Bands Alumni Chapter
The Bands Alumni Chapter was founded in 2012 under the auspices of the West Chester University Alumni Association.
SAVE THE DATE!
Homecoming 2024 - October 26th
Join Join the West Chester University Alumni Association Bands Alumni Chapter for special performances and socials throughout Homecoming & Family Weekend!
Friday, October 25, 2024
Rehearsal
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Swope Music Building
Free
Annual Meeting
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Swope Music Building
Free
Post-Rehearsal Social
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Social West Chester
(117 E. Gay Street, West Chester, PA)
$20
Includes two (2) drink tickets and light fare.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Pep Rally Performance
8:00 am
North Campus
Free
Pre-Game Band Tailgate
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
McCoy Farmhouse, South Campus
$12 per person
Includes one (1) boxed lunch from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Football Game Performance
2:00 pm Kickoff
Farrell Stadium
Performer – $10
Attendee – $10
GOLDEN RAMS MARCHING BAND
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the Bands Alumni Chapter shall be to promote the interests of West Chester University in all areas of academic, cultural, and social needs; to strengthen the Association through a strong network of graduates; and to increase alumni awareness of the University's needs. In accordance with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, the West Chester University Alumni Association does not discriminate “on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religious creed, disability, or veterans’ status. Nor does the Association allow any forms of sexual harassment.” - WCUAA Bands Alumni Chapter Bylaws Article II.
OUR MISSION
The Bands Alumni Chapter of the West Chester University Alumni Association is an organization that is dedicated to providing performance, networking, and fundraising opportunities for the benefit of its members, the band ensembles we serve, and the Wells School of Music. The Bands Alumni Chapter will focus its efforts on connecting and enriching members from the past, present, and future WCU Bands, promoting lifelong involvement with band, and enhancing the long-term growth and financial viability of scholarships and projects benefitting undergraduate WCU band members.
MEMBERSHIP
Any person graduating from West Chester University, or its predecessors, and participated in the organization(s) known as Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony (previously known as Symphonic Band), Wind Ensemble, and/or the Sixth Man Basketball Band for at least one semester, shall be a member of the Chapter. All non-graduates who have attended West Chester University or its predecessors for at least two semesters and whose classes have graduated may become members of the Bands Alumni Chapter upon request.
If you are interested in joining the Bands Alumni Chapter, please complete the membership request form on our website or contact one of our chapter officers.
Visit the Bands Alumni Chapter Website | www.wcupabaa.com
WCU Bands Alumni Association Officers | 2022-2024
President: Beth Beccone | wcupabaa@gmail.com
Vice President: Glen Phillips | wcupabaavp@gmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer: Sammie Kyler | wcupabaasectreas@gmail.com
Executive Director: Alison Sharpe Beidler | director@wcupabaa.com
Director of Bands: Dr. Andrew Yozviak | ayozviak@wcupa.edu
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