Date: Saturday, October 29
Time: 3–9 pm
3 pm: Alumni Reception in BU Band Room. Snacks and Open Bar
5 pm: Pre-game for Men’s Ice Hockey—All band alumni are welcome to play with the band
7 pm: Men’s Ice Hockey Game—Marching Band on the ice during 2nd intermission
Location: BU Band Room, 278 Babcock St.
Cost: $10
Strike up the band—and the conversation—with former bandmates at this pre-game celebration.
A native of Boston, Aaron Goldberg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master’s degree in Euphonium Performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.
Aaron was a member of the National touring company of the Tony and Emmy Award-winning Broadway show “Blast” in 2005-2006, and has been involved in the drum & bugle corps activity for over twelve years. He was a performing member of the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps in 1998, and was the featured baritone soloist in 2000 and 2001. He served on the Crossmen Brass Staff from 2002-2010, working as the baritone instructor for six years and the Brass Caption Head for three years. He is currently on the brass staff of the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps.
Aaron has composed original music for a variety of commercial sources and documentaries, and has arranged music for drum & bugle corps, many high school marching bands across the Northeast, and is currently in his third year as the winds arranger for the Boston University Marching Band. He has been a music judge for the United States Scholastic Bands Association, and the New England Scholastic Bands Association. He served as the Pep Band Director at Boston College from 2007 to 2009, and was the Band Director at North Andover (MA) High School from 2009 to 2011, where he directed nine ensembles and taught five classroom music courses.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys teaching private lessons across the North Shore of Boston, performing on trombone in the Boston area, and rooting for the Red Sox.
Texas native Kristen Richard is currently a student of Eric Ruske and is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Horn Performance at Boston University. Ms. Richard graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance. At ECU, Kristen performed with a variety of ensembles including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Opera/Theatre Ensembles. Kristen also won the brass preliminary round and was a finalist in ECU’s 2010-2011 Concerto Competition. Kristen has studied horn with Dr. Mary Burroughs, Rachel Niketopoulos, Chris Caudill, and Michael Thornton.
Kristen’s marching career began at the age of fourteen and spans seven seasons of competing with Drum Corps International ensembles. She was a member of Revolution 2003, Crossmen 2004-2008, and Cadets 2009. After aging-out, Kristen taught the 2010 Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps.
In 2008, Kristen toured Japan as a cast member in the Music Motion Theater show “Odyssey”. During this tour, she had the opportunity to work closely with WGI Hall of Famers Scott Chandler and Karl Lowe, Blue Devils Brass Arranger Wayne Downey, and other marching music industry leaders. Kristen has performed in venues including JCB Hall in Tokyo, Carnegie Hall, and Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. Kristen is affiliated with Every Nation Ministries, Phi Kappa Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa.
The Boston University Winter Percussion would like to invite our friends, family, the Boston University Community, and the General Public to an open rehearsal on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Case Gymnasium at Boston University. Everyone is welcome to drop by at any time between 7:30 and 9:30pm; the last run through (in costume) will begin at approximately 9:15.
The free event will be the last local performance of the group before they depart for Dayton, Ohio to compete in the WGI World Championships.
The ensemble is made of thirty-two students who practice several times a week from Novemeber through April and compete in the NESBA and WGI Circuits.
The group would like to extend a special thank you to Boston University Athletics for arranging this event and letting us use their facilities.
For more information on the unit event, please email bands@bu.edu or call 617-358-BAND (2263).
Drum Majors
Allison Leemann
Eva Gach
Section Leaders
Emily Laughren, Flute
Amanda Ranttila, Clarinet
Matthew Lonergan, Saxophone
Laura Brown, (Assistant) Saxophone
James Kang, Tenor Saxophone
Greg Andrews, Trumpet
Emma Gottschall, Mellophone
Amanda Hunt, Baritone / Trombone
Shoshana Levine, Tuba
Patrick Brandenburg, Drum Line
Trey Wenger, Front Ensemble
Janessa Greenleaf, Color Guard
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful winter recess and are as excited as I am for this semester.
We had an amazing Winter Break here in Boston. The band played at five games this break, with three games still coming this weekend . Thank you to everyone who stayed to cheer on the teams during the break. Though we were small in numbers our presence was definitely felt at all of the games!
As you prepare to begin another semester I have a few announcements to share with you.
We are still seeking nominations for the 2011 Band Council. Please visit http://www.bu.edu/bands/2011-band-council-nominations/ to see who has been nominated or to nominate someone! Nominations will be accepted until this Tuesday, January 18 at 5pm.
If you are interested in being a section leader for the 2011 BU Marching Band please visit http://www.bu.edu/bands/marching-band/2011-section-leader-application/ to submit your application and essay.
The 2011 Scarlet Band application is online as well. The Scarlet Band is a great opportunity for band members who wish to stay in Boston during the summer, continue making music, as well as take an active role in recruiting for next year’s ensembles. To sign up for Scarlet Band visit http://www.bu.edu/bands/scarlet-band/scarlet-band-2011/.
Spring Break is less than two months away. There are two action packed weekends of playoff Hockey and Basketball this year. I need everyone to fill out the 2011 Spring Break Form, regardless of your availability. Right now all four of our flagship teams are in the running for playoffs and I expect Spring Break will be filled with outstanding games and amazing trips! Visit http://www.bu.edu/bands/2011-spring-break-games/ to sign up.
Please remember to register for the appropriate courses before the semester begins. For reference, here are the course numbers for Spring 2011:
Winter Percussion (Marching Band) – CFA MU 091/191
Pep Band – CFA MU 093/193
Finally, if you are interested in being Drum Major for the 2011 BU Marching Band please contact me directly.
I hope to see many of you at the games this weekend. Be safe on your return to Boston and Let’s Go Terriers!
Zachary deVries
Director of Athletic Bands
Attention All Percussionists! The Boston University Winter Percussion Ensemble is considering starting a Cymbal Line for our 2011 Season. Anyone interested in this exciting opportunity should plan on attending a quick informational meeting on Saturday, December 4th at 4:00pm at the Boston University Band Room located at 278 Babcock Street in Boston, MA to determine if there is enough interest. Those who cannot make the meeting should fill out the BUWPE Member Interest Form.
In addition to cymbals, the ensemble is in need of Bass Drum and Tenor (Quads/Quints) Players. Again, anyone interested in joining should fill out the BUWPE Membership Interest Form.
More information about the ensemble can be found on the Winter Percussion or BU Bands Websites. Thanks, and we hope to see you soon!
Check out this run through of the Marching Band’s On-Ice Performance scheduled for October 23rd and 30th.
Come to the first performance of the year for the Boston University Concert Band and All-Campus Orchestra, the two premier concert ensembles open to all members of the Boston University Community.
Join Dean Elmore and the Dean of Students Office for a delicious and jazz-filled brunch in Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox! The talented Boston University Jazz Combos and Big Band will provide the music while you dine on breakfast items and enjoy the views of one of America’s oldest ballparks. Limited seating available due to venue space restrictions. For questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 617-353-4126.
Terrier Fans are in for a special treat tonight as the Nationally-Ranked Terriers of Boston University take on the Friars of Providence College. In addition to the best of college hockey, fans will get to experience the sights and sounds of the Boston University Pep Band. Additionally, guests will be welcomed with a special performance by the Boston University Front Ensemble who will be performing outside the arena for all to see. Furthermore, during the game, guest appearances will be made by the B.U. Drumline as well as a special performance by the Boston University Marching Band on Ice during the game. Tickets are required for the game however the outdoor Percussion Performance is open to all. Pregame festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m.
The Concert Band will travel down the B-line to the heights to make their annual performance at the Concert Band Beanpot, featuring wind ensembles from the other schools of the Beanpot: Harvard, Northeastern, and Boston College. For the third year now, the Boston University Concert band boasts being the only ensemble in the program that is inclusive of all members of the university’s community. More details will be posted as information becomes available.
Check out this feature in the September 2010 edition of the BU e-Parent.
BU Parent Story of the Month: Jodi Hill, mother of Charlie (CFA’12)
“Our son, Charlie Hill, who plays trumpet in BU’s Scarlet Band, called us Saturday night from Fenway’s Visitor’s Clubhouse, totally pumped to play for the Aerosmith/J. Geils Band concert. He was excited to be in Fenway, in the same room visiting baseball teams occupy. (Charlie loves baseball.) He was thrilled he’d met The J. Geils Band and had an all-stage pass and ticket to the show in his pocket. But most of all, he was “wowed” to soon be performing at this highly anticipated, high-profile event in front of so many people. This evening of hometown boys entertaining the hometown crowd—Aerosmith and The J. Geils Band both hail from the Boston area—had Fenway sold out and ready to rock!
Clad in brand new red and white marching uniforms, the Scarlet Band—formed in 2006 to play at summer freshman orientations—took center stage and performed “Centerfold” to more than 30,000 people! They moved and grooved with red hats bobbing, brass bells flashing, and full sound resounding. As the final high note reverberated through the stadium, the applause of Bostonian concert goers—looking for a rock and roll band—was generous and warm. Scarlet Band was lifted; they’d just had the performance of a lifetime, they’d just made a memory they’ll never forget.
Stepping offstage, the band made way for J. Geils, who greeted the crowd singing “Centerfold.” The night was underway…and what a night it was! The Scarlet Band shone bright and represented BU well—thanks, players!
Someone in high places, who loves Scarlet Band and their rendition of this song, managed to make this happen. I haven’t heard who…is it you? Thank you, you provided the thrill of a lifetime for these students! You also made many parents proud to say their college student goes to BU!”
Thank you, Jodi, for sending in this wonderful story. Photos of this event are on the Boston University Bands Facebook page, and you can find a stellar video rendition of a rehearsal run of “Centerfold” there, too.
