Music with All of My Closest Social Outlet Outside of My 10 Family Corner Friends
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Inside This Issue SUMB Orange Peel | 1 “Joining the SUMB was 1 Inside this Issue “Marching band has given me without a doubt the best 2 Meet the Director, Professor Mertz a lot of opportunities to grow decision of my college career. as a leader and a person… 3 Who to Know in the SUMB It's where I found a home It's been a really great away from home, friends that 4 Meet the SUMB Staff experience!” became family, and a place 5 Meet the Drum Majors that I can call my own.” 6 2015 SUMB Leadership and KKPsi & TBS "Joining the SUMB has 7 Band Camp Schedule been one of the best “It’s a judge-free zone where I 8 Fall Schedule decisions of my college can be myself and instill the 9 Registration, Dorms, and career. Not only has it joy, power, and beauty of Other Performance Opportunities provided me with a great music with all of my closest social outlet outside of my 10 Family Corner friends. When I graduate, the school work, the SUMB has SUMB will have provided me 11 “Pride of the Orange” Confirmation Form given me wonderful friends with the best memories.” POSTMARKED BY JUNE 30TH and unforgettable memories." 12 Medical Clearance Form & Personal Travel Information "Joining the SUMB gave me something I never had before: 13 Mouthpiece Information "I'm not sure what my first self confidence. There is 14 Clothing Order Form and Instrument Needs year of college would have been like without the SUMB . nothing better than knowing 15 Supplies Order Form It's given me a fantastic group that you have a huge family to 16 SUMB Merchandise be your support system of friends and memories that I 17 What Do I Need for Band Camp? through all your endeavors know I'll have for the next inside and outside of band" 18 What Do I need to Send to SU Bands? three years and beyond." Meet the Director, Professor Justin Mertz SUMB Orange Peel | 2 Greetings! I hope you are all having a good and productive summer, that your jobs or internships are going well, and that you’re getting some time to relax and enjoy the time off from school. It’s very quiet up here without all of you and we look forward to seeing you back on campus. Trust me, the summer will be over before you know it, so be sure to make the most of it! Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what makes the SUMB special. Among other things, I think it’s that we are able to create a purpose-driven community that includes people from all walks of life where people can “be who they are”. There just isn’t anything else like the SUMB on campus – not only because nothing else is a marching band, but also because there is no other thing that has the close-knit community that we do, one that spans every age group and school and college on this (and other!) campus(es). It’s unique, and I think that we should all take a second and appreciate the fact that members of the SUMB have a musical and social experience that no one else can. If you’re thinking about joining us for the first time, I strongly urge you to do it. Be a part of the SUMB family. We are already deep into planning for the 2015 season; music is currently being arranged and I’m positive you’ll truly enjoy performing it. We will again be performing a lot of music this year and our shows include a wide variety of music, from funk hits to the music of top film scores (where else but a marching band can you find such a weirdly fun variety of music?). As always, I am eager to hear your ideas for music for us to play in the stands; you can email me at [email protected] and let me know what your suggestions are. If you find yourself in the Syracuse area this summer, be sure to stop by and say hello! To the Leadership and returning Vets: I anxiously await getting back to work on another season. Your dedication and hard work make the SUMB the great band it is; thanks to your dedication and commitment there is no limit to what the SUMB can achieve. I am very much looking forward to working together again, and I urge you to share any ideas you have. To the incoming Rookies: let me be the first to welcome you to SU and/or the SUMB. You are in for an incredibly fun and memorable experience that I’m sure will start (or continue) your college careers off in fine fashion. The Drum Majors, Leadership, and I will work hard to orient you to the Pride and the University. Everyone: college bands have an interesting and multifaceted mission: to reach and entertain large numbers of diverse audiences, and to make their host campuses better places to be. Let’s show them what the SUMB is all about! All of you will have to take responsibility for the continued success of the band. Sometimes, we have to contend with circumstances outside our control, like how good our sports teams are(n’t). No matter what, we must do what we have always done: strive for and attain musical and visual excellence. This is a great time to be in the SUMB and as you saw from the last few years, there is no limit to what we can achieve when we all do our part. As you read this, Band Camp is just under two months away! It may seem like a long time, but it will fly by. Until then, know that things are already happening to guarantee a fun and successful season. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and of course…Go Orange! Justin J. Mertz Director of Athletic Bands Director, The Pride of the Orange: The Syracuse University Marching Band Who to Know in the SUMB SUMB Orange Peel | 3 SUMB Staff Director of Bands Dr. Bradley P. Ethington Director of Athletic Bands Prof. Justin J. Mertz Administrative Specialist Fran Moore Color Guard Instructor Pam Gavenda Drumline Instructor Rob Bridge Drumline Assistant Pete Cutler Graduate Assistant Anna Bosler Graduate Assistant Josh Nightingale Graduate Assistant Andy Wiley Senior Assistant Sang-Mi Borneman Senior Assistant Brady Watson Drum Major Marguerite Kreitsek Drum Major Mackenzie Mildram Drum Major Maria Savannah Photographer Xixi Zhou Student Assistants The 2014 SUMB consisted Jill Zaloga Librarian Faith Hopeck of… Uniforms Equipment/Set-Up Nick Townsend Equipment/Set-Up Arman Hussain 17% Freshmen Equipment/Set-Up Rob Hardy 33% Equipment/Set-Up Jordan Young 19% Sophomores 31% Juniors Seniors …and hailed from… GO ORANGE!! Members of the Syracuse University Marching Band come from all of the schools and colleges within the University, as well as SUNY ESF, LeMoyne College, and OCC. Meet the SUMB Staff SUMB Orange Peel | 4 Dr. Bradley P. Ethington Director of Bands Professor of Music Dear SUMB Members, I hope you're having a fantastic summer! Professor Mertz and the SUMB staff have some great shows in store for you. So, dust off those instruments, enjoy the rest of your summer, and get ready for an incredible year. It's going to be another great season for the Pride of the Orange!! See you soon! Dr. Bradley P. Ethington Fran Moore Administrative Specialist Hi everyone! I cannot wait for the 2015 SUMB season to get under way. Our graduated seniors will of course be missed, but we always look forward to the excitement that comes with new rookies. The band office assistants are working hard to prepare for an excellent band camp and season beyond that. Enjoy your summer! Best, Fran Anna Bosler Graduate Assistant [email protected] Hello 2015 band! I am extremely excited to begin my adventure with the Pride of the Orange Marching band! To all current band members, thank you for welcoming me into the 'Cuse family and to all the new members, you're in for a great time. Enjoy the rest of your summer and I'll see you all soon! Best, Anna Bosler Josh Nightingale Graduate Assistant [email protected] Hello current and incoming SUMB members! I am looking forward very much to meeting and working with all of you this coming year. No doubt, we will have a lot of great experiences this season so I hope you’re as excited for the year to start as I am. Enjoy the summer and I’ll see you soon! Best, Josh Nightingale Andrew Wiley Graduate Assistant [email protected] To SUMB Members Old and New, Fall semester is nearly upon us, and I, in many of your shoes, counted down these last days with a growing sense of foreboding. Now however, as a many-time returning participant of the Band, I encourage you all to look forward to the new season and new year with the sense of excitement that has continued to bring me back. Many experiences here at SU will be rewarding, but you'll likely find none more so than your participation in this group. Whether it's the old cliché of being part of something "bigger than yourself" or the camaraderie gained through the sometimes trying efforts necessary to build an ensemble of quality, if you're up to the task, you're going to love your time with the SUMB. I'm hoping to see ALL of you in August, and enjoy the rest of your summer.