Peter Andrews

Aug

2014

From the past: The 1957 Trumpet Section

The 1957 Columbia University Marching Band Trumpets

Courtesy of band alum Jay Carrigan, we’re happy to share this photo of the 1957* trumpet section, attired in the extremely stylish blazers of the day. The photo was taken by trombone player Roger Field at the football game against Princeton.

We’ve been able to identify the following people… if you know any of the other faces, or want to share your own piece of band history, write to us at columbiabandalumni [at] gmail.com!

Front row, third from right: Marty Sheller. Back row, second from left: Joe Rubin; third from right: Larry Stern; second from right: Jay Carrigan.

Edited: Upon further review, we’ve concluded that the picture is from 1957 and not from 1961, as was originally posted. Please feel free to throw things at the webmaster.

May

2014

Reunion Weekend Gathering

The alumni of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band are getting together on campus on Saturday, May 31 as part of Reunion Weekend.

We will be meeting in the Broadway Room on floor 2W of Lerner Hall on Saturday May 31 at 3:30 PM.

We’ll have a nice collection of old concert programs you can peruse (and look for your name), and other memorabilia of the recent and not-so-recent past. Some of the current crop will drop by to meet those who paved the way, including a couple of special guests! The Marching Band will also have a limited supply of merchandise on sale.

Whether or not you’re in one of the official reunion classes – the ‘4s and ‘9s – if you can get to Morningside on the 31st we hope you’ll join us!

Please RSVP or direct questions to to columbia.band.alumni@gmail.com.

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