School of Music

Welcome to all Marching Chips Alumni!

2008 was an exciting year and what a fantastic time we had with so many of you throughout the year.

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE - MARCHING CHIPS ALUMNI BAND

Saturday, October 10, 2009

• 7:30 - 8:30 A.M. Marching Band Alumni Coffee Hour, Kelly/Shorts Stadium
• 8:30 - 9:20 A.M. Alumni Band Rehearsal with the Chippewa Marching Band
• 9:50 - 10:30 A.M. Homecoming Parade - Buses available to and from the Parade
• 10:50 A.M. Pre-Game Warm Up in the IAC Turf Bay
• NOON Kick-off - CMU v. Eastern Michigan

I hope you can join us for Homecoming on October 10. It's a great opportunity for generations of the Marching Chips family to come together, share memories, and see what's new in Mt. Pleasant and at CMU. We are proud to carry on the traditions of excellence and innovation that you helped to fashion as students, and in recognition of the Alumni Band's contribution to the day's festivities, CMU Director of Athletics Dave Heeke will again provide admission to the game for each alumnus who performs with us at halftime (any family or friends accompanying you to the game may purchase tickets at a discount). A NOON kickoff on ESPN will necessitate some scrambling, but friends in the Alumni and Student Life offices have stepped forward to take care of our transportation and meals! Our annual Coffee Hour will take place in the Press Box Club Lounge at Kelly/Shorts Stadium beginning at 7:30 A.M. A rehearsal follows with the Marching Chips, and the annual homecoming parade will leave the corner of Preston and Washington Streets at 9:50 A.M. All band alumni are welcome to join us in the parade. Busses will take us from the Stadium to the parade, and bring us back to the Stadium (with bananas and water for the trip) in time for pre-game prep in the Turf Bay of the IAC. It sounds crazy but we proved we can make this work two years ago, largely thanks to Alumni Band participation and cooperation!

Come home to CMU and see how well the old sounds and sights blend with the new. Be certain to stop by and visit the School of Music and Jack Saunders Field. If you arrive early on Friday, you know what time you can find us there! Homecoming is also a good time for you to consider joining the Marching Band chapter of the CMU Alumni Association. Dues are voluntary and your membership will help us to let you know what's new and exciting for your Chippewa Marching Band.

Please fill out the form below at your earliest convenience. You may want to make your room reservations early, as Mount Pleasant area hotels fill up quickly due to the various casino packages that are offered on the weekends. Also, anticipation is running high, since Coach Jones and the Chippewa Football team are looking forward to another Championship season! Game tickets for family and friends are available in advance by calling 1-888-FIREUP2 and can also be purchased on game day.

The School of Music faculty is looking forward to seeing all of CMU's music alumni at Homecoming 2009. Please plan to attend and enjoy the traditions that you helped build during your years at CMU.

With best wishes from campus,

Dr. James Batcheller, Director
The Chippewa Marching Band
Class of 1986

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