2008-2009 Student Leaders
Drum Majors
Lauren Haley, Drum Major
Hometown: Eliot , Maine
Year: 2010
College: CFA
Major: Music Education
Instrument: Saxophone
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... the people. I love the people in this band. I met some of my best friends in the band.
My favorite BU band memory is... : the time we all sat in a circle and told our most embarrassing stories. That was hilarious!
Interesting personal fact... I went cave tubing literally through the island of Belize.
Mark Irvine, Drum Major
Hometown: Andover, MA
Year: 2011
College: CAS
Major: Economics
Instrument: Trumpet
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... You start every season with a
group of your best friends and band tunes stuck in your head.
My favorite BU band memory is... : Spring Break 2008! 8 games, 3
tournaments, 3 different states, no healthy food all week!
Interesting personal fact... My Boxers always match what I happen to be wearing that day. I have changed what I'm going to wear that day if I
couldn't match my boxers.
Section Leaders
Lauren Williams, Flute
Hometown: Fairport, NY
Year: 2009
College: CAS
Major: Mathematics and American History
Instrument: Flute
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... That such a diverse group of people from all
areas of the university with wide-ranging interests and talents is able
to come together to work as a team and to make the experience great for
everyone involved.
My favorite BU band memory is... when we performed at the soccer game during parents weekend last year. It was nice to perform at home for all of our friends and family (who needs lines anyway?).
Interesting personal fact... After college, I want to go to law school and become a
criminal prosecutor.
Bethany Casmira,
Reeds (Clarinet & Saxophone)
Hometown: Fairhaven, MA
Year: 2010
College: SMG
Major: International Management
Instrument: Clarinet
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... My favorite thing about the BU Band is...the huge bond the forms between everyone. Its an awesome feeling to know you have so many close friends and it makes everything better even in the worst of times!
My favorite BU band memory is... Allentown Sophomore year. It was such a fun experience and I can't wait to go again this year!
Interesting personal fact... I can speak 2 English and Spanish fluently, and French and Portuguese enough to get by.
Joseph Langlitz, Mellophone
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Year: 2009
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Archaeology and Latin Language
Instrument: Mellophone
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... My favorite thing about BU Band is the 'can do' attitude and enthusiasm fostered in the program for keeping a band on campus; despite our lack of a football team.
My favorite BU band memory is... My fondest memory with BU band came when we performed on Nickerson Field for Homecoming in the Fall of 2006. It was such a good feeling to play before a home crowd and have people show their appreciation and respect for what we do on campus.
Interesting personal fact... I am a member of a Revolutionary War Fife and Drum Corps.
Philip Nichols, Trumpet
Hometown: Shelburne, MA
Year: 2009
College: CAS
Major: Computer Science Minor: Mathematics
Instrument: Trumpet
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... the amazing experiences you have playing, marching and just having fun, the amazing people you meet, and the awesome friends you make. BU Band rules, plain and simple.
My favorite BU band memory is... performed in front of enthusiastic High School students who loved to watch us perform, but also where we performed in front of a huge crowd of other college marching bands, and then got to watch their amazing shows as well!
Interesting personal fact... I went to a Prep School in Western Massachusetts and graduated Cum Laude and the Valedictorian of my class.
Sean McQuarrie, Trumpet
Hometown: Bow, NH
Year: 2010
College: SMG
Major: Business Administration
Instrument: Trumpet
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... that going to rehearsal is like going to your family reunion, except you know everyone and the music is definitely better.
My favorite BU band memory is... scoring a touchdown in my freshman year's pouring rain edition of the annual alumni vs active tackle football game.
Interesting personal fact... I was born and lived in Upstate NY for 15 years but I have always been a diehard RED SOX fan.
Kristen Sawyer, Trombone/Baritone
Hometown: Mountain Top, PA
Year: 2009
College: SAR
Major: Physical Therapy
Instrument: Baritone
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... all the friends you make and
the community that is formed throughout the season.
My favorite BU band memory is... the Allentown trip my freshman year.
Interesting personal fact... I work for Catering on the Charles and I was bartending and got to card Chris Parks and Mike Barsano at an event.
Stephanie Halligan, Tuba
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Year: 2009
College: CAS
Major: International Relations
Instrument: Tuba
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... The wonderful people and the phenomenal support they give to everyone.
My favorite BU band memory is... The last show of the season of my freshman year--everything that we had been working so hard on completely came together. It was amazing to experience something so powerful with some of my closest friends.
Interesting personal fact...The way to my heart is simple: Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious
Jon Butterworth, Drum Line
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Year: 2010
College: CFA
Major: Music Education
Instrument: Percussion
My favorite thing about the BU Band is...the aspect of performing for fun... and the pizza. We get it A LOT.
My favorite BU band memory is...the crowd reaction when the drum line
played at midnight madness.
Interesting personal fact... am endorsed by Pearl Drums
Nicole Heinz, Drum Line
Hometown: Burlington, Ma
Year: 2011
College: SAR
Major: Human Physiology
Instrument: Tenors
My favorite thing about the BU Band is...the sense of community and the flexibility to balance academic responsibilities with performances and rehearsals.
My favorite BU band memory is... going to Allentown last fall. I don't think I've ever performed in front of such a receptive and huge crowd
Interesting personal fact... No, I'm not related.
Annie Buzzeo, Drum Line
Hometown: Pleasantville, NY
Year: 2010
College: CGS
Major: Occupational Therapy
Instrument: Bass
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... the opportunity it provides me
to use my passion for music as a form of support and entertainment for
the BU community. I feel fortunate to be able to bring the excitement
of music to so many people.
My favorite BU band memory is... Allentown. Not only was the the overnight a great way to get to know everyone within our band, but it
was also an awesome experience to watch all of the other bands perform.
(i.e. Morgan State!!)
Interesting personal fact... I am in love with Elvis Presley.
Danielle Harris, Color Guard
Hometown: Upper Saddle River, NJ
Year: 2010
College: ENG
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Instrument: Color Guard
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... That I have a place to go
during the week where I can let go of all my school stress and have a
ton of fun with all my friends while performing to some pretty awesome
music.
My favorite BU band memory is... Spending the weekend in Allentown and
getting the chance to see other college bands perform.
Interesting personal fact... I'm really afraid of heights but I love
roller coasters.
Caitlin Main, Color Guard
Hometown: Naugatuck, CT
Year: 2010
College: ENG
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Instrument: Color Guard
My favorite thing about the BU Band is... rushing the stands after our performances.
My favorite BU band memory is... the Patriot's half-time show.
Interesting personal fact... I'm an Irish dancer of 16 years.