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News from the WVU Alumni Band in Morgantown, West Virginia. To arrange an interview with a WVU Alumni Band officer or member, please e-mail Wes Nugent.

  • Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award

    22 Nov 2012 8:37 PM | Sarah Bennett (Administrator)

    Congratulations go to Jeff ("PJ") Littleton!  PJ was awarded the Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award from Music For All at the Bands of America Grand Nationals! He was a member of the trumpet section of the WVU Band from 1979-1983.

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  • Register Online, Pay Offline

    02 Aug 2012 12:54 PM | Wesley Nugent (Administrator)

    Due to an ongoing issue with PayPal, online payment for dues, fees and merchandise will not be possible for Homecoming 2012. Members can register online, but must pay (by check or money order) offline. 

    Register for the 2012 Homecoming by using the online form, and register by August 31 to get the Early Bird Discount. (Please note: new members must be pre-verified before being permitted to register, so factor in additional five business days to get verified.)

    After registering online, mail a check or money order to:

    WVU Alumni Band
    PO Box 1028
    Dellslow, WV 26531-1028

    Any participating member registration checks/money orders with a USPS Postmark after August 31, 2012 are subject to a $35.00 late fee. Non-attending members are not subject to late fees. There will be no refunds after the deadline date!

    We apologize for any inconvenience by not having online payment available, but expect to have this feature available again in 2013.

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  • Helpful Tips for New Members

    02 Aug 2012 12:50 PM | Wesley Nugent (Administrator)
    Injecting yourself into a new organization can be challenging. When you're part of the Pride of West Virginia, the tradition continues on after graduation and so here are some helpful tips to get yourself quickly registered and part of the WVU Alumni Band.

    Become an Official Member and Register for Homecoming
    • New members must be pre-verified before being permitted to register for Homecoming Weekend.
    • After you request membership and are being verified, it may take up-to five business days to confirm your eligibility; this is done so as to ensure everyone who participates with the WVU Alumni Band has earned that privilege.
    • Register for Homecoming before August 31 to ensure the best chance to participate.
    • First time, newly graduated four-year seniors are eligible to have their dues waived for the first year following graduation. This works by extending new members who attend Homecoming a refund of $17 annual dues, with a rebate check being provided at the event. So, if you just graduated, be sure to note that on your Homecoming registration form.
    • The first 20 newly graduated four-year seniors
      registering for Homecoming will be refunded your member game ticket costs, with a check being provided at Saturday morning Homecoming check-in. This is possible by a WVU Alumni Band Grant Program.
    After You've Registered for the Event,
    Stay in Touch for Updates through Homecoming
    Get Helpful Homecoming Materials
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  • Mellophones & Baritones Should Be Available to Rent

    02 Aug 2012 12:20 PM | Wesley Nugent (Administrator)
    Through a partnership, the WVU Band and WVU Alumni Band are working together to make mellophones and baritones to rent at the 2012 Homecoming Weekend.

    If you want to rent one, select it on your registration form. Please note a $50.00 deposit is required when you check out your instrument. Bring or enclose a separate signed check for the amount that will be held and refunded when your equipment is officially checked-in at the end of the third quarter during the Homecoming game.

    Mellophones and baritone players should bring your own mouthpieces, including F-horn adapters as needed for mellophones.

    All rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the postmark date of your check.

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  • Save the Date - Homecoming 2012

    22 Feb 2012 10:36 PM | Sarah Bennett (Administrator)

    WVU Homecoming will be the weekend of September 28-29, 2012.  Plan to join the Mountaineers as they kick-off their Big XII Conference season hosting the Baylor University Bears.

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  • Board of Directors Approves Modest Price Increases for 2010-2011

    31 Aug 2010 12:33 PM | Wesley Nugent (Administrator)
    The WVU Alumni Band Board of Directors approved modest price increases to cover new expenses and rising costs at its August 29, 2010 meeting.

    Full member dues for the 2010-2011 season are set at an annual rate of $17.00. Member game tickets will cost $16.00 and guest game tickets will cost $47.00. Other fees, like rentals, will increase on average of $1.00 per service.

    In 2010, several new operational expenses have been incurred, including the implementation of a new Website and processing fees associated with conducting online transactions, as well as securing an umbrella insurance policy to protect WVU Alumni Band assets, such as instruments, merchandise, and memorabilia housed at the organization's storage facility. 

    Other costs associated with ongoing operations have also increased over the past few years, precipitating the need for action now. 

    The WVU Alumni Band Board of Directors is sensitive to price increases, and chose to implement a modest increase, rather than running a deficit which would ultimately require larger price increases later. Keeping the organization and events like Homecoming as economical as possible is important to the Board of Directors given other costs associated with traveling to attend and participate in Homecoming Weekend. 

    Active membership with the WVU Alumni Band continues to represent an outstanding value, when compared to other similar alumni and charitable organizations. Funds from Homecoming not required to cover ongoing operational costs are donated to the WVU Band Endowment and Pride Travel Fund Endowment.

    One positive outcome is the implementation of the new WVU Alumni Band Website. This initiative provides members with a tangible product associated with membership dues, in the form of a fully functional private online member community. Dues paying members will receive year-long access to the Website that will enable them with the capacity to communicate via member forums, share personal media, and reconnect with alumni via a searchable directory. Members can also renew and pay for annual memberships online, as well as register to participate in various events. Ultimately, the new Website enables the WVU Alumni Band Board of Directors to more easily keep in touch with the membership and keep alumni better apprised of ongoing business.

    Some features of the new Website will go live on September 1, while others will be implemented after Homecoming and based upon committee feedback.

    Other site features to include:
    • Real time list of registered event (parade, party, game) participants.
    • Download of the choral arrangement to the WVU Alma Mater for members to be able to sing parts with the group.
    • Tentative Homecoming pregame drill charts and instructions from Don Wilcox, our resident tenured Emeritus Director (after September 24).
    • Online donation form to contribute to the WVU Alumni Band drive for various WVU Band endowments.
    • Online pre-ordering of new WVU Alumni Band merchandise for Homecoming pick-up.
    The WVU Alumni Band depends upon the active participation and generous contributions of its membership to enable our success. The Board of Directors greatly appreciates the ongoing support of our "Alumni Pride" in the form of our members time, talents and treasures. With your help, the WVU Alumni Band will continue to grow and offer more and better products, services and more.

    Questions or comments about WVU Alumni Band price increases, should be directed to:

    Wesley Nugent
    President, WVU Alumni Band
    304-291-3403
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  • Horns A-Plenty Requests Used/Unwanted Instruments for Donation at Homecoming

    27 Aug 2010 5:55 PM | Wesley Nugent (Administrator)
    HORNS A-PLENTY is a Morgantown-based program that distributes band instruments to needy school band programs. Conceived by band alumnus Dave Ornick, Horns A-Plenty was adopted by the WVU Alumni Band executive board as a service program in 2009.

    Through the generosity of our WVU marching band alumni, 18 instruments were provided to two Preston County schools last year. In some cases, WVU band alums purchased used instruments outright, then donated them to the cause.

    You probably know of unwanted band instruments that you could obtain for donation to Horns A-Plenty - in your attic, maybe? Or from a sibling who once thought trombones were cool?

    In addition to usable instruments, Horns A-Plenty also accepts incomplete instruments or those needing repairs like repadding or soldering. The only restriction is that it be a marching band instrument. Instruction books are also needed, along with mouthpieces, lyres, and supplies (reeds, grease/oil, swabs, sticks/beaters/mallets).

    If you have musical items to donate to the Horns A-Plenty program, please bring them with you to Homecoming Weekend 2010 and deposit them with the WVU Alumni Band at registration in the WVU Shell Building.

    Should you have any questions or want to help with Horns A-Plenty, contact Dave Ornick to obtain more information about the program.

    Together, with your help, music students in need will be able to share in the marching band experience.
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