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UNC Charlotte Receives $2 Million Gift to Support New Marching Band
CHARLOTTE – Oct. 2, 2014 – First was football, and starting in fall 2015 the UNC Charlotte Marching Band will take the field. UNC Charlotte alumni Vickie and Gene Johnson have been the driving force behind the band, and they are donating $2 million to support the endeavor. “The future well-being of our region is […]
UNC Charlotte Appoints Director of Athletics Bands
The UNC Charlotte Department of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Miller as its inaugural Associate Director of Bands / Director of Athletics Bands. Dr. Miller will join the UNC Charlotte faculty in fall 2014 and will be responsible for directing the 49er Basketball Band, conducting the Symphonic Band, teaching a […]
UNC Charlotte to Field Marching Band
The UNC Charlotte Department of Music will field a marching band in Fall 2015. The new band will augment the drumline that has been performing at home football games since the Charlotte 49ers started playing football in August 2013. The introduction of a full marching band – complete with brass instruments, woodwinds, and a color […]