Hello GW Band Alumni! It's looking like our women's team will be a 2-seed in the A10 Tournament this year, which means we're looking for some alumni to fill in for the men's game vs. Dayton on March 4th. The band is in particular need of alto and bari saxes, baritones, and trombones - though … Continue reading Alumni Needed: March 4 v. Dayton
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Alumni Reflections – One Year Later
Josh Strongin steps back from the TWIPS to reflect on Doc. One Year On I really wanted to write a TWIP for alumni shenangains. Partially because there are few things in life that give me greater joy than writing about college basketball, but mostly because I wanted to write something for Doc. It has been … Continue reading Alumni Reflections – One Year Later
Alumni Game Logistics
Hello GW Band Alumni, A few updates: Winter break games - thanks! The board would like to express its appreciation and gratitude to everyone who played at the winter break alumni games this past week. The band sounded great at all the games, and we got kudos from fans who thought we were the regular … Continue reading Alumni Game Logistics
Upcoming Event – Happy Hour!
The GWUBAF board would also like to hold more frequent social events to give members a chance to connect with other alumni outside of band gigs and alumni weekend. We plan to organize a happy hour once a quarter at different locations throughout the DC area. The first one will be next Thursday, August 25, at 5pm at … Continue reading Upcoming Event – Happy Hour!
501c3 Status and Other Updates
Hello GW Band Alumni, First and foremost, welcome recent graduates! We're so proud of your accomplishments and hope you keep in touch whether you're in DC or across the globe. Our second piece of exciting news is that our application for 501(c)3 status was approved by the IRS, which means that we are officially a … Continue reading 501c3 Status and Other Updates
Big News!
Our 501(c)3 status was approved by the IRS! Bank account information coming soon.
Memorial Concert Recording
Hello GW Band Alumni, Follow this link to access the recording of the Benno Fritz Memorial Concert from April 25, 2016. A great job by all ensembles!
April 25 Concert
Hello, GW Band Alumni! The postseason came to an exciting close with GW's win over Valparaiso 76-60 to cinch the NIT. But now that it's April, we turn our thoughts to the Spring Concert on Monday, April 25. The concert is scheduled for 7:00pm (5:00pm sound check), Dr. Robert Birch conducting. Dr. Birch has invited alumni and … Continue reading April 25 Concert
Sports Corner: March 28, 2016
Josh Strongin takes over the GWUBAF site for the month of March with postseason commentary on all things Colonials hoops. This installment: wrapping things up. Ayooooooo team! Welcome to this year's final TWIP, in which I will give thanks and praise to the last week of GW basketball. "For we are entering the end of the … Continue reading Sports Corner: March 28, 2016
RSVP to the Alumni Game
Hello GW Band Alumni, It's time for the alumni game! We are very excited to see you all on Saturday, February 27th. We are in the process of coordinating the day's timeline with GW Bands. In the meantime, please complete this survey if you intend to attend the alumni game. We will only send alumni … Continue reading RSVP to the Alumni Game