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 TECH'S BAND WILL MARK 100 YEARS IN 2008 INFORMATION ON THE BAND'S APPEARANCE IN THE 2008 MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW:
MARCH TO MANHATTAN DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE BAND IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL OF BANDS AT TECH CAN ALSO BE FOUND BELOW. Atlanta (September 18, 2008) — Celebrating 100 years of musical tradition, Georgia Tech’s band will march in the 2008 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Band members will be raising money to support their trip throughout the fall. “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. 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. 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! TO MAKE A DONATION BY CHECK: Please make checks payable to: GT Foundation 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 |
