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"Thunder of the East" Schedule*

July 8Freshman 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 18Band Camp 2008
Kunz Field- North Campus
August 18Band 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 19Band 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 23Performance-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 24Performance- 2008 "Preview Show"- 7PM
Kunz Field
The "Thunder of the East will perform selections from the 2008 Field Show "City Rhythms". Free Admission
August 28Performance- UB vs UTEP
UB Stadium
September 6Performance- Travel- Pitt vs UB
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh PA
September 13Performance- UB vs Temple
UB Stadium
September 27Performance- Travel- Lancaster HS- NYSFBC Show
Lancaster, NY
October 4Performance- UB Scholarship Gala
Alumni Arena
October 4Orchard Park-NYSFBC Show
Orchard Park High School
October 11Performance- UB vs W. Michigan
UB Stadium
October 18Performance- UB vs Army
UB Stadium
October 26Performance- Travel- NYSFBC Championships
Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY
November 4Performance- UB vs Miami (OH)
UB Stadium
November 28Performance-UB vs Kent State
UB Stadium

* Tentative and subject to change