TECH'S BAND WILL MARK 100 YEARS IN 2008

“The Macy’s Parade will be the most fitting way for the band to celebrate our centennial anniversary in front of 50 million viewers, as well as an opportunity for the students to shine as ambassadors for the Institute,” said Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands, Chris Moore.

“Anyone who has been a part of the band or who has experienced the energy, entertainment and enthusiasm the band brings to the Tech community and the city of Atlanta understands what a treasure we have,” said Assistant Director of Bands, Donny Allen.

The full marching band will participate in the New York trip.

Former Director of Bands, Dr. Andrea Strauss states “We hope students get a strong sense of pride in representing the Institute and a feeling of satisfaction knowing they reach so many people through their talents and hard work.”

More than 1,100 Tech students sing, play or study music each semester. They come from every major on campus, and from many nations around the world. Music ensembles provide a challenging academic and aesthetic experience for the Georgia Tech student.

Directors believe that band members will have a unique opportunity while at Tech for the 2008 academic  year in celebration of the band’s anniversary.

The band hopes to raise $400,000 to cover the cost of the trip. The funds will cover the cost of the traveling party’s transportation, hotel and food expenses. Band Directors hope this is the first of many high-profile opportunities to share their music programs with the Tech community.

You and your company have the opportunity to help.  Since donations are being accepted through the GT Foundation,  companies with which you have a relationship (your employer) will match all or part of your donation.  What a great way to give back to the band that means so much to you! 

Please make checks payable to:

Mail To: Georgia Tech Music Department

Attn: Chris Moore

840 McMillan St, NW

Atlanta, GA 30332-0456

FOR CREDIT CARD DONATIONS:
 
The accepted cards are: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover
and Diners Club.

Please contact: 

Tisha Roberson (404) 894-2985
Georgia Tech Office of Development
Gift Accounting Office
177 North Avenue, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0220
 

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     It's that time of year again!!  Time to enjoy the summer, maybe make a little summer cash, maybe even summer school.  It's also time to plan and prepare to make your Centennial Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Marching Band a great experience!

     The Summer Email is ready!!  It contains detailed camp and football schedule, with an info packet for our new members, sizing information form, fee payment info, as well as information on audition and other music online (hooray music!).

      In order for us to prepare for the upcoming fall season, please help us by filling out the 

GT "Yellow Jacket" Marching Band Application page. 

Color Guard should also fill out the audition form at the

GT Color Guard Interest page.

If you have not received the summer email yet and intend to march, please fill out the form as soon as possible.

For those of you who will be able to take part in the band's 100th Anniversary, along with our trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, you will receive our summer email after your form submission with the newsletter, detailed camp and football schedule, with an info packet for our new members, sizing information form, fee payment info, as well as links to download your audition and other music online (hooray music!). If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Bands Donny Allen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   We wish you a good summer and look forward to seeing the freshmen at FASET and everyone for band camp in August!

The Georgia Tech Band is proud to announce the appointment of Benjamin Diden as our new Interim Assistant Director of Bands. Mr. Diden's primary responsibilities will be assisting with the Marching Band, teaching Concert Band and academic courses in music.  Mr. Diden comes to us from the University of South Carolina where he is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting.  He has served on the instructional staff with the University of South Carolina Bands and the University of Tennessee Bands.  In addition to his teaching responsibilities at USC and UT, Benjamin, an accomplished clarinetist, has taught at several high schools and middle schools. Mr.  Diden's full bio will be available soon on the Directors page.  We are indeed glad to welcome Mr. Diden to Georgia Tech!