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2008 Percussion Audition Information:
The TUMB will be holding percussion auditions for Battery and Front Ensemble on Monday 5/5 and Monday 5/12 from 3pm to 8pm. Auditions will be in 15min time slots.
The audition will be very laid back and will be designed to give the staff an idea of where the students might fit best in the drumline. Final spots in the Battery and Front Ensemble will not be set
unitl August. To schedule a time slot, you can sign up on the sheet outside Mr. Miliauskas's office or Battery contact Percussion Head Matt Lusky at luskymc@gmail.com or 302-723-1620; Front Ensemble should
contact Allen Kessel at akessell81@yahoo.com to schedule a time.
Battery Requirements: Students will be required to play a legatos exercise, a doublebeat exercise, a accent/tap exercise, a rolls exercise, and then a short 1-2 minute solo. Students will also be asked to sight read some rhythms
Front Ensemble Requirements: Students will be required to play 6321, kraus mallets, 2 mallet intervals, and a short 1 minute solo of their choice. They will also be asked to sightread some music. Any questions about the Front Ensemble audition can be sent to Allen Kessel
If you have any questions about the auditions or think you might have difficulty attending one of the sesions please contact Percussion Head Matt Lusky.
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(4/1/08)
Information about SMAC (Student Marching Advisory Council) auditions has been posted in the Members Area.
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(4/1/08)
Below is the Spring and Summer Percussion Rehearsal Schedule. If you have any questions please contact Percussion Head Matt Lusky
Spring Rehearsals (Battery Only):
Thursday, 4/3 9-11pm
Monday, 4/14 8-10pm
Thursday, 4/24 9-11pm
Monday, 5/5 8-10pm
Monday, 5/12 8-10pm
Summer Rehearsals (Battery and Front Ensemble)
Sunday, 6/15 12-6pm
Sunday, 7/20 12-6pm
Sunday, 8/3 12-6pm
Sunday, 8/17 12-6pm
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(3/17/08)
The Towson University TIGER Marching Band is offering two full time graduate assistantships available for
the 2008-2009 academic year. Graduate assistants receieve an annual stipend of $5,000, band camp compensation of $1,000,
and a tuition waiver of $8,800. Total assistantship package is worth up to $14,800. Click here for more details
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(1/11/08)
Band Banquet information and registration form has been posted in the Members Area. You can also vote in the Drum Major Superlatives.
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(1/11/08)
Pep Band forms have been posted in the Members Area.
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(8/31/07)
Today's rehearsal will be either in the stadium, or on the lower athletic field. Check when you get into that area. Please help spread the word to other members.
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(8/25/07)
Family Friends Performance: Tomorrow's annual Family Friends Performance has been moved from Unitas Stadium to the Lower Athletic Field.
The Lower Athletic Field is right next to the soccer field and visible from the 'Home' side of Unitas Stadium. To get to the field you can park in lot 19 or 20 (Campus Map).
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(8/21/07)
Band Camp Update: This mornings practice will be inside due to the rain. Winds and Percussion should report to the
Center for the Arts (CFA) and the Guard should report to Burdick gym. Breakfast will be served in CFA at 8:30. Practice begins for all members
at 9:15.
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(8/16/07)
Band Camp Spirit Days have been posted in the Members Area.
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(8/13/07)
All members should visit the Members Area and download some important documents for the 2007 including detailed information for band camp.
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(8/13/07)
TUMB Members who need early on campus housing should check this list to make sure your name is included. Please contact
us ASAP if there are any discrepancies. If there is a "?" next to your name, you have not filled out the 2007 Registration Form on
our website supplying us with this important information. Please do so immediately. On campus housing for band camp only applies to those students who have signed a
housing contract and will be living on campus all semester.
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(8/9/07)
Latest Update: Front Ensemble Members will now be moving in for Band Camp on Sunday, August 19th. Lora Gilgo (section leader) will
be contacting Front Ensemble Members with specific details.
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(8/9/07)
Brass, Woodwind & Front Ensemble parts for El Torro Caliente have been posted in the Members Area.
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(8/1/07)
Keith Urban Rehearsal (Battery only) 12-5pm on Sunday August 12th.
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(7/24/07) We are very excited to announce that our TIGER Drumline will be performing live, in concert, with Keith Urban
at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. the night of August 17th! More details to be posted soon.
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(7/24/07)
Change of Start Dates for Band Camp
Because of housing restrictions, band camp will now start on the following dates for the following people:
Friday, August 17th – Percussion Battery & Pit
Monday, August 20th – Everyone else including: Color Guard, and all Brass and Woodwinds.
Anticipate a morning move into the dorms with rehearsal beginning in the early afternoon. More specific times will follow. SMAC members (student leaders) will have a Saturday evening meeting and preparation all day Sunday.
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(6/24/07)
The 2007 Registration Form has been posted.
ALL 2007 Members need to complete this form. If you've already completed a Prospective Member form
in the past, you also need to complete this form.
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(6/1/07)
Summer Rehearsals – On Campus
Brass and Woodwinds
All brass and woodwind members will have one music rehearsal during the summer. It is important that all new
and returning members attend this rehearsal. We will run through pre-game music with new members, introduce
halftime music to everyone, and also do some auditioning for parts (i.e. Trumpet 1, 2, or 3). Your attendance
is expected unless you have a previously planned extravagant vacation with your family. :-)
Brass and Woodwind Summer Music Rehearsal, Center for the Arts
Sunday, July 29th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Color Guard and Percussion
Over the summer the color guard and percussion sections will have several rehearsals. It is important that all members
attend their respective rehearsals. The attendance expectation is that if you’re in the area, you should be at rehearsal.
If you live over 2 hours away, please do your best to attend at least 1 or 2 of your rehearsals. If you’re family has
planned a vacation to an exotic island right next to paradise, don’t worry about missing that rehearsal!
Color Guard Summer Rehearsal Dates, Burdick Field
Sunday, June 24, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 29, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Percussion Summer Rehearsal Dates, Center for the Arts
Sunday, June 24th, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 8th, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 29th, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Those of you who are Percussion and Color Guard Members should hear from your instructors soon, if you haven't already.
Everyone should check into the website frequently for updated details about the 2007 edition of the Towson University TIGER
Marching Band. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Marching Band Director John Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu.
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(5/15/07)
Congratulations to the 2007 SMAC Members:
Drum Majors
- Sean Frampton
- Amy Grimes
- Crystal Rufenacht
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Music Section Leader |
Drill Instructor |
| Flutes |
Marian Leake |
Amanda Stevens |
| Clarinets |
April Byrnes |
Chrysta Ghent |
| Saxophones |
Louis Garcia |
Louis Garcia
Andrew Simon |
| Mellophones |
TBA |
Erica Abbey |
| Trumpets |
Kate Sheehan
Jake Wolfe |
Amy Weldon
Jake Wolfe |
| Low Brass |
Jeff Hosier |
Bob Hunsicker |
| Tuba |
Jackie Blinke |
Keith Price |
Percussion Section Leaders
Snares - Kris Marsh
Tenors - Andrew Hamilton
Bass Drums - Dan Ellis
Cymbals - TBA
Front Ensemble - Lora Gilgo
Battery Drill Instructor - Jen Davis
Color Guard Captains
Tara Spinelli
Jen Bem
TBA
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(5/15/07)
2007 Percussion music has been posted in the Members Area. New members, please contact Marching Band Director
John Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu for the password.
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(2/23/07)
Pep Band rosters for March 2nd through March 10th have been posted in the Members Area
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(1/17/07)
Band Banquet information and registration form has been posted in the Members Area.
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(1/17/07)
Lots of pictures from the 2007 season will be added to the site in next week or so. If you have any pictures from the season that you would like on
the site please email them to: williams.gary@gmail.com.
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(10/27/06)
Marching Band Practice will be inside today.
Brass, woodwinds, and percussion will be in the Center for the Arts.
Color Guard will be in Gym I of Burdick Hall to start rehearsal.
Staff and captains; please speak with "Amanda" about a move to another gym midway through your rehearsal.
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(10/6/05)
Marching Band Practice will be inside today. The guard has Burdick Gym II, but only until 5:30. If you can get there, get started at 3:30.
The brass, woodwinds, battery, and pit will be in the Center for the Arts. Check for room location when you arrive
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(9/13/06)
Marching Band practice will be inside in the band room today (9/13)
Brass, Woodwinds, and Battery in the Center for the Arts
Pit in the Center for the Arts (Dr. Limb has the key to the doorway bars)
Guard in Gym II of Burdick
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(9/1/06)
Marching Band practice will be inside in the band room today (9/1) starting at 3:50 PM. The brass and woodwinds will be in the bandroom.
The battery will be in either the choralroom or the concert hall. Color Guard will be in Gym #3 of Burdick Hall. The Pit will practice
under the parking garage on the first level.
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(8/28/06)
309 Pictures from Band Camp 2006 have been posted.
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(8/28/06)
A video of the Chase Opener from the family and friends performance has been posted in the Members Area.
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(8/7/06)
New forms and band camp information have been posted in the Members Area.
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(8/1/06)
Wind parts for the Chase Opener & Don't Let me Be Misunderstood have been posted in the Members Area.
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(7/31/06)
Parts for the TU Fight Song (Winds) and Chase Opener (Percussion) have been posted in the Members Area.
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(7/30/06)
The TIGER Band is looking band managers during the 2006 season. Managers would receive
the $500 scholarship as well as credit for MUSA 160. Click here for more information.
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(7/20/06)
Some of the music for the 2006 season has been posted in the Members Area.
New members, please contact contact Marching Band Director
John Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu if you need the password.
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(7/20/06)
A new webiste for the Bigger and Better TIGER Marching Band! Check out our new site
complete with a new TIGER Intro video and let us know
what you think.
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(5/31/06)
The TIGER Marching Band will host our 2nd annual Towson University BAND DAY on
September 16th. More information on Towson University BAND DAY
can be found by clicking here.
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(5/23/06)
The 2006 Summer Rehearsal dates have been posted in the upcoming events area above.
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(5/23/06)
Attention 2205 Marching Band members...Please make sure you have returned any borrowed instruments (Mello, Baritone, Trombone, Tenor, etc.),
flip folders, keys to any band areas/room/locks, Marching Band Uniforms or parts of uniforms, and borrowed lyres. If you have any of these
items please contact Mr. M ASAP.
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(5/15/06)
2006 Percussion music has been posted in the Memebers Area. New members, please contact contact Marching Band Director
John Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu for the password.
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(1/9/06)
The 2005 Band Banquet Registration Form has been posted in the Memebers Area.
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(12/4/05)
Marching Band Members, today's parade is on as scheduled. Please meet at the Towson Center at 12:15
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(11/1/05)
679 Pictures from Early Week, Morgan State Game, Band Day, Loch Haven Game,
& New Hampshire Game have been added.
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(10/22/05)
Today's Marching Band Classic will be on as scheduled and will be OUTSIDE. Our field is Astroturf and is in great shape!! It looks like we're just
going to get scattered showers for the rest of the day. We can't wait to see you later today!!
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(10/21/05)
Assignments for the Classic are up in the Members Area.
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(10/21/05)
Practice today will be INSIDE and in the FINE ARTS BUILDING.
We will all meet in the new band room, which is room number 3071 (this is the same room as the old band room 390). Since a lot of you haven't been in the new building here's how you should get there....Go into the building through the glass lobby entrance on Cross Campus drive up by the Towers. Go to the 3rd floor of the lobby and find the hallway that is all the way on the right. Go down to the end of that hallway and you will find the band room. Super Drum Major Greg Jackson will be in the lobby starting at about 3:10 to help you find your way :)
If you get lost you can call my cell phone 410.935.0899 and I will try to help you...although that's probably a lost cause for some of you :)
-Gary
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(10/8/05)
Marching Band Members,
Today’s BOA show has been CANCELLED due to all the rain. Please spread the word to your fellow band
members. Enjoy your day off.....Mr. M will be emailing you later about practice next week.
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(10/7/05)
Practice today will be INSIDE...apologies to anyone who was looking forward to playing in the
rain :) All sections (winds, battery, pit, guard) should meet in Burdick Hall Room 102 at 3:45.
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(9/30/05)
Practice will be on the UPPER athletic field today.
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(9/20/05)
Marching Band Members,
Due to the possible weather conditions today, we will be practicing at the following locations:
- Winds: Burdick Hall Rm 102
- Battery: Burdick Hall Rm 104
- Pit: Under the Union Parking Garage
- Guard: Under the Union Parking Garage
Practice will still start on time at 3:30.
Please pass the word along to any members you might run into. Thanks.
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(9/20/05)
Testimonials from Band Day have been posted in the
Members Area.
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(8/31/05)
Band Members,
Some details about today (Wednesday).
* Anticipate that rehearsal will be outside. Any changes will be posted on
the website.
* Everyone should bring their Shako (hat) to rehearsal!
* We will break from band at 5:00 and return for the pep rally at 6:15.
* Dress for the pep rally is our casual uniform polo shirts and khaki¹s.
* The list for complimentary football tickets will be distributed at
rehearsal and the pep rally. It must be handed in Thursday morning. If
you¹re new to the band, you get at least two people into the game free.
* Complimentary tickets will be different since all seating in the stadium
is reserved this year. We will have to hand in ³the list² on Thursday before
Saturday games.
Check your email tonight for details about Thursday¹s Football game.
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(8/12/05)
ALL TIGER Marching Band members should go to the Members Area of
the website to download and read the following:
TUMB Handbook
TUMB Membership Agreement
2005 Band Camp Schedule
Band Camp News Letter
2005 Show Music
If you don't know the username and password, please Email Mr. Miliauskas at
jmiliauskas@towson.edu.
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(8/08/05)
The TIGER Marching Band welcomes Carol Bieler as a cymbal line consultant
for the 2005 season. More information about Carol can be found in the Staff Information page.
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(8/05/05)
TIGER Marching Band Members: Selections from our 2005 show have been added to the
Members Area. If you don't know the username and password, please Email Mr. Miliauskas at
jmiliauskas@towson.edu for that information.
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(8/05/05)
We are pleased to announce the addition of Alicia Briggs as assistant color guard instructor.
Read more about Alicia in the Staff Information page.
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(7/30/05)
Brass and Woodwind Players,
This Sunday's (July 31st) reading session for brass and woodwinds will be in room 304 of the Psychology Building on
campus. Sign in will be from 12:30 - 1:00 and rehearsal is from 1:00 - 5:00.
If you have a folding music stand, please bring it along.
Mellophone, Baritone, and Sousaphone players - please email Mr. Miliiauskas that you're attending so I can make sure we have
enough instruments (our new ones have not arrived yet).
Below is a link leading to a campus map in order to locate the building. Towsontown Parking Garage is the closest to the Psychology
Building. From the garage we will post signs to lead you to the building.
http://www.towson.edu/tu/newmap/
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(7/05/05)
Bands of America (BOA) will hold a regional high school marching band
competition in Johnny Unitas Stadium on October 8th. Marching bands from
North Carolina through upstate New York will attend. More information can be
found at www.bands.org under "events."
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(7/05/05)
The TIGER Marching Band will host our very first T.O.B Competition on
October 22nd. More information on the inaugural Towson University Marching
Band Classic can be found at http://www.towson.edu/bands/mbc.
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(6/27/05)
Scott Lapinski joins the TIGER marching band staff. More information can be
found on the Staff Information page.
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(6/13/05)
Attention Battery Percussions: New and revised exercises are posted in
the Members Area section of the site.
New:
Return of the Sith
Padawan Paradiddles
Revised:
Towson Legatos
Know Your Roll - Tenor Drum, all others stay the same.
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Miliauskas.
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(6/1/05)
The TIGER Marching Band website has been updated with information for the Fall.
New and Returning members for the Fall 2005 TIGER Marching Band should begin filling out
the 2005 Registration Form.
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(5/12/05)
Summer color guard training sessions are announced for June 12th and August
7th. Attendance is expected! See 2005 schedule for more details.
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(5/12/05)
Summer Reading Session for Brass and Winds is scheduled for July 31st.
Attendance is expected! See 2005 schedule for more details.
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(5/04/05)
We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Limb as Assistant Director of The Towson
University TIGER Marching Band. More information can be found on the Staff Information page.
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(5/04/05)
Serveral percussion exercises are up in the Members Area section of the site. If you don't
know the username and password, please Email Mr. Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu
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(4/28/05)
A tentative fall schedule for the 2005 TIGER Marching Band
has been posted. A final schedule will be posted sometime in June.
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(4/28/05)
If you're interested in joining The Towson University Drumline for the fall of 2005 and
have not received information about the May 11th and May 15th rehearsals please contact
director John Miliauskas (jmiliauskas@towson.edu
or 410.704.5449) ASAP.
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(4/25/05)
We are excited to announce that Matt Lusky and Chris Poole
will be our percussion instructors for the 2005 season. Tom Rarick will return as
percussion arranger. More information can be found on the Staff Information page.
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(2/27/05)
A total of 589 pictures from throughout the Marching Band season have been added to the site.
End of Season Band Banquet (249 Pictures)
Mayor's Christmas Parade (49 Pictures)
James Madison Game (193 New pictures)
William & Mary Game (45 New Pictures)
Bowie State Game (33 New Pictures)
Rhode Island Game (20 New Pictures)
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(2/4/05)
TIGER Band Alumni!
We would like to invite you to our first 'official' Alumni Band event! Please come and join the TIGER
Pep Band at the men's basketball game against the College of William and Mary on Saturday February 26th
at 4:00 PM (please arrive between 2:45 - 3:00). The TIGER Pep Band has grown in size and energy since
many of you were in the band and we think you will enjoy playing with them. It's also a great opportunity
to come back visit your alma mater and see what has changed since you left; such as the massive renovation
project underway at the Center for the Arts. After the game we hope you will stick around and help us start
putting together some ideas (while enjoying some pizza, snacks, and drinks) on the Alumni Marching Band we plan
on having at next years Homecoming game. If you don't have your instrument anymore or always played on a school
instrument just let us know and we'll be happy to provide on for you.
If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, please contact Gary Williams at Gary.Williams@willscot.com.
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(10/21/04)
221 Pictures from the Cavalcade of Bands and the JMU game have been added.
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(11/30/04)
Rehearsal today (11/30) and Thursday (12/2) will be inside. We will rehearse and
memorize music for the parade on Sunday.
Time details are on the marching band schedule for Sundays parade.
GUARD - Mike Pearson (the uniform guy) will be here on 11/30 from 3:30 until
4:00 to check out the uniform fittings or lack there of. Therefore, all
guard members must be there at this time.
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(11/12/04)
Rehearsal today (11/12/04) has been CANCELLED. We will have rehearsal tomorrow starting at
1:00 PM. Practice location and parking are up in the air so be sure to check back here or
your email later today when an itinerary will be sent out.
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(11/06/04)
84 Miscellaneous Pictures from Early Week, Band Day, and
the Maryland State Band Championships have been added. Also, a desktop wallpaper designed by
Greg Jackson and Scott Engel has been added to the members area.
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(11/04/04)
Rehearsal today (11/04/04) will be INSIDE. Color Guard will have today off but will make
up the time sometime next week.
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(10/21/04)
79 Pictures from the parade, band day, Allentown, and the Bowie State Game have been added.
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(10/21/04)
As of 12:45PM Rehearsal today (10/21/04) will be outside on Burdick field.
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(10/19/04)
Rehearsal today (10/19/04) will be inside.
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(10/08/04)
175 Pictures from the first 3 football games have been added.
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(09/28/04)
Rehearsal today (9/28/04) winds and percussion 390,
front ensemble under the parking garage. Color guard, your
schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday (9/28) - No Color guard rehearsal
Thursday (9/30) - 3:30pm-6:15pm
Friday (10/1) - 3:30pm-6:45pm
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(09/23/04)
The Fall Schedule has been updated. Members please make sure you check it
out for changes.
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(09/17/04)
Rehearsal today (9/17/04) winds 390, percussion 244,
guard and front ensemble in the parking garage
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(09/10/04)
Rehearsal today (9/10/04) will be on the field where the football team normal
practices. It is located just outside the stadium across the street from the
field house. If you do not know where this is, meet here at the Center for
the Arts and someone will walk over with you. A section leader should come
here first to make sure everyone knows where they're headed.
Can someone put up a sign here and near Burdick so those who show up at
those places know where to go?
Percussionists, we need to get the equipment in the truck secured ASAP, so I
can drive it over to the field.
I know this is difficult, just get there between 3:30 and 3:45 as soon as
you can.
See you then!
Mr. M.
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(09/9/04)
For Thursday September 9th, the Marching Band will meet OUTSIDE on Burdick Field.
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(08/17/04)
New Music, an Early Week Schedule and the 2004 Section Leader List have been added to the
Members Area.
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(08/17/04)
A Members Area has been added to the site. If you don't know the username and password, please Email Mr. Miliauskas at
jmiliauskas@towson.edu for that information.
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(07/30/04)
Welcome to the new home of The Towson University TIGER Marching Band!
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(07/16/04)
For the first time this fall, The Towson University Tiger Marching Band will
perform at the University Band Exhibition held in Allentown, PA! The date of
this year's show is Sunday, October 10th. Towson will join such powerhouse
university bands as: The University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching
Band, the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band, the West
Chester University Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, the Indiana
University of Pennsylvania Marching Band, along with many others. More
details to come...
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(07/02/04)
Summer Marching Band Rehearsal Dates for all new and returning members:
Sunday July 25th 2pm - 6pm: Color Guard Rehearsal in the Fine Arts Building Room 390
Sunday August 1st 2pm - 6pm: Brass & Woodwinds reading session in the Fine Arts Building Room 390
Sunday August 15th 11am - 6pm: Percussion (Battery & Pit) Rehearsal in the Fine Arts Building Room 390. Auditions
for parts (not the band itself, but what you will play) will be held during this time.
Band Camp August 23rd - 29th (All Day) more details to come shortly.
Attendance at these summer rehearsals is required. If you have a conflict with your rehearsal time please contact Marching Band
director Mr. John Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu ASAP.
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(06/16/04)
The Towson University Music department is pleased to announce that
Mr. John Miliauskas has been appointed as the
new Associate Director of Bands at Towson University.
His primary responsibilities will include the Marching and Pep Bands. Mr. Miliauskas can be
contacted via email at jmiliauskas@towson.edu or
by calling the band office at 410-704-2765.
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