2018 SEASON SCHEDULE
Fri, Aug. 24 Concert by Mirror Lake Free Admission-Bring a lawn chair
Thu, Aug. 30 UConn vs. UCF at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
Sat, Sep. 1 UCMB Preview Show
Sat, Sep. 15 UConn vs. Rhode Island (Band Day) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field Sun, Sep. 16 Celebrate Mansfield Parade
Sat, Sep. 22 UCMB Mini-camp
Sat, Sep. 29 UConn vs. Cincinnati at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
Sun, Sep. 30 Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, PA Sat, Oct. 6 Family Weekend Showcase, Jorgensen
Sat, Oct. 20 Exhibition- Southington High School
Sun. Oct. 21 Homecoming Parade at UConn
Sat, Oct. 27 UConn vs. UMass (Homecoming) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
Sat, Nov. 3 US Bands New England Regional Championships, Danbury, CT
Sat, Nov. 10 UConn vs. SMU at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field Sat, Nov. 24 UConn vs. Temple at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
TBA Bowl Game
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
2018 Season Schedule 1 A Word From The Tower 3 Yearly UCMB Events 4 Mission Statement 11 UConn Band Program 12 UCMB Staff 14 Student Leadership 17 Instructional Leadership 17 Organizational Leadership 20 UCMB History 23 UCMB Procedures & Operation 25 Rehearsal 25 Drill Learning Procedure 26 Instrument Maintenance 27 The Uniform 28 Game Day 29 UCMB Standards 31 UConn Fight Song 34 The Alma Mater 35 Social Media 36
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A WORD FROM THE TOWER
A note to You,
The UCMB has a rich history and a great reputation. Tremendous momentum from past success and achievement combined with high expectations helps propel the band each year to greater heights. Strong tradition, stable leadership, familiar events and activities, and well-refined procedures contribute to the expectation that each year’s band will achieve a high level of excellence. The fact that so much seems the same from year to year could give the impression that excellence and achievement will just happen, but that could not be farther from the truth. It will happen only if you make it happen.
This year’s schedule looks much like last year, same uniforms, same instruments, same field, same music building. So what will make this year different? The answer, of course, is YOU.
As a new member, you bring new energy and your expectations for the UCMB know no limits. You will have four (or more) years to enjoy the band and to contribute to making the band the best it can be. As a returning member, you have a new role in the band as a leader and a greater responsibility to move the band forward. You have to find a way to push beyond limits of the past showing our new members and your peers your best efforts and intentions. Though we do play different music and perform new drill, the true difference in the band is the individual member!
Your directors will do their best to inspire, encourage, and motivate you to give your best efforts. But, it will come down to how much “heart” you and your colleagues bring to each rehearsal and performance. Are you willing to give your best every day, encourage those around you to do the same, and find joy and satisfaction in the struggle to achieve excellence? The answer to this question will determine our success.
I am excited to see our new leaders lead, to see which of our returning members step up and inspire those around them, and to see our new members as they grow and take up the mantle as well. Over the years, this has been and will be again this year, the real cause of the success we will achieve. It will be the difference that makes this season special and great for each of you and for the UCMB.
Enjoy this special opportunity to work together, bond with each other, and build special memories while we create a truly great band!
TUP, David L. Mills, Director “I want U to be the U in UCMB!”
3 YEARLY UCMB EVENTS
Summer “Break” June, July, early August) • UCMB Mini-Camps: Each Summer, three one-day mini-camps are held for the drumline/front ensemble, color guard, and wind section leaders. Percussionists are given an opportunity to work in their area of choice and prepare for an audition for a spot in the drumline. Having a chance to work on the audition materials with the other members of the line gives a player a chance to prepare well, see how their skills line up, and find their niche in the band. Brass and Woodwind players are invited to join their section leaders for training on basic pedagogy and section training procedures. • New Member Open House: Incoming band members (and parents!) are encouraged to spend a day seeing exactly how the UCMB operates, find out exactly what being in the band entails, meet their leaders and other members of their incoming class, and know exactly what will be happening from the first day on! The first day of UCMB Pre-season will be like “coming back” to the band and friends rather than that scary leap into “college”. • Membership and Housing Deadline: Usually by the third week of July, members need to return a housing/participation agreement to secure their dorm room (if on-campus) and to secure their place in the band. • UCMB Preseason: New Member/drumline/front ensemble /color guard weekend: New Members, percussion and guard move in on Saturday. Drumline and “pit” get right to work on show materials while new members get two days of training in marching and music that makes them ready to work with all the returning members and feel comfortable. New members check-in and move into their own dorm rooms on Saturday morning and at 1:30 parents and students meet for a welcome and intro session. Then, goodbyes are said and the fun begins! • UCMB Full Band Preseason: The rest of the band moves in and the entire band is brought together. Sections are formed, players meet, music begins—before dinner, much music has already been rehearsed. After dinner more rehearsal, then a parade across campus to Jorgensen Auditorium. • UCMB Convocation: THE OFFICIAL start of the UCMB year is Convocation. New members parade in while returning members play the fight song. Leaders and Officers are formally dressed to fit the importance of the occasion. Welcoming speeches from leaders, alumni, special guests, and the directors along with “slideshows” and video • New Member “Circle Ceremony:” On Thursday of Pre-
4 season, our new members have had six days of hard work and have bonded with our band. It is time to retire the pink new member tag and trade it for the white tag of the returning members. A simple but touching ceremony is held following the evening rehearsal. New members move out to the parking lot and hear from our historian about the heritage they are now a part of. Returning Members form a circle around the center of the field with one opening, all become quiet and the opening is marked with a light. New members in alphabetical order file onto the field and around the circle until all are just behind the circle. Words about significance of membership are said and the new members are invited to take the “Big Step” of coming into the circle of what is now “their band”. As their name is called they step into the circle. They shake the hand of the drum majors and the directors of the band; they are met by their “Big Buddy” with their official UCMB t-shirt and cap and a symbolic glow stick (“light is symbolic of leadership”). The Big Buddy places them in front of the Big Buddy’s spot in the circle. When are in place, more words of significance are spoken and the circle enlarges to allow space for all new members in one circle. The simple ceremony concludes with the singing of the alma mater, Old Connecticut, and a huge cheer welcomes all members of the UCMB. • Pre-Season Concert-by-the-Lake: On Friday of Preseason, the first public performance of the UCMB takes place beside Mirror Lake. Parents, alumni, and friends are invited to bring a blanket or chairs and lounge by the lake as the band reveals new show music and old popular and patriotic favorites. • Picture Day: On the Sunday at the end of Pre-season, formal pictures of the band are taken in full uniform. A picture of the full band, sections, and individuals are made. On alternate years the picture is taken in Rentschler Field or on the UConn Campus. Fall Semester • 1st Football Game: It’s SHOWTIME! The first football game is almost always Thursday night during the first week of classes! While this presents great challenges to the band to get the entire performance package together (Pregame, Halftime, Postgame and in-stands spirit pieces), it is a night of great excitement. Perhaps the greater challenges are the logistical ones of getting everyone in uniform and getting everyone to the bus and to the field in time! Students who have a late Thursday class may even have to arrange to miss that class, but everyone takes this in stride and the brand new UCMB takes the field with 22 min on the pre-game clock. The pre-game show begins with the Superman Fanfare from the top row in front of the scoreboard, Drumline feature, and Fight on Connecticut down the field in the big block C.
5 • UCMB Annual Preview Show: On the Saturday before Labor Day the UCMB puts in a full day’s work and then take the field at UConn’s Sherman Complex (field hockey and track field) for a show for parents, alumni, and friends. The audience of around 2000 people watch the UCMB execute an impressive open-rehearsal. At 8:00 PM the “Show” starts with a performance of the Pregame routine. The introduction of Staff and Leaders is interspersed with musical favorites. As a finale, the band performs the parts of this year’s “Exhibition Show” followed by, of course, singing the Alma Mater (Old Connecticut). It is a great tradition to introduce the new version of the UCMB. Football Games • Our home football games are played at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The day starts with a “take-with” breakfast and a bus ride to “the Rent”. The band heads down into the stadium and on the field for a quick warm-up and run through of the pregame and halftime show for the day. A portion of the band welcomes the team at the Husky Walk and everyone heads back to the bus area for lunch. There is a little down time for eating and relaxing in our preparation area while some small groups bring spirit to the parking lots. Then, the uniforms come on, a concert formation fills the prep area for an impromptu concert for gathered fans, then into the Stadium for Pregame • Pregame: Our traditional Pregame Show is all about school spirit and patriotism. The band enters the field with a great fanfare from the top of the end zone stands, and then down and onto the field while the drumline shows its stuff. Quick fanfares announce the band and the “Block C” appears, moving down the field with Fight On Connecticut. The “C” is presented to both sides as the song ends and during the Let’s Go cheer the players move to tight formations ready to “Pop the Letters” as the audience spells U-C-O- N-N! A beautiful and inspiring version of America the Beautiful moves into a rousing chorus of Battle Hymn of the Republic bringing the Stars and Stripes through the band to front and center for the National Anthem. The band moves to the end of the field to provide an entrance for the football team and the game is underway • Halftime: For each game, the band performs a ten-minute presentation on field. Our typical show would include one segment from the exhibition show plus one or two selections prepared specifically for the day. With the home audience on both sides, the band always performs to each side with part of the show. • In the Stands: The UCMB never rests! The band tirelessly leads cheers and plays enthusiastic music to support the team throughout the entire game no matter how the game might go! The energy is non-stop and seems to feed itself.
6 • Post-Game: Win or lose, the band takes the field for a short show before heading home. Celebrating a win is the best part of the day, but whatever the outcome, a performance by the band puts positive UCONN spirit in the audience. Another run of part of half-time or a sneak peek at next week’s show is great entertainment and gives our members a little more practice on a grass field! • Band Day: 1000 high school band members join the UCMB for a spectacular halftime performance. These band members get to see a special performance by the UCMB before the rehearsal puts 1300 musicians and color-guard members together. • Twirler Day: High School baton twirlers are invited to spend a day with the UCMB. Our prestigious UCMB Alumni Twirlers along with our current Feature Twirler host the participants. It is a special day for the young visitors to meet some greats of the twirling world! • Armed Forces Appreciation Day: The UCMB salutes members of the U. S. Armed Forces during halftime. • Homecoming: UCMB Alumni join the UCMB for a pre-game or half-time performance. With nearly 500 members and alumni on the field, the sound is amazing! Alumni have a great time reuniting with dear friends • Senior Day The last game of the season is all about our seniors with their last home game performance. Each senior appears on the giant video board introducing him/herself to the audience. The seniors are presented with a framed picture of themselves on the stadium video board at the UCMB Banquet. Fall Semester: Other Performances (non-football) • Mansfield Parade: On a Sunday in September, the UCMB shakes the walls of the new Storrs Downtown as part of the annual Celebrate Mansfield Festival. It’s a short parade, but the UCMB is proud to do its part to celebrate our hometown! • Homecoming Parade: This parade is always on the UCONN campus; it kicks off Homecoming week on Sunday with the football game on the following Saturday. • Family Weekend Showcase: Jorgensen Auditorium hosts the 300 members of the UCMB in a great concert presentation of the season’s music. Soloists, the drumline, front ensemble, color guard, and twirlers get a chance to show their best in Jorgensen’s spotlights. • Exhibition Performances: An important part of the UCMB is each year’s “Exhibition Show.” We create a show designed to please every audience— competitive bands, drum corps, and the football audience. We have developed our unique blend of artistic sophistication vs. sophisticated, challenging and effective drill, great visual effect, solid delivery, and familiar yet powerfully exciting music. This 12 min show is perfect for the “band audience” and may well be the reason the UCMB is a 300-member powerhouse of a band.
7 o Local Band Competitions: Whenever possible we bring the big guns to shows sponsored by the bands our members come from. These shows give an “up close and personal” experience from the high school stadium! o Championship Shows: Larger stadiums host the season climax of high school completion. The UCMB provides a powerful, exciting, and entertaining performance while the high school bands gather to see their results. o Collegiate Marching Band Exhibitions: Two college exhibitions are great fun to see the variety of performance styles of college bands in the Northeast. Huge crowds find their way to see the spectacle and root on their favorite university bands. There are few nicer ways to spend a Sunday afternoon in the fall! o Allentown Collegiate Marching Band Exhibition: one of the oldest and best attended college band festivals, appearance by the incredible bands from Townsend State, Morgan State, Delaware, West Chester, and UMass and, of course, the UCMB every other year, show off the finest band programs in the North East. o New England College Band Exhibition: A newcomer to the Collegiate Band Festival, this festival features New England’s best including Boston Univ., Boston College, Univ. of New Hampshire, Univ. of New Haven, Holy Cross, Albany State, and every other year, UConn. Fall Semester: Business • UCMB Council Elections: At the end of Fall semester, members elect all officers of the Band Council. The Band Council provides the “Organizational Leadership” to run the UCMB. An impressive number of operations are formed through the “council” It is essential to the operation of the UCMB and great experience for young people to truly own apart of the UCMB. This group meets weekly in the fall semester and bi-weekly. Winter Break • Bowl Game: Though completely subject to the success of our football team late December or January may find the UCMB on the road with our football team to a bowl game. Members are asked to keep their schedules free so that every member can make the trip to wherever the game might be. There was a time when we had 4 bowl games in 5 years, culminating with a trip to the BCS Fiesta Bowl with Univ. of Oklahoma in Arizona. Our last bowl took the band to St. Pete for Christmas on the beach with their 300 best friends. It was the first “Christmas Bowl” but the trip for many was the absolute highlight of their college experience.
8 Spring Semester (January) • UCMB Banquet: The first Saturday in the Spring Semester is the time for the annual UCMB Banquet. Students pay $20 (just less that half the actual cost) for a wonderful evening of live entertainment, hors d'oeuvre, a great dinner, important guests, recognition and celebration, and dancing with the best DJ in the state! The members come dressed to impress and cap the year with festivity and shared memories. • Leadership Class: Spring semester, Friday from 12:20-1:00 finds a good portion of the UCMB in a class that helps develop personal leadership, provides opportunities to envision and develop leadership roles that will help the band, and give a personal view of the philosophy that shapes our band and what an individual can do to create their niche in the structure. Lessons mixed with humor and lots of discussion makes a great experience and helps take the next UCMB further. • Conversion Class: There are just never enough low brass players! In order to make the UCMB the powerful university band it has become and compare with the nation’s best, we have to find low brass players somewhere and the ample and wonderfully talented woodwind sections of the band are the best source! Good players work with our directors and learn their choice of mellophone, baritone, trombone, or tuba. It is remarkable how quickly many students make the change finding their way into the pep band and marching band and giving us the power we need! • Drum Major/Captain Selection: The Drum Majors and Band Captains are top of the “Instructional Leadership” of the UCMB. They are selected through a series of interviews with the Directors and an audition in front of their peers. Great responsibility rests on these young people to see to many aspects of creating and running our band. Spring Semester (February) • Section Leader Selection: Section leaders may be the most important leaders in the band. Like the Sargent in the army, they are close to the action, taking direct responsibility of the sections of the band. Their personal leadership becomes the most crucial factor in the smooth operation, the morale of the band, and ultimately the success of the UCMB. They are selected through interviews with the directors, a playing audition, and, of course, the everyday service they have shown as members of the band. Spring Semester (March) • Section Leader Training: Selected leaders are brought together several times to augment what the leadership class has begun. Specific strategies for building and running their sections are covered and prepare the leaders for their important roles.
9 Spring Semester (April/May) • Senior Reception: Good things unfortunately do come to an end. The end of Spring Semester means graduation and our brilliant seniors moving onto the next stage of life. One last meeting of their great friends for 4 or 5 years—pizza and cake—videos and recordings, hugs and pictures, and maybe a tear before a busy graduation week. • Brass Cleaning Day: Our annual brass instrument cleaning day. We always have to get ready for the next year, and a huge need is served with a work party on the first exam day. Members who have no exams are invited to come to the director’s house for a work/play day where over 120 brass instruments are bathed, cleaned out, lubricated, and made ready for the next season. Light repairs are done on the spot and instruments with more complicated repairs are set aside to be taken to the shop. Woodwind, brass, percussion, and even some guard members show up to take part, learn how to service the instruments and have fun doing it. The grill runs constantly with as many hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers, hardworking college students can eat. This day saves countless thousands of dollars and means that the instrument maintenance procedure takes about 6 hours, not 3 months!
10 MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the UConn Marching Band is threefold:
1. To represent, symbolize, and advance the public image of the University of Connecticut.
2. To provide appropriate ceremonial music and backdrop for important university events.
3. To provide a venue in which all university students can exercise and enhance their musical skills.
Through spectacular performance in a variety of settings, the UConn Marching Band has captivated audiences across New England and the entire nation. It has achieved a position of distinction among its peers and has risen to become one of the most acclaimed band programs in the U.S.
The marching band embodies the spirit of the University of Connecticut – at football games, the UCMB performs pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. The band also performs at marching band competitions, parades, and other University events. Both at home and away, the UCMB serves to motivate and energize fans as well as providing a rich musical and visual experience to the entire audience.
11 UCONN BAND PROGRAM
The band program at UConn consists of an array of unique performing ensembles. There are a number of ways for students to get involved in instrumental ensembles at many levels in addition to performing in the UCMB. Please see the details listed over the following pages for more information about how YOU can get involved!
The Fall Pep Band was formed in 2014 when the UConn Men’s Hockey team entered their first season in Hockey East, the nation’s premiere hockey conference. During the fall semester, this ensemble performs at all home men’s hockey games, which take place at the XL Center in Hartford. All student musicians are welcome to participate in this ensemble (marching band participation is not required). The UConn Varsity Pep Bands are made up primarily of members of the UCMB. The objective of the Varsity Bands is to provide entertainment and team support at all UConn home basketball games, both on the Storrs Campus and at the XL Center in Hartford. The bands also provide entertainment for various campus and alumni groups in and around the university. Three 29-member bands are selected to follow a schedule of Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Men’s Hockey games after the fall semester. When UConn teams are involved in post-season NCAA tournaments, these bands (or composite groups from the membership of these bands) travel to those tournaments. Past trips have included Miami, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Houston, and St. Louis. In 2014, both varsity bands were on the road, supporting our Men’s and Women’s team to an unprecedented Dual Championship. The performance duties of the three selected bands are divided between both men’s and women’s basketball teams. Husky Band members are able to attend all home games they sign up for. The Varsity Bands are selected by auditions in November of each year. Preference for membership is given to members of the UCMB and the Fall Pep Band. The Concert Band performs mostly standard wind band repertoire and has an open membership. Most musicians are not music majors, and those who enroll are asked to perform a brief audition for seating purposes only. The Concert Band meets during the spring semester only, and presents an on-campus performance at the close of the semester. Please contact Mr. Ricardo Brown for more information. The Symphonic Band is composed of both music majors and students from throughout the UConn campus who are selected for membership through audition. The band performs music written for full wind band ranging from standard works to transcriptions of orchestral works. The band presents two concerts each semester, and has been featured in venues around the state. Please contact Jessica Von Villas for more information.
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The Wind Ensemble performs repertoire ranging from standard wind band literature to contemporary, musically intricate compositions. Performances include at least four concerts on campus, selected tours, and commissions. The Wind Ensemble has performed previously in the renowned Carnegie Hall, and received the Downbeat Award for superior performance in 2002 and 2005. Membership consists of only music majors at the undergraduate and graduate level. Contact Dr. Vu Nguyen for more information. The Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Lab Bands perform often during the academic year on campus, but are also in high demand for events and concerts around the state. The Jazz Ensemble is comprised primarily of students majoring in Jazz Studies within the department, while the Lab Band has a membership consisting of both music majors and instrumentalists from outside of the department. Please contact Mr. Earl MacDonald or Mr. John Mastrioni for more information.
13 UCMB STAFF
Director • David Mills Associate Director • Ricardo Brown Assistant Director • Jessica Von Villas Graduate Assistant • Evan Glickman Administrative Assistant • Emily Collins Color Guard Staff • Coordinator: Lauren Hebert • Instructor: Aliana Robichaud Drill Technician • Shyam Patel Percussion Staff • Drumline Coordinator: Tyler Campbell • Front Ensemble Coordinator: Marco Cancillieri • Drumline Instructors o Tanner George o Jacob Aguiar o Patrick Montville o Robert Violette Show Arranger • Marvin McNeill Percussion Arranger • Chris Horvat Announcer • Frank Pappalardo Director Interns • Margaret Fagan • Tim Paproski • Emily Renski
14 DIRECTORS AND STAFF
David Mills, Professor of Music, is the University of Connecticut’s Director of Bands. Since 1990 he has directed the UConn Marching Band, Symphonic Band and Pep Bands. Dr. Mills recently received the School of Fine Arts Outstanding Faculty Award, the UConn Alumni Association’s Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award and was inducted into the University of Miami’s “Band of the Hour” Hall of Fame. Dr. Mills is a frequent guest conductor and clinician and served nationally as member and chairman of the national Marching Band Committee of CBDNA. Before UConn, he directed outstanding band programs at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA and Blacksburg High School in Blacksburg, VA. He earned his PhD from the University of Miami and his Master’s and B. S. in Music Education from Western Carolina University.
Ricardo T. Brown is a native of Portsmouth, VA. He studied at Norfolk State University, earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in trumpet performance. Mr. Brown had the opportunity to join the staff at Prairie View A&M University as the Assistant Director of Bands, Band Business Manager and Adjunct Professor, and was later appointed the Associate Director of Bands. Mr. Brown has also marched with the Crossmen and the Cadets. Mr. Brown became Associate Director of Bands at UConn in the fall of 2017.
Jessica Von Villas was named Assistant Director of Athletic Bands and Program Coordinator in the summer of 2016. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in music in 2012, Eastern Carolina University in education in 2014, and returned to UConn to complete a Masters of Music in Instrumental Conducting. She currently serves as conductor of the UConn Symphonic Band, and has continued her work as Assistant Director of the UConn Pep Bands and Marching Band.
15 Emily Collins was named Administrative Assistant in the summer of 2016. She had been teaching middle school band in Massachusetts and decided to reduce her commute and time commitment and come home to the UCMB! A five-year member of the UCMB, Emily was a member and President of Tau Beta Sigma, clarinet Section Leader, and our 2003 Band Captain. She taught music in New London before returning to UConn as a graduate assistant from 2007-2009. Emily has stayed close to the UCMB in the years since and even served as President of the UCMB Alumni Band.
Graduate Assistant Directors are responsible for many of the operational aspects of the UCMB and assist directly in the development of the musical and marching components of the band. They are professional teachers and musicians who are earning advanced degrees from UConn, and act as a direct voice of the Director of the UCMB. They assist the Director in instruction of music and drill during rehearsals, and in the absence of the Directors, act fully in that capacity.
Evan Glickman is a doctoral candidate at the University of Connecticut, where he studies percussion with Rob McEwan and serves in the role of graduate assistant for both the percussion studio as well as the marching band. Evan is a graduate of NYU, where he studied with Simon Boyar, and Rutgers University Mason Gross, where he studied with Joe Tompkins, Kyle Zerna, and Mike Truesdell. Evan performs regularly with the Rhode Island Philharmonic, the United States Coast Guard Band, and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
16 STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Outside of rehearsal our leaders are expected to observe all aspects of the instruction AND operation of the UCMB and to do everything in their power to see to the proper function of the band. While our leaders may not be “in charge” of everything, they are expected to be aware of what “should” be going on and aid in every way possible to see that everything happening is to the best possible advantage of the UCMB and its members.
Instructional Leadership Positions Drum Majors function as the musical and motivational student leaders of the band and as the primary teachers of the band at large. They become known by thousands as the visible leaders of the largest, and most visible, musical organization on campus, so the greatest integrity is expected at all times. The Drum Majors conduct the band during performances and rehearsals and act as field coordinators during rehearsals. They are responsible for starting rehearsal on time and for the smooth operation of rehearsal, especially for maintaining established rehearsal procedures. They help correct individual errors and style problems, review fundamentals with the band, are responsible for assisting in hosting guest bands. The position of Drum Major is open to any UCMB member who has marched as a playing member of the band for at least one year. Drum Majors are members of the Band Staff and attend appropriate meetings. In the absence of the Band Captains, the Drum Majors will assume their duties and visa- versa. Band Captains are the active leader/coordinator of the section leaders and the prime organizer of all band activities and operations. They work with each Section Leader to develop effective procedures for the instruction of band members in basic skills and their continual refinement. The Band Captains are involved directly in the planning and implementation of all activities of the UCMB. They work with the directors, drum majors, and graduate directors to prepare the section leaders for ongoing and upcoming tasks. They act as a teaching member of the Section Leader team and offer assistance to all members of the band. The band Captains are chiefly responsible for providing information to the section leaders and feedback from the section leaders to other UCMB leaders. They are responsible for group morale and for the smooth integration of instruction from Directors, Drum Majors, Graduate Directors, and caption heads. In the absence of the Drum Majors, the Band Captains will assume their duties and visa-versa.
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Director Interns: Our Director Internship is an exciting new position. This position allows the 5th Year Music Education Student(s) a special opportunity to be involved in the planning and operation of the band from the perspective of the director AND to uphold the tradition of the UCMB by continuing as a regular member in most regards. This position acknowledges the professional aspirations of the Music Education Student and utilizes their extra efforts, skills, and experiences. It will help document the Intern’s professional readiness for running a music program. In some cases, the Director Intern may continue as a performing member as well as staff. The Director Intern(s) will work with the director to create rehearsal, performance, and operational plans are made then extend those plans as much as possible to provide clearer and more in-depth information for the Captains, Section Leaders, and UCMB Members.
Section Leaders: These leaders are in charge of the musical and marching performance of their section. They manage operations and communications on a daily basis. They assist with the recruitment of members to their section. They should provide enthusiastic leadership at all times and promote a positive spirit in their section as well as monitor and guide the conduct of their section at all time. Section Leaders guide each member of their section through the learning process, and are mentors to their section both on and off the field. Selected leaders are selected from the membership through an interview and audition process.
18 Instructional Leaders
Drum Majors Justin Daly Emily Karr Kayla Pardue Band Captains Bridget Grenier Lillian James Stephan Vazquez Elizabeth Ward Section Leaders Flute Jiongnan Liu Natalie Wong Clarinet Evan Dennison Julia Oppenheimer Lillian James Saxophone Rebekah Kennedy Marina Lajoie Kyle Korb Owen Logios Trumpet Jeremy Baouche Dan Fagan Kyle Faneuff Killian Greene Mellophone Matt Douglass Annie Robbins Elizabeth Ward Joe Zavorskas Trombone Kenneth Bell Patrick Lyon Will Reid Baritone Joe Ludemann Brett Simms Ricky Valentin Tuba Rik Emery Tyler Michaud William Padilla Front Ensemble Annie Clark Samantha Morales Snare Drum TBA Tenor Drum Brendan Formanski Bass Drum Rebecca Germain Cymbal Meg Ennis Color Guard Alysha DeGennaro Emily Eisdorfer Ally Schaefer Stephan Vazquez
19 Organizational Leadership Opportunities for student involvement and leadership are available to every member of the UCMB. If you have a talent or skill that you would like to share with the UCMB, consider joining one of these organized groups. Band Council is the organization and support division of our band. The Council is made up of UCMB elected officers and committee chairs and members. The Band Council coordinates all support activities such as banquet, preseason, our website, newsletters, recruiting and so much more. It provides student an opportunity to own a part of the UCMB.
UCMB Organizational Leaders
UCMB President Meghan Wood UCMB Vice President Kyle Korb Secretary Owen Logios Treasurer Noah Mayzel Historian Ellie Tripp Communications Coordinator Marie Randle Alumni Liaison Lucy Littlefield Merchandise Coordinator Gaby Rodriguez Social Coordinator Sarah Linton Media Liaison Rebecca Rosen Recruiting Coordinators TJ DelConte Kayla Blackburn
Website Coordinator David Kerr
Senior Representatives Rik Emery Joe Ludemann Rebecca Germain Martha Gancarz
Junior Representatives Brett Simms Gillian Foley Rachel Szendry Jimmy Thurston
Sophomore Representatives Logan McDonald Garrett Collins Spencer Walker Natalie Wong
Freshman Representatives TBD
Logistics Coordinator Mia Delgado Every member of the band!
20 UCMB Organizational Committees
• Website Team works to maintain and develop the UCMB website. Members of this team create content, organize the webpage, and review it frequently for any issues or errors. A website chairperson is appointed each year by the Band Council, Directors, and Officer Board. • Recruiting Team actively recruits for our band over the course of the year. They travel to regional high school competitions and events and interact with students who are interested in becoming a part of our band. This team is also responsible for coordinating all materials and volunteers for University Open House, maintaining contact with any individual who has expressed interest in our band, and organizing our largest recruitment effort in the late spring, early summer • Logistics Team is responsible for effectively preparing for, and responding to, the logistical needs and challenges of the marching and pep bands. This team collaborates with the instructional staff to determine the precise needs of the band at any and all rehearsals and performances. They are a critical part of many areas of our program. The logistics team oversees food pickup, equipment inventory, maintenance and transportation, rehearsal set and breakdown, and other needs as identified by the instructional staff. Their primary responsibility is to see that the physical needs of the band are met in a smooth and seamless operation. • Digital Media Team produces all visual media associated with our band. This team collects, edits, and distributes footage of every performance of the UCMB, as well as many other events over the course of the year. This organization serves as a great opportunity for Digital Media and Design students to begin developing a portfolio and finesse their skills while providing very valuable service to the band. • Social Media Team is responsible for creating all graphics and content found on the UCMB’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr accounts. This team ensures that important information is communicated via social media to our members, parents, viewers and supporters. This is one of our most visible platforms, and the success and evolution of this team is critical to our success as a band. • Newsletter Team organizes the monthly UCMB Newsletter. The newsletter is a snapshot of important events happening within our band. This team is responsible for creating content, editing articles, interviewing alumni and members, and ultimately assembling the complete newsletter to be share with our members, parents and alumni. This team also contributes to the improvement of our website by creating and editing content to be shared on uconnband.org for our general viewing audience.
21 TAU BETA SIGMA Tau Beta Sigma was officially founded on March 26, 1946 at Oklahoma State University. Tau Beta Sigma’s primary goal as a co-ed sorority is to provide service to collegiate bands and promote equality and the empowerment of women in the band profession. We cultivate leadership, educational achievement, music appreciation and community development. UConn’s chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, Gamma Kappa, was founded on May 17th, 1964. Gamma Kappa continues to thrive both within the context of Tau Beta Sigma and the UCMB. Many Sisters hold prominent roles in the Marching Band and Music Department. The members of Gamma Kappa use their talents and skills to serve the band program and provide rich new opportunities to band members. Working cooperatively with the Delta Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Gamma Kappa has worked to serve both bands here at UConn as well as around the state of Connecticut.
KAPPA KAPPA PSI Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. Here at UConn, the Delta Omicron chapter was founded on May 19th, 1962. Since then, Brothers have been serving the band in a wide variety of facets. Our recent service projects include helping marching band programs around the state flourish by serving as techs, providing a Pep Band for university events, and serving as a source of leadership and service to the UCMB and the UConn Music Department.
Kappa Kappa Psi Officer Board Tau Beta Sigma Officer Board • President: Rebecca Germain • President: Noah Mayzel • VP Membership: Gillian Foley • VP Membership: Isabella Pattacini Tau Beta Sigma Officer Board • VP Service: Lucille Littlefield • VP Service: Will Padilla • President: Noah Mayzel • VP Music: Brett Simms • VP Music: Elizabeth Ward • VP Membership: Isabella Pattacini • Secretary: Emily Karr • Treasurer: Jeremy Friedman • VP Service: Will Padilla • Treasurer: Rik Emery • Secretary: Meghan Gendron • VP Music: Elizabeth Ward • Historian: Sheryl Wang • Parliamentarian: Kayla Blackburn • Treasurer: Jeremy Friedman • Alumni Liaison: Owen Logios • Secretary: Meghan Gendron • Parliamentarian: Sam Sledzieski • Parliamentarian: Kayla Blackburn
22 UCMB HISTORY
The roots of the University of Connecticut Marching Band date back to the formation of the military band of cadets in 1896. Composed of roughly fifteen musicians, the band consisted of all male students playing brass and percussion instruments. With its growing popularity, the R.O.T.C. band increased its numbers into the thirties; however there had been a growing interest among students to create a band open to the entire university student community. 1935 marked the official formation of the “College Band” as well as the legislative and deliberative body of the program known as the Band Council. 1939 was a year of reorganization for the band. All students were now eligible to participate. This was also the year that Connecticut State College changed its name to the University of Connecticut.
23 In 1943 the strength of the band was tested when the University cancelled football as a result of war. The band relentlessly continued to make appearances both on and off campus. The original fight song, “The Connecticut Husky”, was premiered on November 24th, 1939. The current fight song, “UConn Husky”, first appeared in the Campus Song Book during the 1949-1950 school year. With the opening of the new Memorial Stadium on campus, the UConn Husky Marching Band (UCMB) made its official debut in 1953. Its membership was in excess of one hundred twenty-five members. The UCMB continued its excellence across a variety of performance venues around the state, a standard of excellence that we continue to hold with the highest regard in our organization today. The UCMB was one of the first collegiate marching bands to perform overseas during the European Tour in 1971. The band performed in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and before the Queen Mother of England. The UCMB Color Guard first performed with the band 1970. Dr. David Mills became the Director of Bands in 1989. Under his leadership, the band has performed in such exciting venues as the Presidential Inaugural Parade in 1992, the World Series in 1996, and the Buffalo Bills and NE Patriots NFL games. Throughout the 1990’s, the band increased in size of roughly 160 members to nearly 300 in 2007. With the dawning of the new millennium, great changes were in store for the UConn Marching Band. UConn Football made the official decision to move to D-1A, and a new stadium was built in the East Hartford, CT. Rentschler Field, a new 40,000-seat stadium, officially opened on August 30, 2003 when the Huskies beat Indiana 34-10. 2004 marked a milestone when the band traveled to its first bowl game. UConn beat Toledo in the Motor City Bowl in Detroit, MI. Additionally, the UCMB has travelled to the Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, NC in 2007, the International Bowl in Toronto in the 2009 season, the Papajohn’s.com Bowl in Birmingham, AL in 2010, and the St. Petersburg Bowl in 2015. Additionally, the UCMB travelled to the University of Notre Dame and performed as the Huskies ran a double overtime win over the Fighting Irish. The UCMB has traveled to Ann Arbor, MI to face the Wolverines of the University of Michigan.
24 UCMB PROCEDURES & OPERATION
We expect EVERY member to: ● Attend all rehearsals ● Attend all performances ● Give 100% positive attitude and effort ● Practice on you own – improve your skills ● Learn your music and drill ● Treat fellow members, instruments, uniforms and equipment with care and respect ● Members are expected to be exemplary representatives of the University of Connecticut, and should avoid all behaviors that could negatively affect perceptions of the individual, the band, or the university by anyone viewing or hearing the individual or the band, especially while wearing the UCMB uniform. There are typically no problems with UCMB members: however, violations of these expectations (for example: poor attendance, disruptive or uncooperative attitude, intoxication at rehearsal or band event, etc.) can result in adjustment of membership or performance status or even dismissal from the band. (See “Standards for Participation and Behavior”)
Rehearsal Expectations ● Arrive on Time: Be in place before the downbeat of our warm-up, which begins at 4:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3:35pm on Fridays. ○ All are welcome to arrive early (or stay late)! We welcome volunteers to assist with the setup and breakdown of ladders, podiums, sideline yard markers, and many other pieces of equipment. Helping is fun! ● Have all of your materials: Always have your instrument, music, drill and chalk with you on the field and in sectionals. ● Follow all aspects of a drill rehearsal procedure: it is tempting to immediately disengage after chunks of work are completed. Our “check and adjust” procedure for improvement depends on the continuation of our focus after the end of each move. It allows our staff a chance to evaluate the overall form and students to evaluate their latest move. ● Leave the rest of your day on the sideline: Think of band as a two-hour break from all of your other problems and concerns. Enjoy the people around you and the good feeling that comes from working together. ● Have Fun!
25 Drill Learning Procedure
Set Repeat of Rehearsal Segment Instructions from the Drum Major Check Adjust Relax Director/Drill Instructor Instructions Section Leaders/Staff Instructions (Repeat Steps)
Set When set is called, your body moves to attention. Feet come together in proper place, in preparation for immediate action. Set is utilized to expedite arriving in the attention position. Immediate response by all members is imperative for efficient rehearsal. Drum Major Repeats Movement Instructions After “Set” the Drum Major will repeat the movement instructions while the field is silent. Action follows immediately. Check and Adjust The process of checking and adjusting allows the individual marcher to evaluate their performance of a drill move. At the end of the move, every UCMB should freeze in place, and remain silent. Check During “check” the field remains silent. This allows each member to check their foot location, alignment, interval, posture, horn angle, and review in their mind the movement just completed, anticipate corrections for next repetitions. Directors evaluate overall shape. Adjust During “adjust” members fix the form.
Minus 1 (or 2) Plus 1
Minus 1 refers to a position 1 or 2 steps preceding the current location. Plus 1 refers to the continuation of the move by 1 step. The incorporation of Plus 1 (+1) and Minus 1 or 2 (-1 or -2) into the marching rehearsal helps each marching member to better internalize the footwork responsibility at the beginning and/or end of each drill set and will facilitate better transition between each move.
26 Instrument Maintenance
If you play piccolo, mellophone, trombone, baritone, tuba, or battery percussion, you have been provided with a University owned instrument. It is your responsibility to maintain its condition and quality. Here are some suggestions to help ensure that your instrument is well cared for. • Always store your instrument in its case – when your instrument in not in use, it should be kept in the safety of its case to avoid any potential damages. • Trombones: - Keep your slides locked at all times! This prevents slides accidently falling off and flying across the field when you’re popping the letters. • Always take your mouthpiece off before putting it in the case - this helps save your mouthpiece and the instrument from getting crushed by the case! • Use spray auto wax when cleaning the instrument - please use an auto wax (such as spray on Turtle Wax). Windex with ammonia will tarnish the silver finish of the instrument. Instruments should be cleaned and polished before every performance, especially silver ones. • When oiling, remove one valve at a time – Remove one valve at a time when applying oil. Wipe the bottom of your valves clean of any build up, and apply oil regularly.
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The Uniform
The uniform is a symbol of the unity that defines the UCMB. A clean, well- pressed uniform presents the dynamic, powerful image the UCMB expects. Each individual is responsible for proper care of the uniform to preserve the image of “The Pride of Connecticut.”
Parts of the Uniform: Shako, plume, jacket, pants, cape, black gloves, black socks, black shoes, blue UCMB T-shirt.
How to care for your uniform: • After each performance, remove all parts of the uniform from the garment bag or shako box and air them out before the next game. • Pants and jackets should hang properly on plastic or wooden hangers. • Shoes should be cleaned and polished before every game, and only clean black socks should be worn when in uniform (Ankle socks are not acceptable!). • If the uniform becomes dirty, allow it to dry, then brush off the dirt gently. If the uniform is stained or the dirt cannot be removed, dry clean immediately. • Never wash the uniform: DRY CLEAN ONLY.
What to wear under your uniform: • Ideal- Under Armour, with UCMB t-shirt • Good- Sweatpants, jersey, or gym shorts • Never- Jeans of any sort • You should always have your navy UCMB t-shirt on underneath your uniform!
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Game Day Procedures:
Bus Environment • The UCMB spends a great deal of time on a bus: traveling, changing, waiting, and simply enjoying our time together. The environment on our buses must always be a place where each and every member is safe, comfortable, relaxed and secure. Our bus space should be considered just like a classroom or lobby in a classroom building. The same behavior one would expect in those areas is what we expect on our buses. It is always to be considered a public space and subject to what is proper in classroom areas. • Always be considerate of your fellow members, our drivers, staff, and guests. Our performance days are long enough that the bus ride should not require additional activity or be stressful. Some people will want to rest, some to study, some to have friendly conversations, and all to prepare for our performance or recover afterward. Good spirits are always appropriate but imposing on others is not. Treat your fellow members with care, understanding, and respect at all times. Prior to the Game • All Members • Report to W Lot at the designated time, dressed in your warm up; sign in as instructed. • Load your instrument onto/under the bus. • Grab breakfast and take it to the bus designated for your section. • Check to ensure that you have all parts of your uniform, your music and drill, smartphone. • When we arrive at the stadium exit the bus in your full warm-up with music and drill in hand. • Assemble your instrument and move to the on-field rehearsal.
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During the game: Members are expected to be exemplary representatives of the University of Connecticut. ● Members should avoid all behaviors that could negatively affect perceptions of the individual, the band, or the University by anyone viewing of hearing the individual or the band, especially while wearing the UCMB uniform. ● Do NOT respond to hecklers or inebriated individuals! Report these situations as soon as they arise to stadium security or the Director. ● You should always feel safe at our events; do not hesitate to bring your concerns to graduate assistants or directors, and allow the appropriate person to take the appropriate action. ● Your primary game-day responsibility is your own health, wellbeing, uniform, and instrument. ● Always remember who and what you are representing while at our game-days, and be the best band member you can be! After the game: Our responsibilities do not end with the end of the football game! After playing our post-game performance, we convene for a brief all-band meeting on the field for closing remarks and formal dismissal. All of our equipment not stored at the stadium needs to be brought back to our trucks and van. The more hands that join in this process, the sooner everyone gets home! Be sure to double check for your instrument and uniform, and know that patience goes a long way! Game-days can be challenging days for everyone, and the best way to ensure efficient and fun game-days is to be patient, helpful, and positive in your actions.
30 UCMB STANDARDS
Standards of Participation and Behavior for Marching and Pep Band Members As some of the University of Connecticut’s most visible ambassadors, members of the University of Connecticut Marching and Pep Bands (“band’ or “UCMB”) are expected to uphold high standards of integrity and exhibit behavior that reflects positively upon themselves, their fellow band members, their directors, the Department of Music, and the University. This expectation requires a commitment from each member of the band. Accordingly, the Department of Music and the UCMB have established these Standards of Behavior to ensure that all members act in a professional and responsible manner with each other, band staff, and the community to allow for the most positive experience for all involved. It is a privilege, not a right, to be a band member.
Students should be aware that the marching band requires a degree of physical stamina, and includes the likelihood of loud noise, close physical proximity to a large number of people, and extended periods of activity and other challenging situations.
If you participate in marching and/or pep band at University of Connecticut, you agree to the following:
I WILL:
1. Perform duties and assignments to the best of my ability in a responsible and timely manner as directed by the band staff and outlined in the UCMB handout.
2. Accept direction, supervision, and support from the directing and administrative staff while involved in the band.
3. Provide a safe and healthy environment for all band members and band staff.
4. Conduct myself in a courteous and respectful manner and serve as a positive and professional representative of the University of Connecticut, the Department of Music, and the UCMB whenever part of a UCMB activity.
5. Be considerate of the image and/or feelings of the band, band members, band staff, and University when making statements or posts through electronic means such as Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media or online forums.
6. Respect, adhere to, and encourage other band members to follow the policies and rules established by the UCMB and the University of Connecticut, including the Standards of Participation and Behavior, the applicable UCMB Handbook, Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code (“The Student Code”), and the University’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence. I understand that my actions will be held to The Student Code while participating in the UCMB.
31 I WILL NOT:
1. Physically, sexually, verbally, or emotionally threaten, harm, or bully any member of the band or band staff, including through electronic means such as email, text, and social media. Prohibited behaviors include sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct. These actions are fully defined in University Policy and the Student Code: https://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-part-iii/
2. Participate in any form of hazing: “Hazing, defined as any activity without reasonable or legitimate educational value expected of someone for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional, psychological, and/or physical harm, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.” For more information and additional examples of hazing, see The Student Code: https://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-part-iii/
3. Use or possess alcohol or illegal and/or inebriating substances at any band-related functions, including trips, rehearsals, performances, travel to and from events, and any time the band is together in an official capacity. Smoking at a band activity location is prohibited.
4. Violate any local, state, or federal laws, including but not limited to those addressing alcohol and drug use.
Attendance/Participation
All members are expected to attend and participate fully and positively in and throughout all rehearsals and performances. Failure to do so may result in loss or adjustment of performance privilege, reduction of grade, or dismissal from the band.
Exceptions: • Class Conflicts: Missing rehearsal may preclude membership as a performer. Accommodation for class conflict may be granted after review on a case-by-case basis. In the event of required courses that cannot be scheduled outside band rehearsal times, evidence of the need to schedule a course during band times is required. Evidence may be in the form of a memo from an academic advisor verifying that the course is required and only offered at a particular time. Class conflicts must be submitted and approved in advance by band directors. • Students Needing Accommodations: Students may request an accommodation through the Center for Students with Disabilities (“CSD”).
32 • Critical Family Emergency or Event: Absence due to death or serious illness of a family member or a significant family event such as marriage of a sibling must be properly documented with a UCMB Conflict Form. • Acute Illness or Injury: Illness or injury that prevents participation for a given time period must be properly documented with a UCMB Conflict Form. • Significant Religious Holidays Note: Birthdays, concert (or other event) tickets, high school events/reunions, friend’s visits, Greek Life Events, social occasions, and other absences of this nature are generally not excusable.
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Member Acknowledgement
I have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the Standards of Participation and Behavior for Marching and Pep Band Members.
I understand and agree that any act or omission on my part that contradicts any portion of these Standards of Participation and Behavior will result in loss of privileges and/or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by band staff, including but not limited to verbal or written reprimand, probation, loss or adjustment of marching/performing privileges, suspension, or dismissal from the band. I also understand that the band may take corrective action in addition to any University and/or other external authorities’ actions.
I understand that I have the right to report any potential violations of the Standards of Participation and Behavior or of University Policy (whether that policy applies to students, faculty, or staff) to the Office of Community Standards or other campus authority.
______Student name PRINTED
______Student Signature
______Date
33 UCONN FIGHT SONG
UCONN HUSKY SYMBOL OF MIGHT TO THE FOE FIGHT, FIGHT CONNECTICUT, IT’S VICTORY, LET’S GO! CONNECTICUT UCONN HUSKY, IT’S VICTORY AGAIN FOR THE WHITE AND BLUE SO GO, GO, GO, GO, CONNECTICUT, CONNECTICUT U! C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-C-U-T CONNECTICUT, CONNECTICUT HUSKIES CONNECTICUT HUSKIES, C-O-N-N-U FIGHT!
34 THE ALMA MATER
ONCE MORE AS WE GATHER TODAY TO SING OUR ALMA MATER’S PRAISE AND JOIN IN OUR FELLOWSHIP STRONG THAT INSPIRES OUR COLLEGE DAYS
WE’RE BACKING OUR TEAM IN THE STRIFE CHEERING THEM TO VICTORY WE PLEDGE ANEW TO OLD CONNECTICUT OUR STEADFAST SPIRIT OF LOYALTY
CONNECTICUT, CONNECTICUT THY SONS AND DAUGHTERS TRUE UNITE TO HONOR THEY NAME OUR FAIREST WHITE AND BLUE
WHEN TIME SHALL HAVE SEVERED US FAR AND THE YEARS THEIR CHANGES BRING THE THOUGHT OF THE COLLEGE WE LOVE IN OUR MEMORIES WILL CLING
FOR FRIENDSHIPS THAT EVER REMAIN AND ASSOCIATIONS DEAR WE’LL RAISE A SONG TO OLD CONNECTICUT AND JOIN OUR VOICES IN OUR LONG CHEER
CONNECTICUT, CONNECTICUT THY SONS AND DAUGHTERS TRUE UNITE TO HONOR THY NAME OUR FAIREST WHITE AND BLUE
35 SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook Facebook.com/UConnBand
Twitter @uconnband
Instagram @uconnband #uconnband
YouTube Youtube.com/UConnBand
Flickr Flickr.com/UCMB
Snapchat Snapchat.com/uconnband
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