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The UConn Marching Band is the recipient of the 2008 Husky Pride Award as a part of the 2008 Student Leader Recognition Week. Students across campus are nominated by their peers, faculty and staff. The Husky Pride Award honors a student organization for outstanding external representation of the pride and spirit associated with being a part of the University of Connecticut. |
"UCMB exudes pride and brings spirit to the university community. UCMB performs on and off campus for thousands of fans and University supporters. UCMB provides entertainment at athletic games, university events, various parades, and charity events. Marching band members put in countless hours to perfect the performances that we all enjoy."
http://www.studentactivities.uconn.edu/leadership_lifeawards2008.html |
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Stay up-to-date by downloading the UCMB Newsletter! Each month during the school year, and periodically during the off-season, members of the UCMB Newsletter Committee publish these dispatches from the band field to help keep our members and fans informed about our organization. View our current newsletter below, and visit the Archives to read back issues.
The UCMB Newsletters require Adobe PDF Viewer, available for download here.
The Spring 2008 UCMB Newsletter features these, and other headlines:
- Alumni Angle
- Fresh Perspective
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-The deadline that Membership Forms must be submitted by was July 1, 2007. |
Each summer, the UCMB holds Band Council/ Section Leader Meetings to prepare for the coming season. This year, the dates and locations are as follows:
- Saturday, June 16, South Windsor, CT. 11AM ~ 3PM.
- Saturday, July 14, Wallingford, CT. 11AM ~ 3PM.
- Saturday, August 11, Andover, CT. 11AM ~ 3PM. (Directions) |
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The Color Guard and Percussion sections will also be meeting for summer development and rehearsal sessions at the UConn Music Department on:
- Saturday, June 30, Storrs, 9AM ~ 3PM.
- Saturday, July 28, Storrs, 9AM ~ 3PM.
- Sunday, August 12, Storrs, 9AM ~ 3PM.
Click the picture for more information.
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-Band Member Gregory Sember ('10) was recently selected as a 2008 Orientation Leader. Congratulation Greg! |
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-Band Member Brian McDermott ('09) was recently commended in the UConn Advance for completing a service project renovating a playground at Batchelder Elementary School in Hartford. Click the picture for the complete article. |
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| To submit to Member News, please email ucmbwebmaster@gmail.com. |
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