University of Dayton - Daytonian Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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The University of Dayton Bands, un- der directors Roby George and Gary Ciepluch, had another fine season this year. Rehearsals started almost immediately after the first day of classes in the fall, and required much time and dedication. The marching band met every Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday for an hour and 45 minutes. In addition to these practices, Sat- urday morning rehearsals before the game were also necessary in order to put the final polish on the show. Although there was some discord throughout the season be- tween band members and the directors the group managed to hold together and continue marching. In October, the band traveled to Wabash, Indi- ana, to lend support to the football team in their victory over Wabash College. The trip involved overnight lodging and proved to be very enjoy- able. Earlier in the season, the student fans were upset at the direction Th Show Of Show which the band faced at half-time of the football games, so the fol- lowing week the band performed to- wards the student stands with astounding success. For Halloween, the band members dressed in outland- ish costumes for a special half-time performance. Among the noteworthy costumes were the Stay-Puff ghost and Ray Parker lr. imitations from the movie Ghostbusters, per- formed to the music from the movie, also among the guises was a walking beer can, with which all University students can relate. The season culminated in the Last Blast, held at the University's Arena, in which the band performed all the music from the entire sea- son. In addition to these Univer- sity-related activities, the band was asked to provide music for the Grand Re-Opening of the Dayton Mall, and sent a select group there to perform. The pep band is composed of members of the marching band who 24!Student Life wish to perform at the basketball games. Most students find this to be an enjoyable opportunity to sup- port their team, and they obtain some pretty good seats in the bar- gain. Domino's Pizza provided a pizza party for the pep band after one game because the whole band had worn Domino's caps at two of the games. In addition to these groups, there are many other ensembles for stu- dents interested in music to become involved with. There is a Wind En- semble and a Concert Band, which perform two concerts during the winter semester. The jazz Ensemble has also played numerous concerts throughout the year, and was invited to play at a festival in Canton, Ohio. There are other groups, too, offering all types of diverse performing opportunities for those who are interested. Marc Dancer Chris Pogodzinski

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