2009 UK Alumni Band Reunion

UK Alumni Band Reunion
October 23 – 24, 2009
Lexington, Kentucky

We hope you’ll make plans to join us for this fun-filled weekend!

Please click here for more information and for registration.

Contacts:
Bob Thomale (Incoming President) – bobthomale@live.com
Brent Ray (Incoming President) – wvwildcat@zoominternet.net

Please click here for Band Notes (2009 Armed Service Tribute and My Old Kentucky Home)

Itinerary

Greetings Alumni Band Members!  We’re so delighted you will be joining us this weekend for the 2009 Alumni Band Reunion.  Please take a few moments to read the itinerary below.  Music is available online at www.ukalumni.net/bandnotes.  Please find your appropriate part and print out the music for each song. 

 

Please note the following:

·         This game is designated as Military Appreciation Day.  The Wildcat Marching Band Halftime Show will be in honor of Armed Forces and troops will be present in the stands.  There will also be a pre-game display of a large American flag on the field and parachuters during the pre-game due to the theme. 

·         There will also be an Athletics Hall of Fame presentation at halftime.

·         The College of Agriculture’s annual Ag Roundup will also be taking place this weekend at the E.S. Good Barn Field. 

·         There will be an opportunity to purchase a meal at BCTCS following the marching rehearsal at a nominal fee.  Proceeds will go to Kappa Kappa Psi.

·         Due to these circumstances, it may mean some changes from years past as far as placement of instruments, cases, etc. for the performance at the stadium.  Announcements will be made at rehearsal as to any procedures that need to be followed for the performances. 

·         Please also note that due to increased security and the number of activities surrounding the game, we must adhere to the game management policy.  Game management policy requires that all persons entering the field be credentialed or in uniform (in this case, wearing the alumni band t-shirt). 

 

Friday, October 23

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Reception at Spindletop for Band members and guests

 

Spindletop Hall: 3414 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY  40511

 

Saturday, October 24

Headquarters: BCTCS - Bluegrass Community and Technical College (formerly Lexington Community College), located at Cooper Drive and Sports Center Dr.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Registration at BCTCS Auditorium

·         T-shirt, instrument and flag pickup available at registration.

·         Anyone interested in being part of a ‘Little Blue Band’ on Saturday afternoon should see Brent Ray at check-in for instructions.

12:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Band, Majorette, Colorguard Rehearsal at BCTCS

·         There will be a break during rehearsal for the silent auction.

2:30 p.m. – Walk from BCTCS to Tim Couch practice field for rehearsal (Shively complex) – south gate will be open for entry

3 – 3:30 p.m. – Rehearsal with Wildcat Marching Band at Tim Couch Field

3:30 – 6:00 – Free time

·         Anyone interested in being a part of a ‘Little Blue Band’ may come back to BCTCS for instructions on where to go and play around the stadium.

6:00 – Optional pregame march.  Meet at BCTCS to march in. 

·         Instructions will be given at rehearsal about appropriate gate to meet at for pre-game playing on field of ‘My Old Kentucky Home.’ 

·         After playing of ‘My Old Kentucky Home,’ alumni band members take seat for game.

7 p.m. – Kickoff

Halftime: Playing of ‘Armed Forces Tribute’ and ‘On, On U of K’ with Wildcat Marching Band on Field.

·         Instructions will be given at rehearsal about appropriate gate to meet at for halftime show.

·         Awards and recognitions will be announced during halftime.

·         Following halftime show, alumni band members return to seats.

 

Gate entry information for both pre-game and halftime will be announced during rehearsal.  If you have any questions, please contact Bob Thomale at bobthomale@live.com or Brent Ray at wvwildcat@zoominternet.net.