Calling all Vanderbilt Athletic Band Alumni!
Whether you were a member of the Spirit of Gold, Joint University Bands, Vanderbilt Marching Band, or any other iteration of the Vanderbilt Marching & Athletic Bands - the Spirit of Gold invites you to perform alongside us at halftime during the Homecoming/Reunion Weekend football game on November 9th, 2024!
The deadline to reserve your spot in the Alumni Band performance is TBD.
Schedule
Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Saturday, November 9th, 2024
*official kickoff time will be announced 2 weeks prior
Tickets
More information coming soon regarding a potential 'Alumni Band' block!
Individuals who have already purchased tickets to the game may use those.
Sheet Music & Drill
The Vanderbilt Athletic Bands Staff will provide the following to all participants who register:
- Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion: Sheet music will be provided in advance.
- Guard: Choreography will be provided in advance.
- Twirlers: Audio recordings of the music will be sent in advance; you may create your own routines.
Since rehearsal time is limited, Alumni participants will have a designated area on the field as part of the show but not drill.
Instruments
The Spirit of Gold Alumni Band performance is open to:
- Flute / Piccolo
- Clarinet
- Alto Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Baritone Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Mellophone
- Trombone
- Euphonium / Baritone
- Sousaphone / Tuba
- Colorguard (Flag)
- Twirler
- Snare Drum
- Tenor Drums (Quads)
- Bass Drum
- Cymbals
We will make every attempt to provide an instrument to those who request one by October 25th, 2024.
Requests made after that date will be hard to accommodate.
Attire / Uniform
Participants in the alumni band should wear:
- Black shirt (and/or jacket) with Vanderbilt logo
- Black pants
- Black shoes