"Thunder of the East" Schedule*
| July 8 | Freshman Presentation Sessions N.S.C. North Campus - July 8,11,15,18,22,25,29 and Aug 1 | |||
| Hear the Thunder. See the Flash! UB Marching Band Freshman Presentation Sessions- will present the exciting opportunities available to prospective members of the UB Marching Band. Meet staff and students leaders of the 2008 UB Marching Band, learn about the band, what we do, how you can participate, leadership opportunities, and much more. You will see and hear the marching band in action! | ||||
| August 18 | Band Camp 2008 Kunz Field- North Campus | |||
| August 18 | Band Camp Check -In Student Union Noon-2 PM | |||
| First Day of Band Camp (1) All members check-in at Student Union Lobby from Noon-2PM before moving into residence halls. (2) Move in for band camp from Noon-4PM. (3) DINNER 4PM-5PM (4) FIRST GENERAL MEETING 6PM-7PM (5) PERCUSSION/DRUMLINE- Practice for Auditions; WINDS- Intrument Check-out/First rehearsal; VISUAL- Practice (7PM-9PM) (6) DISMISSAL (9PM) | ||||
| August 19 | Band Camp Schedule Kunz Field/ Baird Hall | |||
| Daily Band Camp Schedule (9AM-1PM) Marching Instruction/Music Rehearsal (1PM-2PM) Lunch (2PM-5PM) Break~ (sectionals if needed) (5PM-6PM) Dinner (6PM-10PM) Full Ensemble Rehearsal (10PM) Dismissal | ||||
| August 23 | Performance-Gateway Park Concert Series- Opening for "Loverboy" 6PM Tonawanda, NY | |||
| Fiirst Public Performance for 2008- The UB Marching Band will be performing as an opening act for the rock Band "Loverboy" as part of the Gateway Park Concert Series. | ||||
| August 24 | Performance- 2008 "Preview Show"- 7PM Kunz Field | |||
| The "Thunder of the East will perform selections from the 2008 Field Show "City Rhythms". Free Admission | ||||
| August 28 | Performance- UB vs UTEP UB Stadium | |||
| September 6 | Performance- Travel- Pitt vs UB Heinz Field, Pittsburgh PA | |||
| September 13 | Performance- UB vs Temple UB Stadium | |||
| September 27 | Performance- Travel- Lancaster HS- NYSFBC Show Lancaster, NY | |||
| October 4 | Performance- UB Scholarship Gala Alumni Arena | |||
| October 4 | Orchard Park-NYSFBC Show Orchard Park High School | |||
| October 11 | Performance- UB vs W. Michigan UB Stadium | |||
| October 18 | Performance- UB vs Army UB Stadium | |||
| October 26 | Performance- Travel- NYSFBC Championships Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY | |||
| November 4 | Performance- UB vs Miami (OH) UB Stadium | |||
| November 28 | Performance-UB vs Kent State UB Stadium | |||
* Tentative and subject to change
