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2011 WVU MARCHING BAND HANDBOOK - TABLE OF CONTENTS -

WVU Fight Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Welcome Letter from Governor Tomblin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome Letter from Jay Drury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome Letter from John Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WVU Marching Band Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2011 Band Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2011 Student Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WVU Marching Band History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Uniform Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Uniform Dress Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Instrument/Equipment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Home Game Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grading Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Special Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Additional Band Performance Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

Travel Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Various Hints and Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lines of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Kappa Kappa Psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 WVU Marching Band Trivia Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22 HealthWorks Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26

WVU Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2011 Performance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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HAIL WEST VIRGINIA FIGHT MOUNTAINEERS Let's give a rah for West Virginia, Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Mountaineers, and let us pledge to her anew, We're here to cheer for you. Others may be black or crimson, Take that old ball down the field, but for us it's Gold and Blue. We're putting our faith in you. Let all our troubles be forgotten, Play that team right off its feet, let college spirit rule, You can't be beat we know, We'll join and give our loyal efforts And when the game is through for the good of our old school. We'll cheer for you, West Virginia, West Virginia, Rah! It's West Virginia, it's West Virginia, The Pride of every Mountaineer. Come on you old grads, join with us young lads, It's West Virginia now we cheer! Now is the time, boys, to make a big noise no matter what the people say, For there is naught to fear, the gang's all here, So hail to West Virginia, Hail!

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WELCOME! On behalf of John Hendricks and the WVU Band staff, I would like to welcome you to the 110th edition of The Pride of West Virginia - The Mountaineer Marching Band! I am very glad you have decided to join us this season! Throughout the band’s century-plus history, thousands of band alumni have molded this group into the outstanding organization it truly is. Because of your membership in this 110th season, you have the extreme good fortune to be a part of this ongoing tradition. I hope you understand and appreciate the challenges that lie before us. You should be very proud to be part of an organization that is not only steeped in pride and tradition, but is also so adored. Everyone who sees and hears this band respects what you do and expects every performance to be of high quality. Please remember that we ARE the most visible and, consistently, the most admired aspect of this University. It is up to all of us to show everyone why the “Pride of West Virginia” has been and continues to be one of the top collegiate marching bands in the country! The staff and I have worked together to plan a season for you that we feel is going to be filled with great music, challenging drill moves, and (we hope) lasting friendships. As you know, Mountaineer fans are always ready for football, and the band is a huge part of that excitement. We all are hoping that new Head Coach Dana Holgorsen and the team will have an outstanding year and will lead us to our 10th straight bowl game! Add in a challenging and exciting performance schedule, some promising travel opportunities, several national TV appearances, and the opportunity to share several halftime shows with some of our fellow college bands and you have all of the ingredients in place for a great season. In addition to our ongoing goal of looking and sounding our best as well as performing with the highest quality each and every time we assemble as a group, this season we will continue to work towards two goals that might be even more challenging to achieve, and those are to become an even closer knit "family" and to really focus on bringing a new level of personal responsibility and ownership to the group. As you know, a very large and diverse group of people makes up our huge "family," and it is going to take a lot of caring and compassion towards each other to keep us all together through the hard work and challenges that we will face this year. Together, we can move mountains. Together, WE ARE "The Pride of West Virginia!" Within the pages of this handbook are the various policies and procedures that will guide us through this season. While I know it is a lot of information to digest, you MUST take the time to read this document carefully and come to understand what is expected of you as a member of "The Pride." Also included is a summary of the band’s history as well as various band trivia facts. As band veterans and alumni can tell you, a lot is expected of you when you become a member of "The Pride.” With the right attitude and determination, we will be able to work together to make this year’s band successful. I do not expect every person in this band to be a virtuoso musician, marcher, or performer. I do, however, expect mature, responsible attitudes and actions - combined with lots of hard work. It is also my sincere hope that you will find many long lasting friendships, earn the respect of those around you, and feel the Pride that comes from doing a job well. Again, I am very glad you decided to be a part of this year’s Mountaineer Marching Band. I look forward to working with you as we add yet another chapter to the legacy that truly is the WVU Marching Band! Jay Drury, Marching Band Director

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A “WELCOME” MESSAGE

from… John Hendricks, Director of Bands As Director of Bands, I would like to welcome each of you - returning vets and new members - to the 2011 WVU Marching Band. I truly hope that this will be a terrific year for you! You are now part of an ensemble that has many proud traditions, as well as a tremendous reputation around this state and nation. Over its 110-year history, the band has dramatically evolved, and accomplished many wonderful achievements. From the strong growth burst in the 1970’s, to the Sudler award presentation in 1997, to the recent exciting trips to LSU and Orlando, this band has seen years and years of hard work pay off in so many wonderful ways. I am sure this year’s edition of “The Pride” will be exciting and memorable - adding another exciting chapter to our rich history. I hope that each of you take it upon yourself to strive for even higher performance standards with this band. Strive to make every moment in rehearsals count; do not “just run through” anything and “save it for the performance.” This group cannot be successful with that attitude. Mr. Wilcox, our Director of Bands Emeritus, has offered some very sound advice over the years that has been a wonderful philosophical goal for this band - and one I encourage you to continue. All we ask of you is this: That you do your very best - on EVERY step - and EVERY note - EVERY time! And to this “motto,” I l ike to add - “... and with the proper attitude.” Please remember that what separates a great band from the average one is that its members simply work harder, demand more of themselves, and refuse to never settle for any less than their very best - every time, at every rehearsal. Groups that work this way find that great performances become the norm, not an occasional exception. I hope you CONSTANTLY remember to keep the “PRIDE” of the band at the forefront of everything you do while associated with this group. When you start thinking about yourself more than the band and other fellow band members, then this group will not be the solid unit it must be. Therefore, I strongly urge you to use the above guiding principles to elevate the 2011 WVU Marching Band to a new and exciting level! I wish you the very best of luck, and I look forward to working with you and seeing you perform!

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WVU’S MARCHING BAND DIRECTORS

Director Years as Marching Band Director Total Years Served Years at WVU (dates reflect fall marching seasons)

Walter Mestrezat (1901-1937) 37 years 1901-1938 Bernard McGregor (1938-1941/1943-1950) 12 years 1936-1976 Clifford Brown (1942) 1 year 1942-1974 Lawrence Intravaia (1951-1959/1961) 10 years 1951-1962 Richard Strange (1960) 1 year 1960-1961 Frank Borkowski (1962) 1 year 1962-1968 Budd Udell (1963-1969) 7 years 1963-1970 Gerald Zimmerman (1970) 1 year 1970-1971 Don Wilcox (1971-1997) 27 years 1971-2005 John Hendricks (1998-2004) 7 years 1993-present Jay Drury (2005-present) 7 years 2002-present

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2011 WVU MARCHING BAND DIRECTORS

JOHN HENDRICKS, Director of Bands BM, MM - West Virginia University

John Hendricks is presently serving as Director of Bands at WVU where he is the conductor of the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. His duties also include instructing conducting courses on the undergraduate and graduate levels. His past duties at WVU include serving as Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Mountaineer Marching Band, Assistant Chair for the Division of Music, and coordinator of all undergraduate music academic advising. Prior to his appointments at WVU, he held the position of Assistant Director of Bands at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He received his Masters Degree in Conducting and his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from West Virginia University. He also served for five years as the band director at Spencer High School in Spencer, WV. Besides his current teaching duties, Professor Hendricks is active as a guest conductor for various honor groups on the county, district, regional, and all-state levels. He also serves frequently as an adjudicator, and clinician throughout the eastern United States. He is a member of several professional music affiliations including the College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Band Association, Phi Beta Mu, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Professor Hendricks is currently the President of the Big East Band Directors Association. Professor Hendricks is a past recipient of the “West Virginia Band Director of the Year” award presented by the Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. Professor Hendricks has been an arranger for university and high school bands, as well as a coordinator for various events and conferences. He is also a past member, rank leader, section leader, field conductor, graduate assistant, assistant director, and director of the WVU Marching Band.

DEARL “JAY” DRURY, Marching Band Director and Assistant Director of Bands BM, MM - West Virginia University

Dearl "Jay" Drury is presently serving as the eleventh director in the history of the "Pride of West Virginia.” As the Director of Athletic bands and Assistant Director of Bands at WVU, Mr. Drury’s additional responsibilities include directing the Basketball Pep Band, conducting the Concert Band, and serving as the assistant conductor of both the Wind Symphony and the Symphonic Band. Mr. Drury has completed the coursework towards a doctorate degree in applied conducting and he has served as the Jazz Ensemble Director at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV. He earned both his bachelors and masters degrees from WVU, and served as a high school and elementary band director in Hancock and Brooke counties in West Virginia. He is active as an adjudicator and guest conductor throughout the region, has participated in research presentations at the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state music educators' conferences, and has presented several times at the CBDNA National Collegiate Marching and Athletic Band Symposium. Mr. Drury is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, the Music Educators National Conference, the WVU Mountain Honorary, Phi Beta Mu, and is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Mr. Drury also has an extensive history with the WVU Marching Band, serving as a former member, trumpet section leader, graduate assistant and assistant director of the band.

CHRISTOPHER NICHTER, Assistant Marching Band Director BM, MM - West Virginia University

Christopher Nichter is currently the Assistant to the Directors of the West Virginia University Bands where his duties include serving as the Assistant Director of Athletic Bands and assisting the conductors of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony in the administration and instruction of those ensembles. In addition, Mr. Nichter teaches Music Arranging for the Public Schools and various other undergraduate courses in the Division of Music. His active schedule has also included very successful music arranging, marching drill writing, and guest conducting appearances around the state and region. He possesses degrees in Conducting and Music Education, Magna Cum Laude, from West Virginia University. Prior to his present appointment at WVU, Mr. Nichter served as the Graduate Assistant for the WVU Bands and as the Director of Bands and Instrumental Music at Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Maryland. Mr. Nichter was a four-year member of the WVU Marching Band as an undergraduate and he earned the distinction of being named the ensemble’s Outstanding Section Leader (Tuba) in 2002. His professional affiliations include the College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference, West Virginia Music Educators Association, and he is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi.

DON WILCOX, Director of Bands Emeritus BM - University of Michigan MM - California State University - Long Beach

During his 34-years as WVU’s Director of Bands, Don Wilcox guided the growth and development of the University’s band program to one of national prominence. During his tenure, the WVU bands performed from coast to coast, and on tours throughout Europe. When he was the marching band director, the Mountaineer Marching Band was named the 1997 Sudler Award recipient as the nation’s premiere university marching band. Mr. Wilcox is Past President of the American Bandmasters Association and has received numerous honors including: WVU’s Outstanding Teacher Award, the 1993 Golden Apple Outstanding Faculty Award, the Sudler Order of Merit from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the Distinguished Service To Music Medal from the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, and special citations from four Governors for his contributions to the state of West Virginia. In 2009 he was inducted into WVU's Order of Vandalia, the University's highest honor. In over half a century of working with musicians of all ages and abilities, Mr. Wilcox has conducted bands from one-room schools in rural Appalachia to several of the major concert halls in the world, as well as in all 50 states and 23 foreign countries. He has served as guest conductor or lecturer at more than sixty universities in America, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and China. Although retired as Professor Emeritus from WVU, Mr. Wilcox conducts the Northport, Michigan Community Band and maintains an active international schedule as a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator.

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2011 WVU MARCHING BAND STAFF

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORT STAFF

Johnny Leonard Graduate Assistant Anita Lawson Program Assistant Donovan Stewart Percussion Coordinator Ryan Boyd Equipment Manager Brandon Lojewski Percussion Instructor Chris Southard Webmaster/Photographer Dylan Stewart Percussion Instructor Lauren Seiler Videographer Jon Shank Percussion Instructor Bil l Nevin Announcer Paula Jo Stout Auxiliary Coordinator Debra Eakins Kappa Kappa Psi Sponsor Drew Farris Color Guard Instructor Heather Hazucha Assistant Color Guard Instructor

2011 WVU MARCHING BAND LEADERS

DRUM MAJORS Katelyn Demyan

Jesse Stout

FEATURE TWIRLERS Kirsten Brown Kylie Garner

Whitney Godwin Kayla Morris

SECTION LEADERS

Instrument Piccolo Clarinet Saxophone Mellophone Trumpet Trombone Baritone Tuba Percussion Color Guard

Section Leader Jacqueline Gebet

Kelsey Webb Katie Jones Alex Higgins

Cody Lassinger Kyle Swisher

Kinsey Holland Zachary Bloom

Justin Kline

Katherine Beverage

Assistant Section Leader Kaitlyn McKitrick Kaitlin Stinespring

Mike Tortolon Emily Norwood Steven White Wayne Dorsey Andrew Hoare

Stephen Gearinger Ray Kishi (Snare)

Justin Kline (Tenors) Thomas Steele (Bass) Leslee Tyler (Cymbals)

Maria Maggio

RANK LEADERS

WOODWIND BRASS

Rank Leaders Caroline Bailey Gabrielle Bias Kasia Bryant

Brianna Godfrey Lindsay Good Tabitha Marsh

Hannah McPherson Clark Metz Mark Riffon

Crystal Weaver

Assistant Rank Leaders Rebecca Arbogast Shelby Fankhauser

Maisie Fraley Kiana Hayes

Bryce Jacobson Chelsea Kuhn

Kaitlyn McKitrick Stephen Sherba

Tony Smith Joshua Wells

Rank Leaders Erica Casto

Randy Delaney Patrick Dingman

Sherry Ebli Paul Garton Ian Grimley

Andrew Hoare Hayes Perkins Alex Silvester Steven White

Assistant Rank Leaders Kate Eakins C.J. Fultz

Kyle Greenleaf Cassie Griffith John Higgins

Jon Miltenberger Aaron Pritt

Mitchell Robinson Sarah Rodeheaver

Logan Snider TUBA COLOR GUARD

Rank Leaders Stephanie Brandt Nic Cunningham

Assistant Rank Leaders Stephen Gearinger

Kevin Messer

Rachel Cochran Colleen Schulz

Alternates Rank Leader:

Lindsay Roe Breanne Zackery

Kelsie Sanders

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WVU MARCHING BAND HISTORY The WVU Marching Band was formed 110 years ago in 1901 as an all male ROTC Band of 8 members with Walter Mestrezat serving as the band’s first director. Since every male attending the University at that time was required to take Military Science (ROTC), the Military Band provided the appropriate music for the military revues and parades. They also marched at football halftimes, at major community celebrations and parades, and for important campus events, always in strict military style. Since the instruments and equipment were owned by the federal government, their use was restricted to military functions. In 1925, a group of 11 non-ROTC males were allowed to join the band, but were not permitted the same monetary benefits as those enrolled military band members. Feeling that this was an unfair practice, the 11 decided to form their own marching band. This “rebel” band of musicians wanted to also perform at halftime and did in fact receive permission from Director Mestrezat and the athletic director. However, when then WVU President Frank Trotter heard about the possibility of two bands, he moved quickly to rectify this situation. The “rebel” group had to first become a legitimate student organization to even be recognized. The group quickly pledged a Greek fraternity and formed what is now WVU’s Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. It wasn’t until years later that the two bands merged into one true University Marching Band. To increase membership in the University Band, both WVU’s Military Department and the School of Music agreed that the band should be recognized as an official WVU music organization. This change worked to the advantage of music majors who could now qualify, upon recommendation of the band director, for the remission of certain university fees. By including music majors, the band would then also serve as a laboratory experience for Music Education majors who were prospective band directors. After serving for 37 years as its director and increasing the band’s size to approximately 70 members, Mestrezat stepped down as director and Bernard McGregor assumed the position in 1938. McGregor served a 13-year span as the band’s director, but was on leave for one year due to his military duty in World War II. During that year, Clifford Brown, who later became assistant dean of the College of Creative Arts, served as the band’s director on an interim basis. The modern era for the Mountaineer Marching Band began in the 1950's and 1960's with Larry Intravaia and Budd Udell serving as the directors. Two other gentlemen, Richard Strange and Frank Borkowski, also served as marching band directors during this time - each serving for one year. Outstanding arrangements and creativity began to bring recognition to the group. Both of the University's fight songs, “Fight Mountaineers” and “Hail West Virginia” were arranged for the band by Budd Udell and are, in fact, the same arrangements the band plays today. In 1970, Gerald Zimmerman served a one-year appointment as the band’s director. In 1971, Don Wilcox came to WVU as Director of Bands. During the 1970’s, the WVU Marching Band experienced rapid growth and impressive development, during which it more than tripled in size, gained a national reputation, and saw major changes in attitude, desire, and dedication. For his first year, Wilcox inherited an all-male band of 88 members. This membership changed in 1972 when Wilcox encouraged women to join the program for the first time. During the early ‘70’s, the band performed at several prestigious events such as area NFL games and two Peach Bowls in Atlanta. The phrase “The Pride of West Virginia” was first used by the 1975 Peach Bowl announcer; eventually it became the band’s official nickname. The middle and late 1970’s saw a new set of uniforms and a steady increase in membership. Because of the unsurpassed pride and desire for high performance standards, the band grew to 280 members by the end of the decade. Several "highs" were achieved during this time with trips to Kentucky, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, and New York City. The ‘79 Band set the highest standards yet, and ended the season with a very special "Good-bye to Mountaineer Field" show as Old Mountaineer Field saw its last football game. The 1980's opened with a new stadium, a new football coach (Don Nehlen), and a marching band of over 300 members. Throughout the ‘80’s and the ‘90’s, the band achieved many new levels. Not only did the band introduce two new sets of uniforms to the delight of Mountaineer fans during this time, but it also served as host to several events including summer shows by Drum Corps International and many annual Eastern Regional Competitions of Bands of America. Because of the continued success of the football team, the band also had the opportunity to travel to many exciting bowl games throughout the country, including the Peach Bowl, Hall of Fame Bowl, Bluebonnet Bowl, Sun Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Carquest Bowl, and Gator Bowl!

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WVU MARCHING BAND HISTORY (continued) During these decades, the band traveled to almost every county in West Virginia. This increased statewide exposure, along with its participation in the University sponsored “WVU Days” program, the annual “KeyNotes” concerts, and its continuing off-campus performances, led to the WVU Band’s growing recognition during the 1990’s as an ambassador throughout the state of West Virginia. The band also traveled during these years to several regular season games at sites that included Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Maryland, Syracuse, and Purdue. In 1995, the band expanded its cassette recordings to include their first compact disc recording. Arguably the single-most important event in the history of the WVU Band’s first century was in 1997 when the band was selected as the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s “Sudler Trophy.” This prestigious award honored the WVU Band as the nation’s outstanding collegiate marching band for that year! The Sudler Trophy recognized the long-standing tradition of dedication, commitment, and pride by the band’s present and past members, staff, and directors. The trophy was awarded by the officers of the John Philip Sousa Foundation at the ‘97 Homecoming game with over 500 members of the Alumni Band joining the 330-member WVU Band for this special presentation. At the end of the 1997 “Sudler Season,” and after 27 years as the marching band director, Don Wilcox promoted Assistant Director John Hendricks, making him the 10th director of the WVU Marching Band. Under John Hendricks’ leadership, the 1998 WVU Marching Band continued achieving milestones by being the largest band in the University’s history at that time with over 380 members! New standards of performance excellence were achieved by the bands of the late 1990’s and early 2000’s with their high energy performances of Robert W. Smith’s “The Ascension,” David Holsinger’s “To Tame the Perilous Skies,” and “Abram’s Pursuit,” and David Gillingham’s “With Heart and Voice.” The band traveled to several away games including those in Charlotte, NC, Cincinnati, OH, College Park, MD, Blacksburg, VA, and Notre Dame, IN. During this time, the group also traveled to the Insight.com Bowl, the Music City Bowl, the Continental Tire Bowl, and twice to the Gator Bowl. Besides the start of a new era of WVU football with Coach Rich Rodriguez, the 2001 season was very special for the WVU Band with the celebration of its 100th anniversary. The culmination of the centennial festivities occurred at Homecoming, when the band was joined by over 500 members of the Alumni Band for a rousing pregame tunnel entrance, which soon spread to cover the entire field! The 850-member mass band closed this special anniversary halftime show with one of the most popular halftime selections in the WVU Band’s library - “Walk Him Up the Stairs/Old Man River.” At the end of the 2004-2005 academic year, Don Wilcox retired after a prestigious 34-year career at WVU. John Hendricks replaced Wilcox as WVU’s Director of Bands and Assistant Director Jay Drury was named the 11th director of the WVU Marching Band. During the 2005 season, the WVU Band performed on the grounds of the US Capitol as part of the national “Constitution Day” festivities, as well as at WVU's first BCS Bowl Game, the Nokia Sugar Bowl, in Atlanta, GA. The 2006 season featured a brand-new set of uniforms, a record-breaking "Band Aid" fundraising campaign by the WVU Foundation, and a Gator Bowl victory with a second consecutive top-ten finish for the WVU Football team. 2007 was also a successful season for the band as the WVU Foundation instituted the "Pride Travel Fund" to help defer the cost of band travel. The group performed in several locations around the country, including at the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, AZ where the Mountaineers defeated Oklahoma under new Coach Bill Stewart and finished in the top-ten for a third consecutive season! The 2008 season had the distinction of seeing the largest WVU Marching Band ever, as the band topped 390 members as band camp began. A great trip to New York City and the UConn game highlighted the regular season, as well as a 4th consecutive bowl victory for the Mountaineers and sharing the final game with WVU quarterback Pat White. The 2009 season featured a trip to SEC country to play the Auburn Tigers in Alabama and concluded with an 8th consecutive bowl appearance as the band performed in Florida at Universal Studios in Orlando and in Jacksonville at the Gator Bowl. The 2009 season also marked the end of an era for the band’s old “crow’s nest” as a new “state-of-the-art” rehearsal tower has been constructed at the band practice site. In 2010, the band once again traveled extensively, with the highlight being a trip to the LSU game in Baton Rouge, LA and a visit to New Orleans; the longest regular-season trip in WVU Band history. A visit to Orlando, FL for the Champs Sports Bowl, including another performance at Universal Studios, was the band's 9th consecutive bowl trip and topped off another successful season for "The Pride." Throughout its 110-year history, the Mountaineer Marching Band has grown and evolved into an active, high-spirited organization with a great tradition and national exposure. To the citizens of the state of West Virginia (and beyond), the Marching Band exemplifies music at WVU. The esprit de corps of the group, its tradition of excellence in performance, and the enthusiastic audience response to the sight and sound of the band have brought recognition to “The Pride of West Virginia” throughout the country! The group continues into its second century firmly established as one of the great university marching bands in the nation.

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2011 UNIFORM INFORMATION

During band camp, you will be issued a uniform for the season. This uniform will consist of a coat, cape, trousers, helmet, gloves, white ball cap, and garment bag. Plumes will be distributed before every performance and collected at the end. Color guard uniforms will be addressed within that section. Raincoats will be issued at (or before) the first performance they are needed. You are required to supply your own white socks and solid white band shoes (no tennis shoes or nurses shoes are allowed - see below).

SHOES

Below is a list of preferred and acceptable shoes that are comparable in style from which wind and percussion members must choose (colorguard and feature twirler members will make other special arrangements with your instructors). This should be especially helpful to those members who might already own one of these styles (still in great condition…) from high school band or drum corps experiences; if not, then all wind and percussion WVU Band members are required to purchase one pair (or more) as part of the uniform. VETS: Common sense dictates that shoes which are discolored, disfigured, and otherwise less than appealing must be replaced. This is an investment in two very important areas: YOUR personal and individual appearance and the pageantry/presentation of the ENTIRE BAND. Please consider this very carefully.

*NOTE: ALL ACCEPTABLE SHOE TYPES ARE SOLID WHITE BAND SHOES WITH WHITE SOLES AND NON-PATENT FINISHES WITH A TRADITIONAL MILITARY/BAND/CORPS DESIGN.*

The "preferred" band shoe is the Dinkles “Vanguard," however "DrillMasters," "Speedsters,"

Dinkles “Glide,” “Patriot,” or “Impact,” and the StylePlus “Pinnacle,” or “Showstopper” are also acceptable. If you have a shoe that you think might be acceptable but is not on this list, please bring it to Graduate Assistant Johnny Leonard for approval.

GLOVES

White gloves are worn by all woodwind and brass members of the band. Each member will be provided with 2 pairs of gloves at the beginning of the season at no extra charge. Each pair of gloves after the first two will be the responsibility of the student to purchase from the band for a small fee. Gloves will be worn from the time the band marches down the hill into the stadium before the game, through the pre-game show, at halftime, during the post-game concert, and as the band marches off the field into the tunnel after a game. Gloves are not required to be worn while playing in the stands during the game. Parades and other performances will also require the use of gloves. Assume that you will wear gloves for ALL performances, great or small, unless told otherwise!

HATS (BALL CAPS & KNIT/WINTER HATS)

Because of the amount of TV exposure that the band receives while in the stands each season, ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE OFFICIAL WVU BAND BASEBALL-STYLE CAP OR WVU BAND “WINTER” HAT IN THE STANDS. You will be PROVIDED with the "OFFICIAL *WHITE* WVU BAND CAP" AND “WINTER HAT” from the Band Office to wear in the stands. YOU MAY NOT wear a different hat, unless you have a physical issue with the band hat. See Mr. Nichter if this is a problem for you. *ALL HATS MUST BE WORN WITH THE BILL FACING FRONT! *If you lose your ball cap or winter hat, replacements must be purchased from the band at $10.00 each in order for you to perform. Thank you for your cooperation with this policy!

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2011 UNIFORM INFORMATION (continued) RAINCOATS

In the event of rain, a band raincoat will be distributed to all band members. Because this is the newest addition to the uniform, the band's policy will be covered in more detail at a later date. If requested, you MUST return the raincoat to the Equipment Manager or the Band Office at the end of the specific performance or at the end of the season as instructed. Please note that failure to return this raincoat will result in a $35 replacement fee charged to you. Failure to pay for a lost or stolen raincoat will result in you being placed on restriction with the University (please see "Bottom Line" paragraph for details). RENTAL FEE A $40 fee will be required during uniform distribution at camp. $30 of this fee is a nonrefundable rental fee, which includes the end-of-the-season cleaning for the uniforms as well as a complimentary ticket to the year-end Band Banquet. The remaining $10 will be refunded to you upon the timely return of the uniform at the end of the season. The dates for this return will be announced at the end of the season. Students who are issued a uniform, and who unfortunately must drop band early in the semester, have until August 24 (the last day to add courses at WVU) to return their uniform and receive the $10 refund. If the band is involved in a post-season bowl game, students not attending the bowl game have until the end of Finals Week to return their uniform and receive the $10 refund. CLEANING

You are responsible for your uniform's appearance at all times. Your uniform is a symbol of the pride we have in our band and university and that you should have in yourself. It is also STATE PROPERTY and therefore must be taken care of properly. Keep the uniform on a hanger at your residence - NOT thrown in a corner, stuffed in some tuba or drum case, or in the backseat of someone's car! You are responsible for having your uniform dry cleaned and pressed as needed throughout the season! CONSEQUENCES In the event that any part of your uniform does not meet the appropriate standards for performance, you will be asked to remedy the situation immediately (shine shoes, etc.) or you will not be allowed to perform - PERIOD! If you are not allowed to march, you still must sit in the stands during the game and our performances. Your grade will also be affected because it will be considered an unexcused absence for missing a performance (see Grading Policy). Habitual uniform abuse will require us to take the uniform out of your possession, therefore causing you to have to withdraw from band. The numbers on your uniform parts will be recorded during distribution. At the time of collection, your uniform identification numbers must correspond with the office records. Therefore, it is important to know where all parts of your uniform are at all times. Mark your uniform bag with your name - they all look alike. Record numbers for each part of your uniform - they are YOUR responsibility. You will not get credit for turning in a uniform piece not assigned to you. Bottom Line - If you do not return your uniform by the stated time (with the correct identification numbers), we will restrict your subsequent registrations and hold all of your University grades/transcripts. In simple terms, you will not be able to register for next semester's classes, you will not receive your grades, and, if you are in your senior year, you will not graduate! If this policy fails to resolve the situation, we will take legal action through the magistrate court system (we have in the past). IF YOU LOSE ANY PART OF THE UNIFORM, YOU MUST PAY TO HAVE IT REPLACED (including a plume or raincoat)! Note: an entire uniform now costs over $500.00. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make every effort to return your uniform promptly and correctly!

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UNIFORM DRESS GUIDELINES SUMMARY GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM DRESS: 1) Uniforms must look neat at all times. “Wrinkled” uniforms are not acceptable. 2) Make sure the bottom of the pants’ legs are hemmed and NOT dragging on the ground!! 3) Shoes are to be white (POLISHED) “band” shoes. Please see the previous article for exact requirements for proper footwear. 4) Socks are to be white high tops. No low-cut, "ankle socks," or "footies" are permitted. We do not want to see any skin from your ankles or lower leg when you pick up your feet for a high mark-time!

5) White Gloves must be worn by all members (except drums, guard and twirlers) during all performance activities, including marching down the hill before the game, during the post-game performance in the stands, and when marching out of the stadium after a game. Wearing gloves while playing in the stands during the games is not required. 6) ONLY gold T-shirts are to be worn underneath the band coat - not yellow, lime green, etc. (and NO questionable text - including that on section shirts). 7) Uniform coats are always to be completely zipped and hooked - unless otherwise told. 8) Sleeves must be hemmed at the proper length and NEVER rolled up! 9) Hair is to be up in the hats - including "tails;" hair must be above the collar. Hair bands and barrettes need to be neutral, blue, gold, or white. 10) No jewelry or Mountaineer motifs. Wedding rings, very small earrings, ΚΚΨ honorary badges, and SMALL “FLYING WV”/”WVU” face tattoos are the only exceptions. 11) Conservative make-up (including nail polish). 12) No smoking, drinking, or use of tobacco in uniform - PERIOD. 13) You MUST wear the "Official" WVU Band baseball-style "cap" in the stands. If you lose yours, replacements are available for $10.00 from the band through the Band Office. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE WHITE "WVU BAND" BASEBALL-STYLE HAT IN THE STANDS WITH THE BILL FACING FRONT. 14) Sunglasses may NOT be worn with the uniform when performing (field/parade/concert). 15) If at any point during the season your uniform gets wet, DO NOT put it in your garment bag and zip it up until it is COMPLETELY dry! It will mildew and turn GREEN! You will be responsible for paying to replace your uniform if it is ruined from mildew! Please hang it out to dry before placing it in the garment bag. **These instructions also apply to the Band Raincoat (if used).

16) When returning home following a game or in any non-performance setting - you have a choice: 1) Remove the coat and hat and go home in "travel uniform" (see Pg. 15), or 2) Wear the coat completely: snapped collar and zipped up all the way. The simple basic rule is: If you have the coat on, wear it as a uniform or take the coat completely off and carry it. One or the other - no middle ground - ever!

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INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT INFORMATION A $20 rental fee is charged to a band member who uses either an instrument or equipment owned by, or rented through, the WVU Bands. Anyone using these must complete a contract, which insures proper care of these materials; mistreatment or loss of any part (including the case) will result in full payment by the band member. These items are issued to you in good condition; we expect them returned to us the same way. Any repairs to the instrument/equipment or its case that are a result of a student’s misuse WILL be paid by the student. Failure to return the instrument or equipment at the conclusion of the marching season will result in the exact same restriction policy stated previously for uniforms.

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HOME GAME PROCEDURES HOME GAME PROCEDURES (rehearsals): 1) Parking for game day (both rehearsal and the game) will be in the grass area going down the Law Center hill towards the stadium. BAND MEMBERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARK IN PAVED OR GRAVEL LAW CENTER LOTS. Failure to park and comply with this policy will result in your car being towed! Entrance to this parking area is gained from the Law Center entrance ONLY. 2) Only 80 parking passes will be issued to WVU Band members. Exact procedures for assigning these passes will be discussed. CAR POOL!

3) Only those band students granted permission to drive will be allowed access to the parking area. Your name will be checked off as you enter the Law Center area. 4) Students with parking passes must show their uniform and ID to the parking attendants to gain admittance up the Law Center hill. Parents/friends are not allowed to park in the band parking area! 5) Once you park in this area, you are not allowed to leave by car and gain readmission to park. Once your car is there - it is there for the day! 6) Arrive early for Saturday practice in order to park and walk down to the stadium. Start time will vary from week to week; it will be announced at Friday’s rehearsal (and it usually will be early!). Do not be late to Saturday’s rehearsal - see Grading Policy. 7) Due to an Athletic Department policy and for security reasons, only band members and staff are allowed at Saturday stadium rehearsals; guests of students are not allowed into the stadium until game time. Sorry! 8) For the 2011 season, we anticipate there will be two mini-bands needed for almost every home game: one that will go the President’s house or Alumni Center, and another to “roam” in Tent City, the parking areas, and the Indoor Practice Facility. Students in these mini-bands will need to dress quickly after rehearsal and report to the announced location for your assigned mini-band. You will receive a delicious box lunch or Papa John's Pizza for your participation. 9) West Virginia University and the WVU Band do not tolerate alcohol or drug use in any form by its students/members whenever they are gathered in a school-related setting - especially when it in any way interferes with rehearsal or performance activities. Any band student found “under the influence” at any rehearsal or performance or prior to meeting on the Law Center hill for game-day sectionals will be dismissed from band. This includes anyone who consumes alcohol in between our rehearsal and the sectional gathering time.

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DISCIPLINE We have very few discipline problems in this band because of the quality people in it. Band members work very hard to maintain the band’s reputation as "THE PRIDE OF WEST VIRGINIA.” Their pride is built on superior performance, self-discipline, hard work, a genuine respect for other people, and high standards of personal conduct. We have worked hard to earn the above nickname. It is not an advertising slogan - it is a statement of long-deserved fact that we take very personally! As a member of this band, it now becomes YOUR responsibility not only to maintain these standards, but to help raise them a notch higher. The band has become what it is because the people in it won't settle for anything less. The only kind of discipline that really works is SELF-DISCIPLINE. Think seriously about the fact that you are being treated like a mature, responsible person, and be sure that your actions always justify our confidence and trust in you. "In the WVU Marching Band, we want people OF character, not people who ARE characters!"

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2011 GRADING POLICY MEMBERSHIP Any full-time student attending West Virginia University is eligible to be a member of the WVU Marching Band through a competitive audition process. Once accepted, you may remain a member for as long as you are a registered full-time WVU student and remain in good standing within the program. Students who are not full-time WVU students must obtain approval from Mr. Drury in order to participate in band. Percussion, color guard, twirlers, and drum majors must re-audition each year for re-acceptance.

Accepted members of the WVU Band must register each season for band as a class (Music

100D: CRN - 81578, Lec. - 001, 0-2 Credits, TWRF, 16:00 - 17:50). All members will be held accountable to the 2011 attendance policy in order to be eligible to march.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Grades for the WVU Marching Band class are based upon a ratio of 75% punctual attendance and 25% personal performance and positive participation. Rehearsals: 1) Rehearsals begin at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday. Attendance will be taken with wind Assistant Section Leaders reporting to Graduate Assistant Johnny Leonard. Guard/Percussion attendance will be handled by their instructors. 2) The only acceptable class conflict with band is a required class for your degree program, which is not offered at any other time. NOTHING ELSE WILL BE EXCUSED! To receive proper permission, you must complete a "CLASS CONFLICT" form and submit it to J. Leonard no later than the first week of classes. The directors will then consider whether or not your conflict is acceptable. 3) If you are late to rehearsal, you must sign-in on the rehearsal "late" sheet (regardless of whether you have a class conflict or whether you are just tardy). Failure to do so constitutes being counted absent. Therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to sign-in! You must also sign-out if you must leave a rehearsal early (i.e. class, etc.) Questions/concerns need to be directed to J. Leonard. 4) Prior approval must be obtained prior to missing any rehearsal. If you are going to miss an entire rehearsal (for any reason), you must complete an excuse form one week (unless an Emergency) prior to missing. See J. Leonard for these. The directors will decide if your excuse is acceptable. Again, it is your responsibility to take care of this procedure. 5) If you become ill or a last minute conflict arises that keeps you from attending a rehearsal, contact the Band Office by e-mail at WVUBand@mail.wvu.edu. Telling a friend to tell us is not acceptable. 6) If you miss a rehearsal and are unable to obtain prior approval, the absence will be considered “unexcused” until proper documentation is presented within one week to J. Leonard.

7) The grading policy for regular, daily rehearsals will be:

1) 2 tardies or missing one entire rehearsal will constitute an unexcused absence. 2) Grading policy for unexcused absences: 1st - an “understood” warning 3rd - your grade drops another letter 2nd - your grade drops one letter 4th - your grade drops another letter 5th - automatic "F" and probable dismissal from band! Saturday (Gameday) Rehearsals: Because these are extremely crucial, we expect even more from you; the grading policy is designed to be even more strict than for a regular weekday rehearsal:

1) If you are less than 15 minutes late, you will receive 1 unexcused absence (see above). 2) If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will receive 2 unexcused absences, and your chances of marching that day and/or at a future performance could be jeopardized.

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GRADING POLICY (continued) Performances: 1) Prior permission MUST be obtained before missing any performance. In order for your excuse to be considered by the directors, you must complete an excuse form. You are asked to complete this form 2-3 weeks prior to the absence (unless an Emergency). Failure to complete a form at all constitutes being counted absent. See Graduate Assistant Johnny Leonard for a form. Again, take personal responsibility! 2) If a performance is missed due to an unexcused absence, your grade will drop two letter grades. Your chances of staying in the band are also severely jeopardized! 3) If for some reason you are not allowed to march a particular game, you still must be present at that game/performance in full uniform, or you will be penalized. Mini-Bands - Mini-bands will be needed during this season (mostly on game days) and will again be on a volunteer basis. Section Leaders will be asked to assist in the compilation of the personnel in order to maintain a balanced instrumentation. Students whose grades are “in trouble” may use a limited number of mini-bands as a way to accumulate credit in the “positive participation” portion of their grade. This policy does not apply to certain individuals dependent upon the nature of the problem. PERSONAL PERFORMANCE and POSITIVE PARTICIPATION "Personal Performance and Positive Participation" is a more difficult factor to evaluate than attendance, but we handle it this way: we do not evaluate your particular performance level and participation against another student. What is evaluated by the entire staff is your effort to make a positive contribution to the group over the course of the entire season. This includes at rehearsals, in performance, in the stands, on the buses, on trips, etc. At least 95% of the band will get the full 25% in the performance area because they give their best efforts at all times. However, in the event that a member exerts a negative effect on the band (IN ANY ASPECT), there needs to be a way to deal with the problem. Here is the procedure: 1) Discussion of the problem with the student: "Shape up - or else." If the problem continues, or reoccurs: 2) Lowering of the grade and a clear written warning. If the problem continues, or reoccurs: 3) Expulsion from the band. Yes, it IS possible to combine all three steps into one due to a really unique and unusually stupid action! There are some things for which a "warning" just won't do. In that type of situation, we cut directly to step #3 above! *Special Note - Actions that can result in automatic dismissal from the band or automatic lowering of a member's grade include (but are NOT limited to):

a) Public intoxication or consumption of alcohol/controlled substances while participating in a band-related function (rehearsal, performance, trip hotel or bus, etc...)

b) A public action OR COMMENTS which causes negative attention or publicity to yourself or the band while identifiable as a WVU Band member (performance/rehearsal, travel, in uniform, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Google +, Foursquare, etc...).

c) Participation in any illegal activity while enrolled as a student at WVU. IMPORTANT NOTE: This band is not a democracy or a committee. We try to run a very fair and benevolent dictatorship - but it is a dictatorship!

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SPECIAL CONCERNS 1) In accordance with University policy, THE USE OF ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TOLERATED WITHIN THIS GROUP. This applies to any time this band is gathered for a function (rehearsals, performances, on the Law Center hill, on the buses, on trips, etc.) A large majority of the band is under the legal age to consume any alcoholic beverage, so we are talking about ALL FORMS of illegal substances - not only drugs. Failure to comply with this policy will mean dismissal from the band (and you will receive an automatic grade of “F”). Because this policy is a University policy and not just a “band” one, you could also face disciplinary action from the University. In other words - be good!! This advice is sincere and in your best interest! 2) In accordance with University policy, the WVU Band prohibits any type of hazing activities. Offenders will be dismissed from the band (and receive an automatic grade of an “F”). Because this policy is a University policy and not just a “band” one, you could also face disciplinary action from the University. 3) Use of Cell Phones or any type of electronic device during rehearsals and performances is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you choose to carry a cell phone or other electronic communication device, it must be either turned off or set to silent and not used for social calls, texting, e-mails, web surfing or any other form of use during band activities. You may have the phone with you for EMERGENCY USE ONLY! If any electronic device is used during a band activity for anything other than a verified emergency, your grade will be immediately dropped one letter and you will be “benched” for the next upcoming performance. THIS IS YOUR WARNING! 4) Because of the danger to fellow students while marching and the distraction/visual impairment they cause, umbrellas are NOT permitted to be used by band members at rehearsals or performances. Plan accordingly to bring raingear or appropriate attire on days where inclement weather is possible.

ADDITIONAL BAND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES At WVU, there are several different and separate bands for you to join. You are welcome to audition for any group which interests you - and which you can work into your schedule. Many band members play in two (or more) bands each semester!

WIND SYMPHONY The Wind Symphony is a select group of the finest wind and percussion performers within the University. This organization performs at a near professional level and presents at least four concerts each year comprised of the finest classical and contemporary wind literature. In Spring 2002, the Wind Symphony performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. as part of the centennial celebration of the WVU Band program. This performance received a favorable review in the Washington Post. The Wind Symphony rehearses three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays) from 1:00-2:50 p.m. Auditions for the Wind Symphony are held during the first three days of each semester. Interested students should prepare two contrasting selections for the auditions - one lyrical and expressive; the second more technically demanding and demonstrating a variety of articulation styles. Sight-reading will also be a part of this audition. SYMPHONIC BAND The Symphonic Band is an ensemble which performs standard and contemporary band works. Symphonic Band consists primarily of music majors but is also open to any non-music major who is interested in further developing his/her musical talents. In Spring 2002, the Symphonic Band was selected as an Honor Finalist and performed a concert for the West Virginia Music Educators Association in Charleston. The Symphonic Band rehearses two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. All students interested in participating in Symphonic Band must audition during the first week of the semester for acceptance. Interested students should prepare a selection or two, which demonstrate tone, pitch and rhythmic accuracy, as well as technical ability. Sight-reading will also be a part of this audition. CONCERT BAND

The Concert Band is a large ensemble that meets during the Spring Semester only. This group

provides a non-auditioned performing ensemble opportunity for non-music majors who just want to keep their “chops” up in the off-season and who enjoy concert band playing. The Concert Band meets one night a week (Tuesday) and will have one performance near the end of the spring semester. If you think you might be interested in the Spring semester Concert Band, more details will be available as the fall semester progresses.

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ADDITIONAL BAND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES (continued) BASKETBALL (PEP) BAND The Pep Band is the organization which performs for men's and women's home basketball games. This band is open to any student attending the University who is interested in becoming a vital part of the excitement that truly is WVU Basketball. Even though the band performs from late fall until March, it is considered a second semester class. Music performed by the band ranges from big band and jazz to rock and the traditional WVU fight songs. Auditions for this group will be held in October. More information concerning auditions will be announced in the future. JAZZ STUDIES PROGRAM The Jazz Studies program offers all interested University students a wide range of experiences. The two large ensembles perform traditional big band literature and the music of contemporary composers in addition to original student compositions. The many small jazz ensembles perform styles ranging from Bebop, Fusion and Salsa, to the Avant Garde. All these ensembles perform both on and off campus. Auditions are held during the first week of each semester. Contact Director of Jazz Studies, Paul Scea at Paul.Scea@mail.wvu.edu or at 304-293-4549. ____________________________________ OTHER PERFORMING ENSEMBLES AT WVU Symphony Orchestra Choral Union University Choir Concert Choir Opera Theatre World Music Ensembles Various Chamber Music opportunities

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TRAVEL GUIDELINES TRAVEL UNIFORM Our "travel uniform" is white shoes, white socks (calf-length or higher), band uniform pants, and gold T-shirts and Band Ball Cap. You will be instructed when this is to be worn. If you do not wear a gold T-shirt, you will have to leave your uniform jacket on. Color Guard members will be instructed as to your proper “travel uniform.” In cooler weather, at the discretion of the directors, a WVU-themed or a blue, gold, or white jacket or sweatshirt (preferably gold) may be worn. TRIP PROCEDURES 1) You will sign up in advance for the bus you will ride, and you MUST ride that bus! DO NOT CHANGE BUSES!! Talk to Graduate Assistant Johnny Leonard if you have a problem. 2) Bus loading time at the CAC or Coliseum will always be announced at rehearsals. 3) When loading the buses, priority WILL be given to these instruments: Tubas and Percussion. 4) Food is OK on the bus, BUT you are expected to clean up after yourself - do not leave any trash on the bus! 5) When you stay with a host family, a thank you note is expected. 6) The buses do not wait for anyone. If you are late for a bus, you can and will be left. However, this does not relieve you of your performance responsibilities for the trip - it only makes transportation your problem. Find a ride and catch up. If you are not there, you will be counted as missing a performance(s), which can severely affect your grade. 7) See the section earlier on “Special Concerns.” Hazing, alcohol or drug use, or any form of public indecency on a bus, at a hotel, or any time you are traveling or participating with the band will NOT be tolerated. If caught, you will be immediately expelled from the band and sent home at your (or your parents') expense. University or other legal consequences may also apply. 8) Glass Bottles are prohibited on buses by Federal Law. Anyone found with a glass bottle on a band bus will be removed from the bus immediately.

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VARIOUS HINTS AND REMINDERS 1) Be EARLY for ALL rehearsals and report times. You can and will be replaced. 2) Watch your language. "Questionable" vocabulary is inappropriate. 3) No drinking, smoking, or use of tobacco in uniform at anytime! 4) No form of "hazing" will be tolerated. Ever. 5) At any time you are on a band "function" or representing this organization, you are expected to act and treat others like mature adults. 6) You are asked, at all times, to clean up after yourself and leave places the band

utilizes even cleaner than you found them.

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LINES OF COMMUNICATION

With a band our size, there are several people who are in charge of specific areas. You will be instructed as to who is in charge of what (music, attendance, scheduling concerns, etc.) Problems are usually most easily handled by those most directly involved. So if you have a problem of any kind, let someone help you; you are surrounded by people who care about you. Ask questions! The general line of communication is: First, ask your rank or section leader. If they don't know, try the drum majors. Next, try Graduate Assistant Johnny Leonard. Then ask Mr. Nichter. Finally, ask Mr. Drury.

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KAPPA KAPPA PSI

Kappa Kappa Psi is the national band fraternity which has chapters at various colleges and universities throughout the country. At WVU, our chapter is titled the Omicron chapter; it is a coed organization consisting of approximately 25 members. The organization, which this past summer celebrated it's 84th Anniversary, has a rich history of service to the bands and is steeped in tradition. Over the past years, Omicron has developed into one of the leading chapters in the entire country. Several times, our chapter has been selected as the top ΚΚΨ chapter in the Northeast District! The primary purpose of ΚΚΨ is to provide service to the band program. Here at WVU, the Omicron chapter assists with many of the logistical matters concerning the bands, including helping with various tasks at band camp, assisting with uniform distribution, preparing the “Pride Press”, helping to organize and run hosted band festivals, organizing the year-end Band Banquet, and providing band warehouse. The fraternity also sponsors three scholarships presented annually at the Band Banquet. Throughout the year, ΚΚΨ also organizes various social activities for all band members. Membership in the fraternity is open to all interested members of any of the WVU Bands. Information concerning joining the brotherhood of ΚΚΨ will be announced at a later date.

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WVU MARCHING BAND TRIVIA - Compiled August 2001/Updated July 2011 -

(Please note that the facts below are as accurate as we know. If anyone should find a discrepancy, or has other

interesting facts to add, they are encouraged to contact the WVU Band Office). • The WVU Marching Band was formed in 1901 as an all male ROTC Band of 8 members. • The marching band has had 11 directors over its 110-year history. Two of the eleven directors served a combined total of 64 years - Walter Mestrezat for 37 years and Don Wilcox for 27 years. Four of the directors (Clifford Brown, Richard Strange, Frank Borkowski, and Gerald Zimmerman) each served only one year. • The Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi was formed in 1925 as the result of a “rebel” group of students, led by student George Saari, who decided to form their own band separate from the military ROTC WVU Band. The group was required to become a recognized student organization in order to perform, and therefore the fraternity was created. It was not until years later that these two bands merged into one true University Marching Band. • Except for the World War II years when women marched to replace the men in the service, the marching band was an all male organization. This changed in 1972 when Don Wilcox encouraged women to join for the first time. 12 women joined the men for band camp; 6 additional joined following camp. • The smallest band in WVU’s history was in 1901 when the band had only 8 members. • The largest band in WVU’s history was in 2008 when the band had 390+ members at band camp. • The WVU Marching Band has performed over the years in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. With the inclusion of the other WVU Bands (the Wind Symphony, the Concert Band, and the Basketball Pep Band), other locations to be added include Michigan, New Mexico, California, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and England. • The band’s pregame arrangements of the University’s two fight songs, Fight Mountaineers and Hail West Virginia were arranged by WVU’s 7th band director - Dr. Budd Udell. Fight Mountaineers was composed by Fuzzy Knight and Hail West Virginia was composed by WVU alumni Earl Miller and Ed McWhorther. • The band’s pregame arrangement of Aaron Copland’s Simple Gifts was arranged by then WVU music student David McCullough. Dave went on to be a band graduate assistant and wrote numerous arrangements for the band. He is presently the Director of Athletic Bands at Butler University in Indianapolis. • Simple Gifts was first performed as a halftime selection in 1973. It was soon thereafter added as a permanent part of the pregame show (complete with expanding circles). For one year, Don Wilcox decided not to include the tune in the pregame show. The outcry from the University and community was so great, that the selection and drill had to be inserted back into pregame for the very next game! • The band’s pregame arrangement of John Denver's Country Roads was arranged by WVU Professor of Music Dr. James Miltenberger. • Country Roads was added to the pregame show in 1972 when the song was popular throughout the nation. It has been performed every year since and it is one of the most recognizable selections in the band’s repertoire. The drill traditionally includes the famous state outline, which has become a trademark for not only the band, but also the entire University and state. • The pregame selection Mountain Dew is a traditional tune arranged by Robert Foster, former Director of Bands at the University of Kansas. The faster “tag” ending was written by then graduate assistant David Williams. Dave has taught band at various WV public schools as well as composition at several WV colleges. He also arranged the tag ending for Simple Gifts. • The WVU Color Guard (Silks) first appeared with the band in 1978.

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WVU MARCHING BAND TRIVIA (continued) • The WVU Alma Mater was written by WVU alumnus Louis Corson in 1938. The version the band plays and sings has been altered several times throughout the band’s history. The present version was arranged by WVU’s Director of Bands Emeritus Don Wilcox. • Throughout the years, the WVU Band has performed hundreds of selections for halftime. Some of the most performed selections include Walk Him Up the Stairs and Old Man River arranged by David McCullough, the Latin selections Malaga and Malagueña, Gershwin’s The Man I Love arranged by former Assistant Director Joe Eckert, and My Favorite Things from "The Sound of Music." Some of the most recent popular selections include Fiddler on the Roof, To Tame the Perilous Skies, The Ascension, Abram’s Pursuit, With Heart and Voice, and Fate of the Gods arranged by WVU’s Director of Bands John Hendricks, In Flight arranged by assistant Marching Band Director Chris Nichter, Jupiter from "The Planets," and fan favorite House of the Rising Sun. • The University’s logo, the “flying WV,” was first premiered in the band’s pregame show in 1983, as well as the Fight Mountaineers cheer. • Arguably the single most important event in the history of the WVU Band, thus far, was the presentation of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s “Sudler Trophy” honoring the band as the nation’s outstanding collegiate marching band for 1997. The Sudler Trophy recognized the long-standing tradition of dedication, commitment, and pride by the band’s present and past members, staff, and directors. The trophy was awarded by the officers of the John Philip Sousa Foundation at the ‘97 Homecoming game with over 500 members of the Alumni Band joining the 330-member WVU Band for this special presentation. • In 1980, the WVU Band celebrated the opening of new Mountaineer Field by joining singer John Denver on the field at pregame. After the band formed the state outline, Denver and his band performed Country Roads to the delight of the sellout crowd gathered for the stadium’s opening. This also marked the first home game for new head football coach Don Nehlen. • The WVU Band has also shared the field for special occasions with country singer Kathy Mattea (1993 and 1997), actor James Earl Jones (1998), and Air Force Pilot (also the man who broke the sound barrier) General Chuck Yeager (2007). • The band has been “guest conducted” by several prominent conductors and WVU alumni. These include Col. John Bourgeois - Director of the United States Marine Band, Jeff Taylor - Director of the United States Navy Jazz Ensemble, Jay Chattaway - composer, Susan Brown Hardesty, and Lysander Dudley, as well as many visiting college band directors. • Frank “Doc” Stevens served as the “Voice of the Mountaineer Marching Band” for 44 years. • Local Morgantown ophthalmologist Larry Schwab was featured in a January 2002 issue of People Magazine. This is due to the fact that he graduated from WVU and the band in 1962, and rejoined “The Pride” again in 2000 at the age of 60. • The oldest members to ever march in the band are saxophonist William Doddrill and trumpeter Larry Schwab. Doddrill, who was a member of the 1999 and 2000 bands, was 69 when he joined the band in 1999. Schwab, who turned 70 in September of 2010, continues as a member of the band to this day. • The longest marching member of the band is trumpeter Dawn “Grandma” West who has marched a total of 28 years thus far. She joined the band in 1983. • The first assistant director of the WVU Band was John Locke, who is now the Director of Bands at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. • The last band member to “220” out of the tunnel at Old Mountaineer Field in 1979 was drum major Ken Ozzello. Ken is now the Director of Bands at the University of Alabama. • Former feature twirler Saundra Lee Patton (1984-1988) was selected Miss West Virginia in 1987 and represented the state in the Miss America Pageant receiving a talent scholarship.

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WVU MARCHING BAND TRIVIA (continued) • The person who served the longest as a WVU Feature Twirler was Paula Jo (Meyer) Stout. She twirled for 8 seasons (1973-1980) while attending graduate school and Pharmacy School. Paula has served as a staff member of the band since the 1980’s. The person to twirl the next longest was Kathy (Holland) Burton who twirled for 6 seasons (1974-1979) while she was in undergraduate and graduate school. • The first year the band had two drum majors was in 1981 when Dan Kincaid and Patrick Garrett were selected. • The first female drum major was Cara Porterfield, who was selected for the 1982 and 1983 seasons. • In 1986, the band had three drum majors with Karen Tucker, Lori Dawkins, and Kim Weaver being selected. The band returned to two drum majors the following season. • The longest serving secretary (now "Program Assistant") in the history of the WVU Bands is Anita Lawson. She took over the position in September of 1979 and is now beginning her 32nd year with the band. • Because of the increased size of the band, it now takes 9 charter buses to move the band. For the 1997 Carquest Bowl trip to Florida, the band actually took 10 buses to allow room for all equipment and luggage. • The farthest the band has ever traveled on one trip was to Tucson, Arizona in 1999 for the Insight.com Bowl. • The longest bus trips the band ever took was during the 1994 and the 1997 seasons for the Carquest Bowls in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The 1993-1994 trip to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl and the 2010 trip to LSU are a close 3rd! • During the past several decades the band has become known as an “ambassador” for West Virginia University. This is mostly due to their various exhibition performances throughout the state as well as their participation in the University-sponsored “WVU Days” program. The WVU Band has performed in nearly every county in the state of West Virginia. • The band has performed in several well-known festival parades throughout the state. These have included the Forest Festival in Elkins, the Sternwheel Regatta Festival in Charleston, the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood, the Black Walnut Festival in Spencer, and the Festival of Lights in Wheeling. • The first off-campus band camp was held in 1963 at Camp Horseshoe in Parsons, WV (complete with no electricity, no hot water, and pit toilets!). In subsequent years, band camp was held at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV. In 1979, camp was held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV. Since 1980, band camp has been held back on-campus. • Since "new" Mountaineer Field opened in 1980, the band has been located in five different sections in the stands: the lower right of the “students’ side” (section 103), the lower left of the “students’ side” (section 108), the upper deck of the students’ section (section 206), the north endzone (section 115), and in the lower north endzone seats where the band presently sits. • In 1979, an anonymous donor from Parkersburg paid the admission cost for the entire WVU Band to attend a Broadway Show. The 280-member band enjoyed “A Chorus Line” while in New York City for the WVU/Syracuse game (which was played at Giants’ Stadium). • The band received invitations to participate in two Presidential Inaugural Parades in Washington, D.C.: in 1969 for Richard Nixon and in 1985 for Ronald Reagan. • In January 2005, the band marched in Charleston (WV) for the inauguration parade for WV Governor Joe Manchin. The band also performed for the second Inaugural of Governor Manchin in January 2009. • In September 2005, the WVU Band participated in the national “Constitution Day” festivities by presenting a concert on the grounds of the US Capitol Building. In attendance was Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV).

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WVU MARCHING BAND TRIVIA (continued) • The WVU Band was the first collegiate marching band to perform at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center in 1982. The band returned to EPCOT for performances in 1989 and 1994. The band has also performed in Disney’s Magic Kingdom in 1996, 2003, and 2004. • Ryan J. Boyd is the longest serving equipment manager in the modern-era of "The Pride." After serving for 4 seasons as a band member, this fall, he begins his 11th year of service as the WVU Band's Equipment Manager. • In December 2006, the WVU Band performed for the first time at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. The band returned to Universal Studios in December of 2009 for a second visit, and again in December of 2010 as well. • The WVU Band served as a primary host for the eastern regional championships of Bands of America from 1985 to 2001. • In 1995, the band expanded its annual cassette recordings to include their first compact disc recording. The band’s first DVD was in 2001. • For the 100th anniversary season of 2001, the WVU Band celebrated with three notable events: - The band traveled for the first time to South Bend, Indiana for a nationally televised halftime performance at the WVU/Notre Dame game, which was featured extensively on NBC TV! - Kappa Kappa Psi commissioned band alumnus and award-winning composer Jay Chattaway to arrange a centennial selection which was performed at Homecoming. - The WVU Band and the 500+ member Alumni Band combined forces at Homecoming to perform Fight

Mountaineers and Mountain Dew at pregame and the powerful Walk Him Up the Stairs/Old Man River at halftime.

• After a prestigious 34-year career as WVU’s Director of Bands, Don Wilcox retired at the end of the 2004-2005 academic year. His final concert in April 2005 featured these former students conducting the WVU Wind Symphony: Alan McMurray, John Locke, David McCullough, Ken Ozzello, John Hendricks, and James Tully. • The last musical selection Don Wilcox conducted with the WVU Marching Band as WVU’s Director of Bands was Country Roads at the November 2004 KeyNote Concert. The last selection he conducted on WVU’s Creative Arts Center stage was Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever with the combined Wind Symphony and Concert Band. The last piece he conducted as WVU’s Director of Bands was Zo Elliot’s British Eighth March at WVU's 2005 Commencement ceremony. • The WVU Alumni Band has been active for over 40 years. The group participates every year at Homecoming by marching in the Homecoming Parade & participating in the pregame football festivities. The Alumni Band has a database of over 1,600 members. In summer of 2001 the Alumni Band “kicked off” the WVU Bands’ 100th anniversary celebration with a first ever European tour to Belgium, England, France, Germany & Italy. In July 2005 the group toured Eastern Europe performing in Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, & the Czech Republic. In the summer of 2007, the group again traveled to Europe, performing in Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden & Norway). In the summer of 2010, the group traveled to Italy and Greece for their 4th international tour. • The band received some of its most extensive national TV coverage during a performance in the modern era during the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Thanks to the FOX TV Network, several minutes of the band's pregame and halftime shows were broadcast to millions of people watching the game nationwide. • The WVU Foundation created "The Pride Travel Fund" during the summer of 2007 in order to help defer the cost of travel for the WVU Band. In the inaugural year, the new initiative raised approximately $90,000, and has continued to provide much needed funding for the band’s travel ever since. • Due to the size of the band and the amount of equipment needed, the WVU Band needed two charter airplanes to travel to and from the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The trip, which was paid for by the WVU Athletic Department, was the most expensive ever taken by the band.

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WVU MARCHING BAND TRIVIA (continued) • On the return flight from Phoenix after the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the pilot of "Plane 1" flew low and circled over Morgantown, providing many band members a once-in-a-lifetime experience and unique view of the city. • On January 1, 2010 at the Gator Bowl featuring WVU vs. Florida State, the WVU Band performed at the historic final game for legendary football coach Bobby Bowden. Bowden was a coach at WVU from 1966-1975, including serving as the head coach from 1970-1975 and he was the head coach at Florida State University from 1976 to 2010. • In 2010, the band traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the game with LSU. This trip, which also included several performance stops in West Virginia, a night in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a visit to New Orleans, was the longest regular-season road trip in the bands 110 year history! • Here is a listing of the bowl trips in which the marching band has participated since 1968: Liberty Bowl Atlantic City, New Jersey 1968 season

Peach Bowl Atlanta, Georgia 1969 season

Peach Bowl Atlanta, Georgia 1972 season

Peach Bowl Atlanta, Georgia 1975 season

Peach Bowl Atlanta, Georgia 1981 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 1982 season

Hall of Fame Bowl Birmingham, Alabama 1983 season

Blue Bonnet Bowl Houston, Texas 1984 season

Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas 1987 season

Fiesta Bowl Tempe, Arizona 1988 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 1989 season

Sugar Bowl New Orleans, Louisiana 1993 season

Carquest Bowl Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1994 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 1996 season

Carquest Bowl Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1997 season

Insight.com Bowl Tucson, Arizona 1998 season

Music City Bowl Nashville, Tennessee 2000 season

Continental Tire Bowl Charlotte, North Carolina 2002 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 2003 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 2004 season

Sugar Bowl Atlanta, Georgia 2005 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 2006 season

Fiesta Bowl Glendale (Phoenix), Arizona 2007 season

Meineke Car Care Bowl Charlotte, North Carolina 2008 season

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Florida 2009 season

Champs Sports Bowl Orlando, Florida 2010 season

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Dear WVU Marching Band Member, Welcome back to Morgantown. I hope this finds you healthy as you prepare for the upcoming marching season. I would like to thank you for your attentiveness during band camp while our athletic trainers implemented the flexibility programs. It is our hope that routine stretching of muscle groups specific to your physical demands will lead to decreased likelihood of injury.

As band camp comes to a close and flexibility programs in place, HealthWorks would like to make certain “The Pride of West Virginia” stays healthy this season. In the unfortunate event you may sustain an injury on or off the field, please know our organization is there for you.

In the event of a non-emergency injury you should first visit WVU Student Health (no

appointment necessary) and be examined by the attending physician. If physical therapy is indicated, your physician will refer you to HealthWorks to begin PT. WVU students referred to HealthWorks by WVU Student Health or any another physician practice must utilize their own private insurance plan to have the cost their physical therapy visits covered.

Have a great fall semester and Let’s Go Mountaineers! Sincerely, Mike Casselman MS, ATC HealthWorks Sports Medicine

Director, Athletic Training Services

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2011 WVU MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

AUGUST

12 - 20 Fri.-Sat. Band Camp 2011 26 Fri. Mingo County High School Dedication (Matewan, WV) - Exhibition performance by full band - 27 Sat. SCHEDULED OFF SEPTEMBER

2 Fri. WVU Pep Rally (Mountainlair Plaza) 4 Sun. Marshall (home football game) 10 Sat. Norfolk State (home football game) 13 Tue. Morgantown High School Band Spectacular (Mountaineer Field) - Exhibition performance by full band - 17 Sat. SCHEDULED OFF 24 Sat. LSU (home football game) 27 Tue. Charleston Daily Mail Band and Majorette Festival (Laidley Field - Charleston, WV) - Exhibition performance by full band – 30 Fri. Homecoming Parade (downtown Morgantown) OCTOBER

1 Sat. Bowling Green (home football game) - Homecoming –

8 Sat. Connecticut (home football game) 15 Sat. SCHEDULED OFF 22 Sat. Tournament of Bands Chapter 13 Championships (Lewis County HS - Weston, WV)

- Exhibition performance by full band –

28 - 29 Fri.-Sat. Rutgers (away football game trip) - Possible Visit to New York City NOVEMBER

5 Sat. Louisvil le (home football game) - Mountaineer Week –

12 Sat. Cincinnati (away football game trip) 19 Sat. SCHEDULED OFF

25 Fri. Pitt (home football game) * Note - This game is REQUIRED and is the Friday AFTER Thanksgiving; it is projected that dorms will be open after, not before the game. 26 Sat. SCHEDULED OFF 27 Sun. KeyNotes Dress rehearsal (CAC Concert Theater) 28 Mon. KeyNotes Concert (CAC Concert Theater) 29 Tues. KeyNotes Concert (CAC Concert Theater) DECEMBER

4 Sun. Band Banquet (Mountainlair) TBA TBA Bowl Trip!?!?