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Membership is open to students of any major and represents virtually every discipline and department on campus. While music majors are still the largest single group in the band they are now outnumbered by non-music majors. A majority of the members are from the state of Wisconsin but the number of out-of-state members (especially from Minnesota) is rapidly growing. The size of the Blugold Marching Band grew to an all-time high membership of 134 students in 2004 and the band is expected to grow to approximately 175 students in 2005.
Prospective members should contact Dr. Randal C. Dickerson (dickerrc@uwec.edu) for information on the 2005-06 season.
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In the past few years the Blugold Marching Band has become one of the most active and energetic groups on campus. In 2004 the BMB gave eleven performances, including halftime of the Packers vs New York Giants football game, four Blugold home games, one away game at St. John's University, two exhibitions, two parades, and a stage show at Gantner Concert Hall.
In 2003 the Blugold Marching Band went through an image transformation. A new, more energetic style of marching was introduced. The unique marching style of the BMB combines the precision and artistry of drum and bugle corps with the high energy level of some of the great show bands of the south. The result is powerful and exciting and is sure to enliven any crowd. Based upon crowd response and feedback through letters and emails the new style is stirring a lot of excitement in the community.
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To keep up with its rapidly expanding size, the BMB has undertaken a major fundraising campaign to purchase an additional 30 uniforms and other needed equipment. Donations to this fund may be directed toward the Marching Band Advancement Fund of the University Foundation, Carole Halberg, president. (Link to flyer.)
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 Blugold Staff The Blugold Marching Band is administrated by members of the Blugold Staff including the Drum Majors, Drill and Visual Designer, Operations Manager, Horn Line Instructor, Woodwind Instructor, and Assistant to the Director. This group is responsible for making many of the musical decisions and for much of the drill instruction throughout the season. Staff selections are made each spring based upon interviews and
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2005-2006 Blugold Marching Band Drum Majors
Tim Baumann and Theresa Soules
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Drum Major/Music Head:
Drum Major/Percussion:
Drill and Visual Designer:
Visual Techs:
Operations Manager:
Brass Instructor:
Woodwind Instructor:
Equipment:
Arrangers:
Announcer:
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Tim Baumann
Theresa Soules
Phil Snyder
Liz Soules
Kristin Bar
Jessica Moebius
Phil Snyder
Jacob Boyle
Aaron Hammerman
Adam Boll
Paul Saganski
Colin Gilliland
Nick King
Claire Parda |
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Color Guard Students interested in becoming members of the Blugold Color Guard should contact Dr. Dickerson. Previous experience in high school guard and/or drum corps is desired but may be substituted by dance experience and demonstrated ability. The guard meets during the regular band rehearsal time plus one additional hour per week. The uniform changes yearly according to the show theme. Most of the uniform
cost is funded by the band but members may be asked to purchase one or two small accessory items at minimal cost.
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2004 Blugold Color Guard
*Lindsey Andress
Meagan Britain
Katie Emery
Sarah Gerke
Kelly Hagberg
Jayme LeJeune
*Darrin Mell
Claire Parda
Abby Richards
Sarah Spear
Katie Wenninger
* Captain
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2004 Season Last fall the “hardest working band in Wisconsin” teamed up with the “ hardest working man in show business” to bring their audiences the music of James Brown! The Blugold Marching Band took its new “ funk factory ” image to a higher level with a larger color guard, a larger horn line, a new dance line, and even more “ move and groove. ” A recording
of the full halftime show and many other highlights of the season are now available on the 2004 Blugold Marching Band CD. This recording contains much of the traditional music of the Blugolds plus several standard tunes and the complete James Brown halftime show.
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2005 Season The 2005 Blugold Marching Band Camp will begin Friday, August 26. Attendance is required of all members. University dorms will open early to accommodate marching band students. The first field performance is the following weekend (September 3). All members should begin checking their university email accounts in mid July for updates and further information. Music will be sent to
members via email attachments. If you are a member and have not received information and music by July 30, please contact the director, Dr. Randal C. Dickerson, at dickerrc@uwec.edu.
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2005 Performance Schedule
This fall will be the most exciting season yet for the Blugold Marching Band. Carson Park will be transformed into a Miami-South Beach party and will rock to the Cuban-Latin sounds of Gloria Estefan! The energy that has been developing for the past few years will be even more infectious as the dance line and guard are featured even more prominently. To top it off the band will bring the party to the audience with its own version of South Beach conga.
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*2005 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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September 3
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7 pm
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Home Football Game vs. St. John's University
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Carson Park
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| September 9 |
evening |
Exhibition, North vs. Memorial |
Carson Park |
| September 10 |
1 pm |
Home Football Game vs. Illinois Wesleyan |
Carson Park |
| September 17 |
2:15 p.m. |
Parade of Nations |
Owen Park |
| September 17 |
4:00 p.m. |
Concert |
Phoenix Park |
| October 1 |
evening |
Exhibition, Greendale Marching Contest |
Greendale, WI |
| October 8 |
evening |
Exhibition, Music Along the Chippewa |
Chippewa Falls |
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October 15
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10 am
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Homecoming Parade
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Downtown Eau Claire
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| October 15 |
1 pm |
Homecoming Game vs. UW-Stout |
Carson Park |
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October 22
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11:30 am
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Home Football Game vs. UW-La Crosse
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Carson Park
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* The schedule is not complete at this time. Other performances will be added.
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