Georgia Tech Band Alumni Association
Homecoming 2008 Print E-mail
Written by George P. Burdell   

 We are very excited to be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Bands this year!  In commemoration of this event, GTBAA wanted to let you know as early as possible about our plans to make Homecoming the biggest and best alumni band event ever.  Mark your calendars and make travel plans for the weekend of October 24-25!

 

 Friday Night

Our weekend will kick off with the Surround Sound concert at the Ferst Center for the Arts at 7:00pm on Friday.  The highlight of the concert will be the performance by the Symphonic Band of a work commissioned by Kappa Kappa Psi for the 100th Anniversary.  Following the concert at 8:00pm there will be a celebration dinner and presentation for alumni, current students, family and friends.

Saturday Night

Saturday's activities include a pre-game meal and performance at the Campanile - all leading to our Homecoming game against The University of Virginia.  Since this is the GT Bands centennial, there will be a big halftime show to honor our alumni.  We want to have as many decades represented as we possibly can and have a large presence in the stands and on the field.  It will be a great time to see old friends and cheer the Yellow Jackets to victory!  After the game, Tau Beta Sigma will be hosting a reception with drinks and snacks, during which GTBAA will present the Outstanding Junior award.

All of the Homecoming activities will be hosted in a hospitality tent set up on campus, so we want as many people to participate as possible.  We will have a special commemorative polo shirt to honor the band's milestone celebration, as well as an additional surprise gift.  Even if you haven't participated in the band in many years, or picked up an instrument in a while, we really encourage you to come to this special event.  We welcome your participation with or without your instrument.

Homecoming Packages

We have created several registration packages for homecoming this year.  Please choose the package that fits your needs.  Follow the registration link below to use our new online registration system.

Band Alumni Weekend Package - $100

  • Annual Membership Dues
  • 100th Anniversary BBQ Dinner - Friday 8pm
  • Pre-game Meal on Saturday - Provided by Chick-Fil-A
  • Admission to the GT vs. UVA game
  • 100th Anniversary Dry-fit Polo Shirt
  • 100th Anniversary Commemorative Rat Cap

Band Alumni Saturday Package - $85

  • Annual Membership Dues
  • Pre-game Meal on Saturday - Provided by Chick-Fil-A
  • Admission to the GT vs. UVA game
  • 100th Anniversary Dry-fit Polo Shirt
  • 100th Anniversary Commemorative Rat Cap

Non-Band Alumni Weekend Package (Adult) - $50

  • 100th Anniversary BBQ Dinner - Friday 8pm
  • Pre-game Meal on Saturday - Provided by Chick-Fil-A
  • Admission to the GT vs. UVA game

Non-Band Alumni Saturday Package (Adult) - $35

  • Pre-game Meal on Saturday - Provided by Chick-Fil-A
  • Admission to the GT vs. UVA game

Non-Band Alumni Weekend Package (Child ages 2-12) - $25

  • 100th Anniversary BBQ Dinner - Friday 8pm
  • Pre-game Meal on Saturday - Provided by Chick-Fil-A
  • Admission to the GT vs. UVA game

Non-Band Alumni Weekend Package (Child under 2) - Free

  • 100th Anniversary BBQ Dinner - Friday 8pm
  • Pre-game Meal on Saturday - Provided by Chick-Fil-A
  • Admission to the GT vs. UVA game

 Online Registration

   Please register online by clicking this link.

 
Century Campaign Print E-mail
Written by George P. Burdell   

 

Fellow Georgia Tech Band Alumni,

 

2008 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Georgia Tech Band Program.  In that time period, thousands of Georgia Tech students have participated in the Marching Band, Concert Bands, various Ensembles, Pep Bands, Color Guard, and related groups.  Groups have performed all over the world and at thousands of athletic events.

 

The band program has been a creative outlet for students of every discipline, and for most of that history was an entirely student run organization.  In fact, the Georgia Tech Band Club remains the oldest student organization on campus.  For many of us, the GT Band provided the support structure we needed to be successful at Georgia Tech.

 

As the Georgia Tech Band turns 100, the Georgia Tech Band Alumni Association (GTBAA) is working to ensure that this program is available for the next 100 years and beyond.  To this goal, we are launching the $100 for 100 Century fundraising campaign.  We are simply asking every former Georgia Tech Band program member to join GTBAA and donate $100 or more to help ensure that the Georgia Tech Band program continues to grow and provide a creative, musical, and school spirit output for Georgia Tech students for generations to come.

 

In the short term, these donations will help fund the Georgia Tech Band’s upcoming trip to participate in the 2008 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is still underfunded.  In the long term, we hope to build a regular funding mechanism to help fill the gaps in funding that occur from time to time in various Georgia Tech Band programs. Limited scholarship aid, equipment needs, and other contingencies happen that are often difficult to fund through traditional operational budgets.  The Georgia Tech Band was good to us; it is time to return the favor.  Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.  

 

If you wish, you also may include your 2008 GTBAA membership dues using the form below.  Membership dues are used for basic operating costs separate from the Century Campaign.  You will also have the option to pay dues as a part of Homecoming registration.

 

 

Please click here to print and download the Century Campaign letter

or

Please click here to make Online Contributions