2022 September Select Band Events
2022 September Select Band Events
DEADLINE***Please complete this web form by Thursday 9/15 at 11:59 PM*** DESCRIPTION
"Select Bands" are "bands formed by sign-up." Members who perform at a "select band" event receive +1 point. Members with the highest point totals are selected to travel with our teams in the spring playoff season.
**If you are ever available for a Select Band event, we encourage you to sign up. Your Band depends on you! ============================= Sat 9/17 - AHA Boston Heartwalk
Perform fun pep tunes for those taking part in this big charity walk on the Charles River that raises money to fund life-saving heart science. Let's lift spirits and entertain!
**This gig is only open to 40 people, chosen by instrumentation and seniority (seats on the bus). If you do not make the roster (published Friday 9/16) and wish to meet us at the gig, you are welcome to do so (and still earn a +1 point). Take the Green Line to Arlington, or walk the Charles River Esplanade from BU. DRESS: Standard Pep Band uniform (red BU Bands polo, all-black pants, any shoes).
8:45 - Load bus at Band Room
9:00 - Bus departs Band Room
9:20 - Arrive at Charles River Esplanade, set up, warm up
(grab free coffee or purchase snacks from food truck)
10:00 - Ceremony starts - no play
10:25 - Perform fun pep tunes as participants begin the Heart Walk!
11:15 - Estimated done - pack up & depart
12:00 - Estimated arrival at Band Room ============================= Thurs 9/22 - Gig #1 - Team IMPACT Gala
Team IMPACT, a Boston-based non-profit, provides safe, supportive and encouraging environments for children with chronic or life-threatening illness to connect with a college athletic team and local campus community. Their annual gala is at the Agganis Arena this year! For Gig #1, we've been asked to entertain the crowd as they enter the arena. LOCATION: Agganis Arena 2nd floor Concourse (Horns, enter main doors. Rhythm, use elevator in Feld Skating entrance)
DRESS: Standard Pep Band uniform (red BU Bands polo, all-black pants, any shoes)
TIMELINE:
4:30 - (Optional) Pizza and salad served at arena (location TBA)
5:15 - Call time on 2nd floor concourse
5:30 - Play fun pep tunes as people enter the gala
6:15 - Done
============================= Thurs 9/22 - Gig #2 - Team IMPACT Gala
For Gig #2, we've been asked to entertain the crowd as they move to their seats, and then to as they move to the next part of the evening. Dinner provided to you during or after.
LOCATION: Agganis Arena, Ice-level (Use Feld Skating entrance on Harry Agganis Way)
DRESS: Standard Pep Band uniform (red BU Bands polo, all-black pants, any shoes)
TIMELINE:
6:45 - Call time
7:00 - Play for 20+ minutes
- Short break for pizza & salad (may occur at end...TBD)
- Play for another 20+ minutes
8:00 - Done (grab pizza & salad now, if not earlier)