2009-2010 Media Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Faculty & Staff . . . . . . . . . 3

Drum Majors & Feature Twirlers . . . . . . . 5

Student Leadership & Staff . . . . . . . . 8

CMB History . . . . . . . . . . 10

Past Shows . . . . . . . . . . 11

Notable CMB Facts . . . . . . . . . 13

Current Season . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cavalier Bands Office 3rd Floor - Onesty Hall

PO Box 400856 300 Massie Road

Charlottesville, VA 22904 Email: bands@virginia.edu

Website: http://www.virginia.edu/marchingband Phone: 434.982.5347 Fax: 434.243.5094

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FACULTY & STAFF William Pease, Director of Bands As Director of Bands at the University of Virginia, William Pease is the Director of the Cavalier Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Men's Basketball Band. Mr. Pease was born in Virginia and is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in the Tidewater area. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from West Chester University and a Masters of Music in wind band conducting from James Madison University. Mr. Pease is currently completing his D.M.A from James Madison University in wind band conducting. Andrew Koch, Associate Director of Bands Andrew Koch assists in the administration and rehearsal of the band program and is director of the Concert Band and Women’s Basketball Band. A native of Southeastern Michigan, he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University and a Master of Music Education degree, with a trumpet performance emphasis, from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Michael Idzior, Assistant Athletics Band Director Michael Idzior assists in all aspects of the band program and directs the Olympic Sports Bands. Hailing from Pinconning, Michigan, he received a Bachelor's in Music Education from Western Michigan University in 2004 and earned a Master's Degree in Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas in 2006. Edward Savoy, Executive Assistant Edward is a 2005 graduate of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, with his B.A. in English and a 2007 graduate of James Madison University with his M.A. in English Literature. He returns as the Executive Assistant for the Cavalier Marching Band. Diane Gunnels, Baton Twirling Coach Diane Gunnels is the baton twirling coach for the Cavalier Marching Band. Mrs. Gunnels was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majored in social work. She resides in Richmond, Virginia and is the director/coach of the award winning Royalette Baton Corps.

Merav Frazier, Colorguard Coordinator

Merav is the Colorguard Instructor for the UVA Cavalier Marching Band. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.A. in International Studies and a M.A. in Political Science. In addition to her position with the Cavalier Marching Band, Merav also works for the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission. Patrick Zampetti, Drum Line Instructor Patrick has a long time association in the field of marching percussion. He participated in drum corps as a performer for eight years, served as the Garfield Cadets' Drum Sergeant, and received the prestigious Cadet of the Year Award. He studied at the Drummers’ Collective in New York City and has instructed the Royales (NJ), Colonials (NJ), and Plebes (NJ) drum corps as well as Oliver Ames (MA) and Mills Godwin (VA) high school bands.

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Christopher Garay, Drum Line Assistant Chris Garay has taught drumset and rudimental percussion privately to students in both New Jersey and Virginia, and he has instructed drumlines from George Mason University, Chantilly High School, Fauquier County High School, and Albemarle High School. Chris is originally from New Jersey, and recently completed his undergraduate work at the University of Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Philosophy and Religious Studies. Joshua Richards, Senior Staff Joshua Richards returns to the Cavalier Marching Band as a senior staff assistant for the 2009 season. Joshua graduated from UVa in 2009 with a BS in Environmental Science. Currently, he is working toward his MS in Environmental Science and is leading a research project in West Virginia. Taylor Burrow, Senior Staff Taylor returns to the CMB for the 2009 season as a senior staff assistant after spending four years playing quads in the Virginia Drumline. Taylor graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2009 with a BA in Economics. She will be attending the McIntire School of Commerce this fall, pursuing an MS in Commerce with a concentration in Marketing and Management.

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DRUM MAJORS & FEATURE TWIRLERS Brian Francica, Drum Major Brian graduated from Virgil I. Grissom High School in 2007 where he was a member of the marching band for four years. He served as a Section Leader in the saxophone section his sophomore year and was selected as a drum major his junior and senior years. At the University, Brian is a second-year biology major with research interests in pathology and gene therapy. He will be working at a lab on-Grounds with the ultimate goal of earning a PhD. He actively participates in service opportunities such as Project Serve and Alternative Spring Break, in which he helped rebuild houses that were damaged by hurricane Katrina. He is also a member of the Virginia Club Gymnastics Team and HOOps band. Sarah Deisz, Drum Major

Sarah Deisz is a member of the class of 2010, working toward a degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Science. She joined the marching band as a first year and served as piccolo section leader for her second and third years before returning for her final season as drum major. A flute player and vocalist, Sarah graduated from McLean High School (in McLean, Va) where she participated in all things band under the unmatched tutelage of Jim Kirchenbauer. She was selected to the All-District Band all four years of high school, and the All-Virginia Band as a senior. Sarah also played in the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra as a sophomore and junior, and studied privately with Alice Weinreb.

At the University, Sarah has performed with the Charlottesville and University Symphony Orchestra as well as the HOOps Band, and has studied privately with Alan Cox. She is also a brother and Parliamentarian for the Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Outside of music, Sarah serves as the Fundraising Chair for the American Society of Civil Engineers, UVA Student Chapter, is an active member of both Alpha Omega Epsilon, Professional Engineering Sorority and the International Order of Job’s Daughters, and serves with Alternative Spring Break.

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Shantira Higgins, Drum Major

Shantira Higgins is a member of the class of 2011, entering her 3rd year in the Cavalier Marching Band. A 2007 graduate of Woodside High School in Newport News, Va, she was a member of the WoHS Marching Wolverines during all four of her years. In the band, she served as the Alto Saxophone Section Leader in her junior year, and was selected as one of two drum majors her senior year. She also participated as first chair alto saxophone in the Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Bryan Austin. The summer of her junior year, she was selected as one of four saxophones in the state of Virginia to attend the Summer Residential Governor's School for Performing Arts & Humanities at the University of Richmond. Here at the University of Virginia, she has been a devoted member of the Cavalier Marching Band since her first year. In her second season, she served as Drill Instructor for the Alto Saxophones, as well as one of the Webmasters for the website. She has also performed in both the UVa Concert Band and the UVa Hoops Band. This past summer, she was a camp counselor for the Summer Cavalier Band Camps. When she is not playing her instrument, she is doing service for the band and the Charlottesville community as a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Shantira is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology. Matthew Gillwald, Drum Major

Hailing from Hamilton, Virginia, Matthew Gillwald is entering his third year at UVA and in the Cavalier Marching Band. Participating in Loudoun Valley High School’s Marching Band for 4 years, he held the positions of trumpet section leader and vice president of the band in his senior year and received the Semper Fidelus award for outstanding music. He was named to the All District Concert Band in his junior and senior year and participated in the All District Jazz Ensemble his senior year. Matt is pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Within the E-School, he is involved with the Chemical Engineering Student organization (AICHE) and the new Nanotechnology Student Organization (NExT). Matt will be studying abroad at the Technical University in Munich for his Spring Semester of 2009 and is pursuing a minor in German. He is on an ad-hoc committee of SEAS devoted to improving engineer involvement abroad. During his second year in the CMB, Matt was Drill Instructor for the trumpet section and recipient of the CMB Outstanding Marcher Award. He has also performed with the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and HOOps Band. Matt is a brother of the Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.

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Audrey Johnston, Feature Twirler For the 2009 season of the Cavalier Marching Band, Audrey Johnston returns for her 2nd year as Feature Twirler. She graduated with top 6 honors at Cosby High School, and spent the majority of her life growing up in Richmond, Va. After 13 years of dedication with the award-winning Royalettes Baton Corps and 2 years of feature twirling for her high school, Audrey’s twirling and studies led her to join the UVA community in 2008. During her four years as a student, she hopes to advance in the field of Biology, with a focus on nutritional science. In the future, Audrey’s plans will hopefully lead her to becoming a Registered Dietician working in a hospital environment. Audrey first started baton twirling at age six with the Royalettes and has since continued to practice, perform, and compete with them on the local, regional, and national level. In the past few years she has taken on a serious role of coaching, and serving as Captain of her senior team. Her time with the Royalettes has led her to experience many great achievements, especially being an advanced member of a national winning team, and gaining the title of teenage Miss Majorette of America for the intermediate division at nationals in 2007. Audrey now competes in the College division where she proudly represents the University of Virginia and the CMB. Aside from baton, Audrey’s interests at the University include participating with the Alternative Spring Break organization, as well as Warm Up America. This year, she hopes to volunteer through Madison House in a hospital position. Brittany & Victoria Maiden Brittany and Victoria Maiden are proud to be the Cavalier Marching Band’s first Sabre Twins. The girls graduated from Lee-Davis High School and have been twirling with The Royalettes Baton Corps of Richmond, Virginia since the age of five. Through this organization, they have displayed leadership skills, performance techniques and continuous dedication. They have traveled throughout the country to perform and compete individually, as a duet, and as team members. Competing in the National Baton Twirling Championships competition each year on the campus of Notre Dame, they have consistently placed “top three” in the duet division. They have captured the title as the USA Grand National Champions in 2004 and 2007 and have won the Mid-Atlantic and State Duet Championship title for the past six years. In 2007, they were selected as United States ambassadors to Peru where they enjoyed twirling in parades and for underprivileged children. Brittany enjoys working with children and volunteers annually in Relay For Life. Her interest lies in education and she plans to become a middle school physical education teacher. Victoria volunteers with the Children’s Miracle Network, and plans to further her volunteerism through Virginia Blood Services. She aspires to major in English with a minor in journalism and hopes to become a television news anchor. Being first years in the Cavalier Marching Band, they are very excited and thrilled to share their love of baton twirling with thousands of Wahoos!

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP & STAFF

Section Leaders (SL) & Drill Instructors (DI)

Piccolo Abby Heider - (SL) – Charlottesville, VA Keirstin McCambridge - (SL) – Chesapeake, VA Annie Brickates - (DI) – Fairfax, VA Meredith Pearson - (DI) – Virginia Beach, VA Katie Yankoski - (DI) – Yorktown, VA Jessica Yu - (DI) – Herndon, VA Clarinet Hilary Bleier - (SL) – Canandaigua, NY Shamika Ranasinghe - (SL) – Arlington, VA Kyle Wedmark - (SL) – Woodbridge, VA Kelly Accetta - (DI) – Bridgewater, NJ Kayla Berry- (DI) – Chilhowie, VA Caitlin Campbell - (DI) – Leesburg, VA Monique Perry - (DI) – Oak Hill, VA Meagan Tydings - (DI) – Ashburn, VA Alto Saxophone Meredith Saunders - (SL) – McLean, VA Hillary McClintic - (DI) – Midlothian, VA Nick Vallorano - (DI) – Long Grove, IL Emily Wrona - (DI) – Fairfax Station, VA Tenor Saxophone Patrick Barrett - (SL) – Media, PA John Bonanno - (DI) – Sleepy Hollow, NY Rachel Brown-Glazner - (DI) – Alexandria, VA

Horn Shanna Hoar - (SL) – Fairfax Station, VA Eric Josephson - (SL) – Midlothian, VA James Bour - (DI) – Manassas, VA Katie O'Leary - (DI) – Centreville, VA Amanda Seymour - (DI) – Chesterfield, VA

Tuba Dan Levick - (SL) – Oakton, VA Chris Shepherd - (SL) – Selma, VA David Goslin - (DI) – Falls Church, VA Parker Miles - (DI) – Woodbridge, VA

Trumpet John Jacobson - (SL) – Chesapeake, VA Eric McQuillin - (SL) – West Chester, PA Max Friedfeld - (SL) – Vienna, VA Matt Gillen - (SL) – Chantilly, VA Amanda Galloway - (DI) – Midlothian, VA Leah Garofalo (DI) – North Garden, VA Josh Knight - (DI) – Colonial Heights, VA Nick Stewart - (DI) – Martinsville, VA Jason Wang - (DI) – Fairfax Station, VA Trombone Kathleen Gardner - (SL) – Centreville, VA Maddie Gawne - (SL) – Burke, VA Chelsea Blakely - (DI) – Martinsville, VA Sarah Elder - (DI) – Newport News, VA Maridel Frederickson - (DI) – New Hartford, CT David Gabriel - (DI) – Herndon, VA Baritone Victoria Chin - (SL) – Centerville, VA Kyle Craig - (SL) – Clifton, VA Alice Dallstream - (DI) – Burke, VA Rachel Good - (DI) – Alexandria, VA Drumline Rob Wiederecht – Captain – Massapequa, NY Tiago Bezerra - Snare (SL) – Cincinnati, OH Veronica Tornini - Mallets (SL) –Rye Brook, NY Laura Chesser - Cymbals (SL) – Disputanta, VA Casey Pease – Bass (SL) – Charlottesville, VA Brian Carle - (DI) – Oak Hill, VA Ben Evans - (DI) – Williamsburg, VA Danny Moylan - (Equipment) – Roanoke, VA Color Guard Ryan Clark - (SL) – Palmyra, Va Paige Phoebus - (SL) – Leesburg, VA Teri Dulong-Rae - (DI) – Midlothian, VA Bess Crimmins - (DI) – Alexandria, VA

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP & STAFF

Support Staff

Uniforms Hilary Bleier – Canandaigua, NY Andrew Bennett-Jackson – Montclair, NJ Bess Crimmins – Alexandria, VA Kaitlin Bixel – Salem, VA Lauren Breeden – Charlottesville, VA Lizzie Guarino – West Islip, NY Christina Mattaliano – Fredericksburg, VA Maggie McNamara – Yorktown, VA Jess Poyer – Mechanicsville, VA Kathryn Tiller – Reston, VA Nick Vallorano – Long Grove, IL Webmasters Kris Garriott – Falls Church, VA Michael Wu – Sleepy Hollow, NY Office Staff Kelly Accetta – Bridgewater, NJ Kathleen Gardner – Centreville, VA Rachel Good – Alexandria, VA Abby Heider – Charlottesville, VA Josh Knight – Colonial Heights, VA Katie O’Leary, Centreville, VA

Librarians Katie Albert – Charlottesville, VA Hunter Cook - Springfield, VA Diane Martinsen – Virginia Beach, VA Laura Sennewald – Midlothian, VA

Attendance Dever Carney – Alexandria, VA Jim Evans – Salisbury, MD Mariah Gleason – Salem, VA Jennifer Kefauver – Danville, VA Abby Larner – Charlottesville, VA Alexa Profitt – Richmond, VA Tori Soler – Fredericksburg, VA Banquet Managers Katie Dove – Rhodesville, VA Abby Heider – Charlottesville, VA Christina McLeod – Fredericksburg, VA Tabitha Reddick – Montclair, NJ Belinda Stuart – Copper Hill, VA Equipment Staff Catherine Booker – Norfolk, VA Rachel Brown-Glazner – Alexandria, VA Sean Bugg – South Hill, VA Travis Cook – Springfield, VA Maridel Frederickson – New Hartford, CT Kris Garriott – Falls Church, VA Jonathan Hall – Newport News, VA Philip Morris – Charlottesville, VA Gameday Managers Meagan Finney – Springfield, VA Mason Fisher – Orlean, VA Taylor Gentry – Manassas, VA Jasmine Jefferson – Woodbridge, VA Samantha Keating – Virginia Beach, VA Sean Laffey – South Hampton, NY Dana Lapato – Chesterfield, VA Khourey Royal – Charlottesville, VA Katie Spaulding – Sterling, VA

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CMB HISTORY

The University of Virginia band program was initiated by a large gift from Carl and Hunter Smith that provided money for a new student marching band. William Pease was hired as the band’s first director in August 2003. After a year of planning and recruiting, the Cavalier Marching Band (CMB) held their first band camp on August 20, 2004. New members began learning an exciting halftime show and a traditional pregame show that was designed to incorporate school songs, which had fallen into obscurity over the past century. The University had high expectations of its new marching band, and on September 11, 2004 at the home opener against the University of North Carolina, the CMB performed its pregame and halftime shows in front of 62, 790 fans. Since then, the CMB has rewarded its fans with memorable halftime shows and has performed with many special guest artists including The Temptations, Al Chez, Tom “Bones” Malone, Sid McGinnis, Ivan Rutherford, and Chad Hugo. The CMB is also featured in the film “Marching Band,” created by world-renowned French producer and writer Claude Miller. Since 2004, the band has grown to include over 275 members. The CMB performs a different halftime show at each and every home game. The repertoire of songs has included everything from rock to jazz, pop tunes to classical melodies, and movie favorites to swing charts. In addition to home performances, the CMB travels to many away games in support of the team. Post-season appearances at the 2004 MPC Computers Bowl, the 2005 Music City Bowl, and the 2007 Gator Bowl have been unique opportunities for members to travel with the team and to perform for fans at parades and team rallies. The CMB presents an annual concert at the John Paul Jones Arena, which highlights music from throughout the football season. The first concert in 2007 featured a joint performance with the Marching Virginians from Virginia Tech. In 2008, the concert “Holiday with the Hoos” showcased halftime performance elections, featured UVA Ensembles, and generated support for the local toy drive. The CMB looks forward to continuing this tradition in years to come. Over its first five season, the CMB has provided students with unique leadership and performance opportunities. Additionally, the CMB hosts an honor band of 300 high school students at its annual band day and holds a summer camp, giving students the opportunity to mentor and teach middle and high school band students. These two events, coupled with the experiences from the football season, create a sense of family and promote a love of UVA among members and fans alike. CMB members come from very diverse academic backgrounds, representing over 80 different majors from each of the undergraduate schools at the University. The students all share a passion for marching band and all things UVA. The energy and dedication of the marching band students as well as the enthusiasm and support of the Wahoo fans will continue to provide the University with a top-notch collegiate marching band.

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PAST SHOWS2004-2005

• Sept. 11 o Saints Hallelujah o Big Noise o America the Beautiful

• Sept. 18 o Olympic Fanfare o When a Man Loves a Woman o American Woman o Respect

• Sept. 25 o School’s Out o You Really Got Me o Walk this Way/ Dream On

• Oct. 7 – Guests: The Temptations o The Temptations Review, Get Ready o The Way You Do the Things You Do o My Girl

• Nov. 6 o Want You Back/ABC o Dancing Machine o Rockin’ Robin

• Nov. 13 – Guests: John D’Earth, Al Chez o Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy o St. Louis Blues o Armed Forces Medley

2006-2007 • Sept. 9

o City of Angels/Night Streets o American Patrol o Amazing Grace/Battle Hymn

• Sept. 16 o Get it On o Jump, Jive, and Wail o 25 or 6 to 4

• Oct. 14 o Moondance o Party Medley o Just a Gigolo

• Oct. 19 o Thriller o Electric Slide

• Oct. 28 o Sports Medley o Kung Fu Fighting o Heart of a Champion o We are the Champions

• Nov. 18 o Gangsta Jazz o Drum Line Feature

2005-2006

• Sept. 3 o El Toro Caliente/Firedance o Livin’ La Vida Loca o 1812 Overture

• Sept. 24 – Guest: Travis Tucker o A Little Less Conversation o Lose My Breath o James Brown Medley

• Oct. 15 o What Would You Say/Ants Marching o Typical Situation/Stay o Krypton Fanfare

• Nov. 5 – Guests: Al Chez, ‘Bones’ Malone o Blues Brothers o Harlem Nocturne o Soulful Strut

• Nov. 12 o Armed Forces Medley o Sing, Sing, Sing o America the Beautiful

• Nov. 19 o EWF Productions/Fantasy o Drum Line Feature – Tag

2007-2008 • Sept. 8

o Blues in the Night o Rhythm of the Night o Summertime

• Sept. 22 o Isn’t She Lovely o Sunny o For Once in My Life/Sir Duke

• Sept. 29 o Boot Scootin’ Boogie o Save a Horse

• Oct. 13 o Green Hornet o Misunderstood

• Nov. 3 – Guest: Chad Hugo o Like I Love You o She Wants to Move o Hellagood

• Nov. 24 – Combined bands: VT o Caravan o Washington Post March o America the Beautiful

PAST SHOWS

2008-2009 • Aug. 30

o Turn the Beat Around o Late in the Evening o Smooth

• Sept. 6 o Decades Medley

• Oct.4 o Separate Ways o Any Way You Want It o Journey Closer

• Oct. 11 o Sing, Sing, Sing o Drum Line Feature

• Oct. 18 o Carry On My Wayward Son o Walk This Way / Dream On

• Nov. 1 – Guest: Al Chez o MacArthur Park o Run Around

• Nov. 22 o EWF Productions / Fantasy o In the Stone

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NOTABLE CMB FACTS

• The CMB rehearses twice a week on non-home game weeks and three times a week on home game weeks.

• The CMB will soon have an indoor rehearsal hall thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. Hunter Smith.

The CMB has performed in:

• Atlanta, GA

• Blacksburg, VA

• Boise, ID

• Boston, MA

• Chapel Hill, NC

• Charlotte, NC

• Charlottesville, VA

• College Park, MD

• Columbus, OH

• Durham, NC

• Greensboro, NC

• Jacksonville, FL

• Minneapolis, MN

• Nashville, TN

• Oakton, VA

• Orlando, FL

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Raleigh, NC

• Richmond, VA

• Tampa, FL

• Washington, D.C.

• Australia & Fiji

• Brazil

CMB members also support the following Olympic sports:

• Lacrosse

• Wrestling

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Rowing

• Softball

• Field Hockey

• Soccer The CMB has been recognized for outstanding performance by the:

• 7 Society

• Z Society

• V V V Society

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CURRENT SEASON The 2009 season offers the Cavalier Marching Band another opportunity to inspire athletes and thousands of cheering Wahoo fans; this season’s half-time shows will even feature accomplished theater performer Ivan Rutherford and the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. The CMB continually challenges its members, demanding both a high quality of music and avid leadership. The band is proud to have over 100 hard-working student leaders, serving both on and off the field to help this organization run as smoothly as possible. Without their assistance, the band program would not have reached the point it is at today. The CMB performs a different, memorized halftime show for each home football game every season. This year, UVA will be hosting 7 different teams; in order to maintain the high quality of its shows, the marching band requires the utmost dedication from its members. As has become tradition in the last few years, the CMB will be hosting approximately 300 high school students on November 14, 2009 for Band Day. This event is a great activity that helps encourage musicianship beyond the high school level and promotes both the Cavalier Marching Band and the University as a whole. In the past, the response from local high schools has been terrific, and this year appears to be no different. The band has an excellent series of songs lined up for the Boston College game, when the field will be crowded with over 500 players belting out tunes for the stadium’s thrill and delight. The marching band here at UVA also travels to select away games as well. This year, an assemblage of approximately 100 students will travel with the Cavalier football team to UNC and Maryland. Attendance at each of these games is optional for band members, but it provides an excellent opportunity to travel and experience sports outside the hallowed Grounds of the University. With all this and more, it will certainly be an exciting year for the Cavalier Marching Band!

CMB Schedule At A Glance Sep 5: William & Mary Sep 12: TCU Sep 26: Off-Grounds Exhibition Oct 3: UNC - Away Oct 10: Indiana - Homecoming

Oct 17: Maryland - Away Oct 24: Georgia Tech Oct 31: Duke Nov 14: Boston College Nov 18: Virginia Tech