come from, you can do just for its post-game show, the high school bands brought the unique privilege of taking the field about anything with music after you gradu- prepared to march down to their busses and with both my high school and college march- ate from high school. Seeing a former Bullfrog head home after a long day in Berkeley. ing bands. For the first time in school history, strut in front of the Cal Band was a great way High School Band Day certainly had its Bret Harte High School made the long trek to teach that lesson. moments of stress and chaos, but I was for- from Angels Camp to Berkeley to join in High

Layout by Jenna Dockery Photo by Malia McPherson www.calband.berkeley.edu Page 10 The North Tunnel Echo Blue and Gold in Baghdad John Leibee, Tenor ’96 When the Golden Bears played the Air Force Falcons in the Armed Forces Bowl this past December, United States Air Force (USAF) Captain Ryan Haslam (Alto ’96) had to choose between the California Spirit and his military service. Fortunately, the decision was easy: “GO BEARS! BEAT THE FALCONS!” Capt. Haslam had made this decision before. While in the Cal Band as an un- dergraduate, he was also a member of the Air Force ROTC program. Haslam knew he was juggling too much on his schedule and could not do both activities, so he The Alumni Band takes the field at halftime for their Alumni Band Day chose: “CAL BAND GREAT!” Capt. Haslam still jokes about the Cal Band phone performance on October 4th, 2008. roster nickname he earned after leaving ROTC: “Honorable Discharge.” However, Capt. Haslam still knew that the military would be in his future plans. A Unique Alumni Band Day After attending Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan and passing the California Bar Exam in 2005, he was accepted into the USAF Judge Advocate Alec Stewart, Trumpet ’01, StuD ’04 General (JAG) Corps. In March of this year, he was deployed to Iraq to assist the new government in prosecuting terrorists. “It was an amazing learning experience It was a typical gameday morning on Maxwell Field as Bandsmen chugged coffee, stuffed their faces with donuts, about the due process offered to those who wish harm on nations who are striving chatted with friends and doodled on their horns before for democracy. Those six months taught me how truly precious our Constitutional marching rehearsal began. The only difference of course was rights are here in the that the Bandsmen weren’t members of the Cal Band, but the States!” Cal Alumni Band, and they spanned an age range of over 50 The dining facility years. Yet, as we massed in the center of the field and “warmed at the U.S. Embassy in up” to several rousing Cal songs, the generational differences Baghdad where Capt. faded as we commenced another Alumni Band Day. Haslam ate his meals Despite threats of rain and an early call time, this year’s contained college flags edition of the Alumni Band was 120-strong. I was delighted that military members to see among the first-time attendees several friends from my would display to rep- days in the Band, as well as many others who were marching resent their schools. for their first time since graduation. On his first day at the That so that many people made this their first Alumni Band facility, he noticed Day speaks not only to our football program’s continued suc- that Cal was not rep- cess but also to their desire to be a part of the commemoration resented! “I noticed a of two very special parts of the Cal Band’s history: the 50th UCLA flag right away anniversary of the Brussels World’s Fair Tour, and the life and had to make sure USAF Captain Ryan Haslam (left), Alto ’96, display a Cal flag in front of Bob Briggs. Indeed, there were many special moments of Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, Iraq. the real Bears were rep- throughout the day, from Chapman Dix (clarinet ‘56, DM resented!” The author ‘58) leading us down the field while we played “Colonel of this article immediately sent a care, or rather, a BEAR package with a script Bogey,” to an emotional rendition of Bob’s Sons, a chorale Cal flag to Iraq to make Capt. Haslam feel at home. arrangement of Sons of California he arranged and loved. The flag has certainly been put to good use. On August 30th, the day of Cal Special commemorative pins were also distributed to the Cal football’s opening game against Michigan State and Spirit of America Day, the and Alumni Bands, with “Briggs 1927-2008” inset within an flag was flown over the Magistrate Cell at Camp Cropper in Baghdad. Capt. image of the old block “C” Cal Band logo. Haslam was aware of the significance of displaying the flag during Cal’s opening All who participated were well rewarded: the crowd loved game. “It was an important reminder that the brave service of those with which our halftime performance, the clouds cleared, the sun came I was deployed enabled Americans of all ages to enjoy a Saturday afternoon of out, and the Bears beat ASU 24-14! Plus, marchers, alums, college football with the Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium.” friends and family gathered Grateful for his experience marching in the Pride of California, Capt. Haslam at Alumni House after the generously donated the flag to the Cal Band for the NorCal Party Auction. He game to drink beers, watch hopes the winning bidder will cherish this symbol of the California Spirit, proof the show and hang out with that the entire world is Bear Territory. old friends. As we all sang Capt. Haslam returned to California at the end of September and is excited about “Toast” together at the end once again attending Cal football games and seeing the Cal Band. Go Bears! of the day, I found myself thinking that for a Cal football Saturday, it doesn’t get much Band Returns to Brussels continued from 1 better than this! the symbol of the City of Brussels, was displayed in our 1958 Cal Band uniform. The reunion group began its trip in Amsterdam with tours of the canals, art museums, beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, and participation in the annual Queen’s Day celebration on April 30th. The final two days were spent in Brussels where the Mayor’s rep., Mr. Larry Anderson (Clarinet ’56, Capt. ’58) and Philippe De Rouck, and over 25 members of Friends of the Manneken-Pis, sporting Chapman Dix (Clarinet ’56, DM ’58) chat colorful pendants, greeted the group at the City Hall. Included was the seamstress at the Brussels Tour reunion in Berkeley who had designed the special Band uniform from photos sent to her. Following a short this past October. walk to the Manneken, speeches were made by Mr. De Rouck in French, Flemish and English, followed by a response from tour organizer Hugh Barnett (trombone ’55, SM ’58). Prior to his unveiling, the Manneken was covered with banners of the City of Brussels, the ’58 World’s Fair, and a Cal flag. The international crowd soon cheered as his stream of “water” shot across the corner square. Additional speeches followed, with music of the “Star Spangled Banner,” “Hail to California,” and the song of the Manneken-Pis originated many years ago by Maurice Chevalier. They were presented with a certificate, now in the Bob Calonico’s office, certi- fying this 806th costume worn by the Manneken. It will be on permanent display in the City Museum and for future public display on request by visiting groups. It was then time for sampling a variety of Belgian beers in the nearby Brussels’ famous Manneken- Grand Place. That afternoon the reunion group of 29 toured a chocolate factory and – that evening – returned to the Pis statue in uniform. Atomium, symbol of the World’s Fair, for a celebration dinner and to say ‘au revoir’ to Brussels. Layout by Tristan Harward Photos by Tristan Harward (top), www.calband.berkeley.edu Joe Dickinson (bottom left) and Barbara Goodson (bottom right) “Deus Managrum Nostrum Damnet” Page 11 CBAA Council Information The CBAA Council is the governing body of the California Band Alumni Association. Its members are elected annually for terms of three (3) years. General meetings of the Council are held quarterly and are open to all Band Alumni. For more informa- tion about Council meetings contact President Barbara Goodson. For minutes of the CBAA Council meetings, please contact CBAA Secretary Juliette Bettencourt or visit www.calband.berkeley.edu/cbaa. 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Senior Officer? (Office/year) You can also visit us online to become a CBAA member! Lived in TH? (list which years) www.calband.berkeley.edu/cbaa/membership

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