West Chester University
Golden Rams
Basketball Band
Dr. Greg Martin, Director
West Chester University and the College of Visual and Performing Arts are pleased and excited to announce the formation of an “Official” Basketball Band to be directed by Dr. Greg Martin. The group will consist of 29 performers. All members will receive a free shirt (for uniform purposes) and a free meal at the concession stand at every game. Total commitment is for the following games (times approximate):
Sunday, November 13, 2011 (Men’s only) – call 5:15 pm – game ends around 8:15
Saturday, November 19, 2011 (W/ M) – call 12:15 pm – game ends 5:30
Saturday, December 3, 2011 (M/W) call 12:15 pm – game ends 5:30
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (M/W) call 5:15 pm – game ends 10:30
Saturday, January 21, 2012 (M/W) call 12:15 pm – game ends 5:30
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (M/W) call 5:15 pm – game ends 10:30
Saturday, February 4, 2012 (M/W) call 12:15 pm – game ends 5:30
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (M/W) call 5:15 pm – game ends 10:30
Saturday, February 18, 2012 (M/W) call 12:15 pm – game ends 5:30
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (M/W) call 4:45 pm – game ends 10:00
The “Book” contains over 140 tunes incorporating 50’s and 60’s rock, jazz, pop, disco, alternative, and current tunes (like Lady Gaga, Katie Perry and the like). As such, there will need to be 4 rehearsals to prepare the music. Those rehearsals will take place on the following dates:
Friday, September 16, 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm (organizational meeting and rehearsal) – 141
Friday, September 30, 5:45 – 7:15 pm (rehearsal) – 141
Friday, October 28, 5:45 – 7:15 pm (rehearsal) – 320
Friday November 11, 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm (rehearsal) – 320
The following positions are available:
Piccolo / Flute – 2
Bb Clarinet – 2
Alto Sax – 3
Tenor Sax – 1
Trumpet – 7
Mellophone – 3
Trombone – 5 (1 Bass)
Baritone – 2
Tuba – 2
Electric Bass – 1
Drum Set – 1
Hope to see a lot of excited Rams who wish to be a part of a “New Tradition” at West Chester University – The WCU Golden Rams Basketball Band!