This is what select members of the graduating class of 2008 had to say about participating in Marching Band for all four years.

Andrew MacNamee
Instrument: Baritone
College: SED 2008
Major: Mathematics Education
I STAYED IN BAND FOR FOUR YEARS....

“The Band gives me an opportunity to seven days each week to put aside any pressure from academics and work and maintain my sanity by doing something I love with people I love. My time in this band has made me realize that I want to continue to play music and experience the camaraderie of band for the rest of my life.”

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Megan Golrick
Instrument: Clarinet
College: COM 2008
Major: American Studies/Broadcast Journalism
I STAYED IN BAND FOR FOUR YEARS...

“because I LOVE BAND. I’ve met my best friends ever in band. I love playing music (even though I’m definitely not the best player). The band has consistently given me a supportive and fun environment during some of the hardest times in my academic and personal life. Band has been the best thing in college for me.”

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Kristen Lundberg
Instrument: Clarinet
College: CAS 2008
Major: U.S History
I STAYED IN BAND FOR FOUR YEARS...

“because I love band. I’ve met some of my best friends in the entire world by being part of the BU Band family. I love playing music, I love being around the people, and I couldn’t imagine not doing it. A better questions would be why wouldn’t I stay in band?”

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CJ Church
Instrument: Saxophone
College: SHA 2008
Major:Hospitality Administration
I STAYED IN BAND FOR FOUR YEARS...

“Because of the people and the sense of family they create as well as my love for music.”

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Megan Riley
Instrument: Mellophone
College: CAS 2008
Major:Physics
I STAYED IN BAND FOR FOUR YEARS...

"My closest friends were in Band, general chances to meet many more people from everywhere. The opportunities to travel and attend all the games and make more friends over the course of the four years.”

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Emily Dalton
Instrument: Baritone
College: SED 2008
Major: Mathematics Education
I STAYED IN BAND FOR FOUR YEARS...

“because I loved having the opportunity to play music for fun with other people who shared the same passion for music. Furthermore, many of my best friends have been BU Band members. Being in the band gives you the chance to meet all sorts of people and develop a sense of camaraderie that is indescribable.”