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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MARCHING BAND AND THE CAL BAND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SPRING 2015

Cal Band Celebrates Star Wars Digital ReleaseZac Commins, Percussion ’11

Though bandsmen of different generations have been introduced to the films in different ways, nearly all of us have a connection to the Star Wars saga. Consequently, many current members were rather excited when Walt Disney Home Entertainment invited the Straw Hat Band to perform music from the films on KTVU’s Mornings on 2 in celebration of the franchise’s upcoming digital release.

A group of 25 members arrived on campus at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10, before driving to the KTVU studio in Oakland’s Jack London Square. In a room cloaked with black curtains and adorned with cutouts

of the Death Star and Millennium Falcon, the band waited for the rare occasion to perform the music of John Williams during the eight o’clock hour. While we remained detached from the main set, anchors Pam Cook and Dave Clark joined the band on this secondary

Cal Band plays on KTVU to celebrate the digital release of Star Wars.

Juliette Bettencourt, Clarinet ’76

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In 2016, the Cal Band will be embarking on a tour around Asia. As the Cal Band prepares for its 2016 Asian tour, reflecting on the Cal Band’s previous tours conjures memories of remarkable adventures. Taking its “Total Band Entertainment/TBE” concept — known to Cal Band members as Spring Show — on the road, the Cal Band has proudly sung, danced, played, and marched as representatives of California and its pre-eminent university on five different tours to entertain astonished crowds in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

Touring with Spring Show expanded the musicality and skill set of members while spreading the California spirit. Director James Berdahl nearly threw away the original invitation to perform at the ’58 World’s Fair, thinking the fundraising challenge impossible for a student-run band. Luckily, his Executive Committee discovered the invitation, and 57 years ago, a group of bandsmen bussed cross-country with the help of Ralph Edwards (“This is Your Life” TV host) to board a plane bound for Brussels, Belgium, and the 1958 World’s Fair. In 1965, the Cal Band performed in 29 cities across the U.S. during their American Tour, including a stop at the World’s Fair in New York City. To celebrate the University’s centennial during spring break of 1968, the band bolted through 10 California cities in 10 days! Two years later, the Cal Band spent a month touring Japan and performing at the World’s Fair, Expo 70. Planning and recruiting for the first coed tour — the 1976 Bicentennial Trip — was in full swing 40 years ago, when the 1975 Spring Show traveled to Redding, California, to preview logistics for the 6-week, cross-country, 10,000-mile ’76 tour.

Tour participants had marched the previous fall, segued into Straw Hat band season, and then spent weeks rehearsing, building, and fashioning props and backdrops for creative variety acts and skits. Band members had multiple assignments, responsibilities, and opportunities to develop and showcase their singing, dancing, acting, technical and logistical talents. Each member was also

Bicentennial Tour 40th Anniversary IN MEMORIAM

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The final member of the Alumni Band Day co-founders, Dave Wenrich, cornet/baritone ’41, passed away on January 3, 2015, at the age of 91. Music was a continuing love, singing in the East Bay with the Devil Mountain Chorus and in barbershop quartets for many years. He marched at Alumni Band Day into his 80’s and played baritone in the Merced College Band. Dave was actively involved in the Episcopal Church in the East Bay and Merced, California.

Dave grew up in Merced, where his father operated Wenrich Lumber. He followed his brother, Vernon, to Cal in 1941. Dave interrupted his education to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Returning to Cal on the GI Bill, Dave served as Senior Manager in 1948, the first of Pappy’s Boys’ 3 Rose Bowl appearances. The Bears were ranked

fourth in the country, with All-Americans Jackie Jensen and Rod Franz, and would meet Northwestern. Dave recalled, “The campus went wild when it was announced that Cal was going to the Rose Bowl. It was like VE Day or something. The band played all over campus!” In Pasadena, Dave had complimentary Rose Bowl game tickets for the bus drivers, but forgot them in his hotel room after a night of partying. Determined to give

Dave Wenrich, Cornet & Baritone ’41

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Erin Proudfoot ’92CBAA Communications

Committee Chair

Gabrielle Calderón ’12Cal Band Public

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Colin Downs-Razouk ’05Editor

On June 7, 2014, at the Hooding Ceremony for the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology, Rebecca Nichols received her PhD in Psychology and Social Behavior from her faculty adviser, Dr. Elizabeth Loftus. Dr. Becky Nichols is the daughter of Jan Artrip (Eb soprano clarinet ’74) and Ken Nichols (percussion ’75). She has accepted a position with a legal consulting firm in Brentwood, CA.

Lloyd Bracewell (trumpet ’67), president and CEO of Bracewell Engineering, Inc., is in the process of transferring the running of the business to his two sons, Andrew and Alan. As a result, he has been able to take time off over the last few years to start a new career accompanying his novelist wife, Patricia, first on her research trips to Europe and more recently on her book tours. Patricia writes historical fiction set in the 11th century, so the research took them to Normandy and Denmark in addition to frequent trips to England. Lloyd has been driver and companion as they flew hawks, searched for

medieval Viking camp sites, and attended a re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings. He confesses to being relieved at having arrived at Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum too late in the year to be able to row in a Viking ship. The culmination of all this has been the publication of Patricia’s first book, Shadow on the Crown in 2013, and The Price of Blood earlier this year, both published by Viking Books.

Juliette Bettencourt ’76Tara Castro ’05

Zac Commins ’11Kevin Durand ’12

Jody Hauser ’07Kathleen McCully ’14

Alyssa Ransom ’12Victoria Rivas ’11

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E. James Lieberman, piccolo ’51I started med school Fall semester, 1954

(I did pre-med at UCB 1951-54, playing flute & piccolo in the band, conducted by Jim Berdahl). That was the last year the med school was part of the Berkeley College of Life Sciences, so I stayed on Berkeley campus for anatomy and physiology. I didn’t have time to play in the Band, but gladly took on announcing the half-time shows. All went well; not much difference talking to 40 people or 40,000 people. We rode the bus to L.A. to meet our nasty rival, USC. My eyes, ears and mouth were in sync and I thought I did well in the booth at the top of the stadium. Back at the Cal Band seats, I expected confirmation. But my buddies were upset: “Why didn’t you announce?”

“I announced! I thought it went well!” In a few seconds we knew: the USC guys

unplugged the mike.Most of my memories are positive. That

was so outrageous it sticks in my mind after 60 years!

Ron Landau, clarinet ’50I just read a recent NTE with much

interest, especially the “New Traditions” article on the front page. The statement “…we no longer have the best seats in the stadium on the 40 yard line…” reminded me of the old days when we did have seats on the 40 yard line with one great exception. The 1950 season was a winning season, and you can imagine the thrill of playing the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. (Michigan beat us, by the way.) 40 yard line seats? No way! They put Cal Band on bridge chairs about three feet from the 20 yard line. Yes, on the field, and from my front row seat, I could literally reach out and touch the 20 yard line of the playing field. Good

thing I played a “small” instrument like the clarinet, for several times the call came out, “Haul ass – here they come” as 22 “armored tanks” came at us full steam ahead! Just grab your instrument and move toward the track behind us! Ah, what wonderful memories of my days in Cal Band.

Phil Gash, bass ’58I was in the Rose Bowl Band in Jan, ’59.

About a year later when we played Stanford down on the farm, a few of us went down to see what we could do to Stanford. As I recall, before the Cal-Stanford game in ’58, some Stanfordites came up and stole all or most of the issues of the Daily Cal the Friday before the game. We wanted to get even. Larry Blake’s Restaurant had printed up some yellow stickers with “Beat Stanford” printed in blue. We got a lot of them and decided to go to Stanford and plaster them all over. About five of us Cal Band members drove down on Friday night to Stanford and then we spread out to distribute our yellow stickers.

As I recall, I put some of mine on the dark side of a round poster board. While driving back we exchanged information about where we had posted our stickers. Dave Lee (percussion ’58) did not say much, and so we asked him. He started with “Well, I went into the men’s dorm …” At that point all conversation in the car stopped … If they had caught him, he would still be locked in some Stanford closet. He continued, ”I went into the men’s room and found some dry urinals, so I put mine at the bottom of the urinals. Thinking that they would use the urinal before reading the sticker, and then they would not want to reach down and take it off …” I think Dave the smartest guy I ever met in the Cal Band!

Letters to the Editor...When I was in Band

Martin Lopez Diaz (trumpet ’00) and his wife Christina celebrated their 10th anniversary in October. Christina is in her senior year at Cal, majoring in Political Sociology. She is a Haas Scholar and president of Cal’s Golden Key Society, and she loves the Cal Band and the Cal Band Alumni ... as if she has a choice. Martin is currently managing a medical health center in Oakland and is attending grad school at the California College of the Arts-San Francisco, earning an MBA in Design Strategy. Martin and Christina are both graduating in May 2015 on the same day, same hour of the day. Martin, however, is not missing Christina’s walk across Memorial Stadium for nuthin’!

Steve Dong (trombone ’89) and wife Ute welcomed the arrival of their son Erik in September in San Francisco. Erik is doing well, and older sister Insa is thrilled to have a new compatriot with whom to sing Cal songs.

Insa and Erik Dong

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Paper CutsKevin Duran, Percussion ’12

Each Cal Band halftime show is a roughly twenty-five page booklet which, printed double-sided, translates to about twelve sheets per individual. With over two hundred individuals learning each show, and usually six shows per season plus pregame, the total amount of paper required to prepare the performances for a single season is almost 19,000 pages. Over the past few years, Band members have invented var-ious plans for helping reduce the amount of paper used. One such plan involves tailoring halftime show printouts to individual Band members, so that any information that is not relevant to a particular individual can be left out of his/her booklet. Doing this manually

A Young Alumna’s Perspective

would have been inefficient and impractical, so the band made a plan to solve the problem.

During the summer of 2014, the Cal Band Computer Com-mittee began working on a web application called the CalChart Online Viewer. This application (online now at http://calband.github.io/calchart-viewer/) pro-vides Bandsmen with an inter-active way of learning and understanding their roles in a show. Users can select their per-sonal spots in a formation and then track their movements as the performance progresses. A performance can be explored manually (beat-by-beat, sheet-by-sheet), or can be played as a continuous animation that is syn-

chronized with the music from the show (which is played in the background).

Over the course of the Fall Semester, Brandon Chinn (trom-bone ’13) added perhaps the most impressive feature of the program: the ability to generate a series of printable pages con-taining personalized movement instructions for an individual marcher. The instructions include both text and illustration, and offer a variety of options that allow users to adjust the style of the printout.

Furthermore, since each page of a personalized printout cor-responds to four pages of a tra-ditional halftime show print-out, the CalChart Online Viewer

now provides a means of greatly reducing the Band’s rate of paper consumption. Paper usage will only decrease, however, if per-sonalized printouts actually replace their older, more ver-bose counterparts. Before this can happen, the Band must feel confident that a transition to the new instruction sheets will not degrade the organization’s ability to learn and perform field shows. Change is slow and uncertain, but with some time and experi-mentation, and thanks to the hard work of Comp-Comm, personal printouts may become a new, cheaper standard.

Jody Hauser, Baritone ’07As a young alumna, I don’t

shy away from CBAA events — I look forward to them. When I go to an event or performance I know I will be in the company of a wide variety of people. There will be current bandsmen talking about the latest halftime show or campus news, fellow young alumni who know exactly what it was like when I was in band, and older alumni who will remi-nisce about a prank pulled during a weekday practice. And then I find myself also saying, “when I was in band,” followed by what I thought was the epitome of comedic, embarrassing, and memorable moments during one of many bus trips or TH parties. Though we are different in almost every conceivable way, there is a common need within all Cal Band alumni to tell a story from one of our years in Band when we are around other bandsmen, and we all possess the impres-sive attribute of still remember-ing how to play Big C, Sons, and Fight, even if we forgot or have never heard the rest of the cur-rent packet songs. As a Cal Band young alumna I have embraced these qualities and I do not shy away but look forward to the times when I can play music with my fellow alumni and enjoy a day full of laughs, music, and refreshing beverages.

One of my favorite Cal Band/CBAA events is the Fourth of July Parade in Sausalito. When you’re

in band, what makes your atten-dance at the Fourth of July Parade unquestionable is the generosity of Cal Band alumni who want nothing else but to provide you with a continuous stream of refreshing beverages through-out the day and to perform in a parade with friends on a beauti-ful day with the perfect view of the Bay to your right. As a young alumna now, my summer is just like my fall, winter, and spring, so what sells me on the Fourth of July Parade is not so much the romantic notion of camaraderie or my reminiscing of past col-legiate years, but the fact that it is the same non-stop day of fun with friends doing a truly Ameri-can thing on a truly American holiday.

Another CBAA-hosted event, Alumni Band Day, is somewhat different. As a student in the Cal Band, the day was not necessar-ily enjoyable. We were told to hide our personal belongings, get up extra early for rehearsal, and sit and wait and rehearse very little. That was what I was think-ing heading into my first Alumni Band Day as a young alum. But my experience of that day, and every year since, has been com-pletely different from when I was in band. From the very beginning of morning rehearsal until the end of the reception at Alumni House, there’s no other day that gives me the opportunity to remember firsthand how amaz-

ing it is to play on the field of Memorial Stadium. To play Cal songs with my instrument for tens of thousands of diehard Cal fans like myself, be a part of the great-est marching band formation in history, the Script California, and most of all, catch up with so many old friends and past bands-men who share the experience of being a part of the University of California Marching Band. Any current young alumni who are avoiding participating or waiting those five years we are appar-ently supposed to wait to do any Cal Band related activities again — you are missing out on the

completely fun and amazing day that is Alumni Band Day. Mark your calendars now, it’s on Sep-tember 12, 2015.

I hope I can convince one more Cal Band young alum to be a part of the CBAA and/or join in on the memorable and exciting events that the CBAA hosts every year. As a young alumna who now has to reserve a couple of vaca-tions days from work to attend these events, I will always have a couple of permanently booked days on my calendar that I can look forward to whole-heartedly throughout the year.

the drivers their tickets, Dave and his wife, Fran, doubled back to retrieve the tickets. The trip took so much time that Dave missed marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade. (And his wife never let him forget that she missed watching the parade, too.)

Dave graduated with a business degree in ’49, and they settled in Orinda. Fran often catered events at Tellefsen Hall. In 1952, Herb Towler, Dick Auslen, and Dave came up with the inspired notion of gathering alumni to revisit the California Band spirit while quaffing tasty cocktails at the Wenrich’s home. Three weeks later, the first Cal Alumni Band Day group performed during the Cal/Washington State game. In 2001, when the Alumni Band halftime show honored the 50th anniversary of that idea, a martini glass was formed on the field.

His wife, Lorraine Murphy Wenrich, 4 children, 2 step-children, and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren survive Dave. A tile in Dave’s honor rests on the southeastern Legacy Wall at California Memorial Stadium, under the picture of Oski. Somewhere in the great beyond, music blends with the tinkling of another pitcher of martinis. Go Bears!

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Hi everyone! My name is Alex Dominitz and I am super excited to be the Senior Manager for the 2015 season. I am from Bellevue, Washington, and I’m major-ing in Psychology and minoring in Music, with plans to one day pursue a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I’ve managed to dabble in many realms of the Cal Band world as a DA, TA, Sec’s Commie, and Ad Commie. Outside of playing clarinet at the usual Cal Band activities, you can find me marathoning shows on Netflix (I’m currently working on LOST), making friend-ship bracelets, and discovering the different restaurants and adventures that the Bay Area has to offer. I am incredibly honored to serve in this role on Ex-Comm, and even though I wish it weren’t my last, I eagerly await the upcoming season! Go Bears!

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Introducing the 2015Cal Band Executive Committee

The Band’s New Student Leaders Tell Us A Little About Themselves

Photos provided by Ex-Comm membersBackground photo by Tara Castro

Hey, I’m Executive Secretary Delia Peterson! I’m a Linguistics major from Middletown, New Jersey, and I play clarinet. When I’m not busy highstepping I enjoy writing, drawing, and going to cool new places with my friends. I was lucky enough to spend a semester studying abroad in Japan during my sophomore year, and my dream is to return one day to work there. One of my favorite Cal Band memories is watching the shows I helped chart while I was on Stunt last season come to life. Go Bears!

Fourth of July Parade - Saturday, July 4th, Downtown SausalitoThis year’s theme will be honoring the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco Panama-Pacific International Exposition by re-uniting a replica of the Palace of Fine Arts with the fountain in Viña del Mar park, which also came from the Expo.

AIDS Walk - Sunday, July 19th, Golden Gate ParkHang out in Golden Gate Park and cheer on walkers in the fight against AIDS. Enjoy sandwiches and a free t-shirt and mingle with friends old and new between sets. This event includes lots of playing, so get your chops ready!

Alumni Band Day - Saturday, September 12th, Memorial StadiumAlumni Band Day is a classic that you just can’t miss. Relive your time in band and pay tribute to the thousands of Cal Bandsmen who came before you. Bring joy to Cal Band fans by marching on the field and end the day at the reception at Alumni House.

Alumni Band Day and Other PerformancesHi everybody! My name is Sam Cappoli and I

am proud to call myself the 2015 Cal Band Drum Major. I am a third-year Mechanical Engineering major from Culver City, California, and while I’m not twirling, I play trumpet. Outside of Band and school, I enjoy hiking, solving puzzles, and fixing things around my apartment. Additionally, I am currently working towards a private pilot’s license and will hopefully complete ground school by the end of May. I am very much looking forward to a year of great marching and (hopefully) better football.

Hello! My name is Gabrielle Calderón and I’m a third-year major-ing in Political Economy. When I’m not studying, I play the piccolo in Cal Band. I’m also this year’s Public Relations Director and I’m super excited for the upcoming season! Before becoming PRD, I was a DA and the Fundraising Coordinator on the Public Relations Committee. Currently I am studying abroad in the beautiful city of Rome! I’ve been here for about 3 months, and it has been amazing so far. Although I love eating pasta and gelato, and explor-ing the ruins of Rome, I definitely miss Berkeley. I can’t wait to return to the Bay Area this summer to be back with Cal Band. I’m beyond thrilled to serve as the Public Rela-tions Director this year and can’t wait to be back! Go Bears!

Hi! My name is Ross Greer, and I’m thrilled to be Student Director this year. When I’m not having a blast playing piccolo at SHBs, I’m busy studying Music, Engineering Phys-ics, and EECS (I think solar cells and semiconductor devices are really cool). My hometown is El Dorado Hills, a small suburb between Sac-ramento and Lake Tahoe, where I live with my parents, three younger siblings, and my labradoodle, Lenny. In my spare time, you might find me practicing at the piano or going for a swim. I’m looking forward to a great marching season and enjoying all of the spontaneous and clever fun of Cal Band. Go Bears!

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selves and why they could not have killed Howe. Last but not least was Bronte Vance played by phonez senior and TH Man-ager, Daniel Reveles. With a very dramatic “It was me,” Reveles revealed himself as Howe’s killer. His motive? Howe was respon-sible for the death of Vance’s sister and he wanted some good old-fashioned revenge. Vance escaped to the Caribbean to live out his days in infamy.

As an event open to all of Cal Band and guests, it was hugely successful. The Murder Mys-tery Party provided a welcom-ing environment, different from game day celebrations, in which everyone could participate. The group attending was composed of new and old faces, each with a smile on their face and laughter on their lips (or murderous accu-sations, the point’s the same). It is exciting amongst an organization of ancient traditions to see a new one coming to life right before our eyes. Murder Mystery Party promises to continue on a regular basis for the foreseeable future to bring together the Cal Band in one of its favorite activities: yelling at each other and call-ing names. In all seriousness, the party was fantastically fun and is a great addition to TH social events and Cal Band as a whole.

Tellefsen Hall, the official home of the Cal Band, held its very first Murder Mystery Party on Febru-ary 21st to promote full band community and participation in a friendly, fun activity (minus the murder part). Tracy Howe, played by first year clarinet Kathleen McCully, was “killed” that fright-ful night in a flurry of drama, sass, and a whole lot of accusatory bandsmen. The event was a great success for TH and the band as a whole. Murder Mystery is a new Cal Band tradition in the making that has already proven to be a fresh, exciting event for all.

The night began quietly as people trickled in, munching on snacks and waiting with antici-pation for something to happen. Approximately 50 citizens of “Pandora” traipsed through the dining and living room of TH making wild accusations, throw-ing dirty looks, and gossiping about seemingly everyone in the room. All participants adopted their respective roles remark-ably well, and were completely devoted to making everyone else look guilty.

As the party progressed and characters’ backgrounds unfolded, it finally happened. McCully walked out of the bath-room adorned in caution tape, bullet holes, and an explanation of where she had been “killed.” It was as if someone had dropped a box of deep dish pizza and a gallon of coffee in the midst of a bunch of college kids. The party-goers flocked around McCully in the TH foyer to see who was “killed” and what was going on. People rejoiced! McCully’s character, Howe, had been a first-class pain in the butt for what seemed like the entire city of Pan-dora. Everyone hated her and many suspected her of planning the death of a high-ranking member of society just weeks before. However, now there was a killer on the loose and evidence of who it might have been. Partici-pants again were frantic in their efforts to investigate and defend themselves.

Eventually, all the Pan-dorians gathered in the living room, revealing little-known information about them-

Kathleen McCully, Clarinet ’14

Mystery Party at Tellefsen Halltasked with representing and spreading the California spirit. Cal Band alumni supported Cal Band members in logistical planning, fundraising, and advance work.

Tour stories evoke strong memories — highlights and wistful “do-over” moments from members. It’s hard to believe the

band’s last tour approaches its fortieth anniversary. Called “The Spirit of America,” the ’76 show traced American music through the years, featuring Broadway music in the second half. Tour alumni from 1976 often point to Savannah, Georgia, as a highlight, since it showed the band’s flexibility when faced with performing during a downpour. “I remember the lightning hitting the light towers on the outdoor stage, and yet we still performed because over 2,000 people came in spite of the storm,” offers Jeff Benedict (baritone ’73). “Remember getting asked if you surfed and how many movie stars you knew?” recalls Karl Bizjak (percussion ’74). Paul Stuart (trumpet ’74) mentions hoping for lobster at dinner with tour hosts in Maine. Alas, steak was served as a ‘special’ dinner to honor their California visitors, since lobster was common fare in Maine. Doug Roberts (snare ’74) recalls the discomfort of mildewed uniforms and unending hours riding the bus, known as ‘deadheading.’ Carol Dows Kouklis (tenor ’75) remembers many hosts confessing, “We were concerned about meeting students from ‘that Hippie University,’ but we changed our minds when we saw you so clean-cut in your traveling

outfits.” The traveling uniform had dark blue blazers adorned with the Bicentennial patch accompanied by powder-blue pants. Another strong memory for her was “the nightly gasp when the mannequins began marching at the beginning of the show.”

The final performance in ’76 was a welcome-home show in Zellerbach Auditorium. Chancellor Albert Bowker walked onstage to “Hello, Albert” (to the tune of “Hello Dolly!”) sung by the band. Proudly, Chancellor Bowker glowingly explained his belief that “the investment the University makes in the Cal Band is the best we make in Student Activities.” He commented that his office had been deluged by rave reviews from across the country, garnering a huge roar when he quoted a letter from Hendersonville, Tennessee: “Our whole image of the University of California has completely changed … since we saw and met these fine young people.”

Tour memories from 1976 can be viewed on Facebook. Recently, end-zone director (and ’76 tour alum) Pete Alvarez, Jr. (trombone ’71, ExSec ’74) combined his tour photos with the tour soundtrack and posted it on YouTube. The video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufRjwjxo5hs.

Happy anniversary to all tour alumni, and good luck to the Cal Band on their 2016 Asian Tour. Their performances and memories will add to the Cal Band’s tour memories.

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Spirit of America cel that each band member received from Jay Ward, creator of “Rocky & Bullwinkle” and “Dudley Do-Right.”

Kathleen McCully was the victim of the latest Murder Mystery

party hosted at Tellefsen Hall.

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2014 Scholarship WinnersRobert O. Briggs Family Scholarships

Awarded annually on the basis of musicianship to upper and lower woodwind players and a percussionist. This scholarship is awarded in honor of H. Russell Briggs, Mabel Briggs, and James Briggs.

George Miller ScholarshipsAwarded in Fall 2014 on the basis of musicianship and financial need. This scholarship was funded by George Miller, a longtime

friend and supporter of the Cal Band.

Year 1: Luis Caldera, Nicholas Clemens, Megan Dorn, Jasmine Hernandez, Belinda Liu, Kathleen McCully, Kasey Mitchell, Nicole Polo, Willie Ross Year 2: Eric Butler, Janie Honda, Nicholas Kang, Blair Kittle, Ayush Kumar, Victor Le, Tiffany ZaiYear 3: Bryce Brenda, Ayush Kumar, John LewYear 4: Jason Chang, Siobhan Clabby, Zac Commins, Marti Deans, Michael Rodriguez, Madeena Siddiqui, Andrew Woo

Baton AwardJessica Demeyer, alto ’11, Rikio Inouye, clarinet ’13 and Mandy Zheng, piccolo ’13Awarded annually to the Cal Bandsman with the highest grade point average. This scholarship was endowed by a gift from Agnes Robb, longtime secretary to UC President Robert Gordon Sproul (clarinet 1909, DM 1911).

Harold “Tut” Gerdes ScholarshipCole Urnes, bass ’14

Awarded annually to a low brass player on the basis of musicianship. This scholarship was en-

dowed by Harold “Tut” Gerdes (trombone ’35).

Herbert Towler Memorial ScholarshipJohn Lew, bass ’12Awarded annually to a third-year Bandsman who exemplifies leadership within the Cal Band. This scholarship was endowed by Janet Towler in memory of her husband, Herbert Towler (percussion ’41, SM/DM ’43 and ’44).

Robert O. Briggs ScholarshipJamie Worthy, mello ’14

Awarded annually to a high brass player dem-onstrating outstanding musicianship. This schol-arship is named for Director Emeritus Robert O.

Briggs (cornet ’48, Director 1975-1995).

Kathleen McCullyclarinet ’14

Jack Echolstenor ’14

Timothy Rosspercussion ’14

2014 Award Winners

Bell AwardMost Outstanding Senior

Noah Gilmore percussion ’11

Bear AwardOutstanding First Year

Evan Johnsonbass ’14

Sprague AwardMost Spirited First Year

Mimi Brodersonmello ’14

Ellsworth AwardMost Spirited Senior

Alan Bachpiccolo ’11

Pacesetter AwardExceptional Senior Performer

Jason Changtrumpet ’11

Our trip to the 2015 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas began with a traditional ride to Oakland Airport with high hopes and large bags packed for a long stay at the tournament. After our last near-victory at the Women’s Pac-12 Tournament in Seattle, the band was prepared to continue to spread the spirit of California throughout the South-west.

With a swift check-in at our hotel, the Tropicana, we were given the night to wander the Strip together. A number of us tried Shake Shack for the first time while others visited the World of Coca-Cola to taste soda from all over the globe.

The next morning heralded

a mid-morning call time and a noon tip-off against Wazzu. We played in a pep rally at the MGM Grand and then headed over to our courtside seats to cheer on our Golden Bears. Our team easily surpassed Wazzu in an 84-59 victory to secure our first round win and a first win in the Pac-12 Tournament since it had moved to Vegas!

During the extra days in between games we split our time between studying and exploring the Strip. Some band members indulged themselves in buf-fets, rode the High Roller Ferris Wheel, the New York, New York roller coaster, or saw Cirque du Soleil. With our extra per diem, the opportunities were endless!

For our second game, the Bears faced number one seed Ari-zona. At the pep rally, we were astounded at the number of Ari-zona fans. However, we did spot a couple Cal fans in the sea of red and played Fight with as much vigor as we could. The first half of the game was thrilling, but unfor-tunately the Bears could not hold back the Wildcats for the remain-der of the game.

Although it was our last men’s basketball game, it’s clear to see that we had an exciting season full of unforgettable upsets and victories. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to end our time with Kravish, Behrens and Tarwa-ter!

Men’s Pac-12 Basketball

set to introduce the “Main Title” for the viewers at home.

Before the second segment, traffic reporter and UC Berkeley graduate Sal Castaneda introduced himself to the band, but was grilled for wearing a red tie. After a few seconds of the band chanting, “take off that red tie,” Castaneda quickly removed his tie and replaced it with one of our Oski ties. Before introducing the band’s performance of “The Imperial March,” Castaneda reminded the viewers to “take off that red shirt!” Fortunately, the California Spirit extended beyond the confines of our own galaxy that morning. Go Bears, and May the Force be with you!

Star Warscontinued from page 1Victoria Rivas, Piccolo ’11

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CBAA Council Information

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CBAA MEMBERSHIP FORM2-year Membership renewal. Expires 6/30/17. $30 enclosed.

1-year Membership. Expires 6/30/16. $20 enclosed.

“New Member” Discount Package. Good for any first-time sustaining CBAA member. Includes: 2-year Membership, Alumni hat and polo shirt ($60 value). $30 enclosed.

Life Membership. Paid in full. Includes a free Alumni hat and polo shirt. $325 enclosed.

Life Membership. 5-year installment plan. Includes a free Alumni hat and polo shirt. $80 enclosed ($400 over 5 years).

Join the California Band Alumni Association! Your membership dues make possible such things as this North Tunnel Echo, Alumni Band Day, Cal Band Executive Committee workshops, and other projects that support both the Cal Band and its alumni. Membership entitles you to discounts on CBAA merchandise and events. New 2-year sustaining members and life members also get a free polo shirt and hat. Please send this form to:

Cal Band Alumni AssociationUniversity of California Marching Band 72 César Chavez Student Center # 4280

Berkeley, CA 94720-4280

Parents and fellow alumni should consider giving their Band alumni friends and relatives a “gift membership,” great for graduation, birthday, or any occasion.

Check here if this is a gift membership

Choose shirt size:

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Choose baseball cap type hat type:

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For performance inquiries, contact the Student Director. For all other inquiries, contact the Public Relations Director.

You can also visit us online to become a CBAA member!calbandalumni.berkeley.edu/membership

CBAA OfficersPresident

Tara Castro (916) 662-1538

taralcastro@gmail.com

Vice President Phillip Parent

(650) 504-2047 parent.phillip@gmail.com

Treasurer Doug Roberts

(707) 521-5584 droberts@santarosa.edu

Secretary Pete Alvarez

(510) 658-0341 pedroalvarezjr@sbcglobal.net

Performance Eric Dezendorf(510) 508-0100

ericdez87@gmail.com

Communications Erin Proudfoot

(510) 878-1634 erin@mwpfoot.com

Terms expiring 2016:Julian Chacon ’03Norman Chong ’74Briana Connell ’79Rick Flier ’67Andy LaBatt ’90Devrah Lawver ’99Phillip Parent ’05Dorothy Proudfoot ’92Erin Proudfoot ’92Douglas Roberts ’74

Terms expiring 2017:Chris Bailey ’70Juliette Bettencourt ’76Matt Bjork ’87Tara Castro ’05Eric Dezendorf ’05Erika Gonzalez ’03Jody Hauser ’07Jerry Taylor ’66Wade Williams ’77Vacant

Terms expiring 2018:Pete Alvarez, Jr. ’71Elizabeth Campos ’07Patricia Cañada ’08Andrew Capule ’95 Jason Clark ’99Nitzya Cuevas-Macías ’04Colin Downs-Razouk ’05Barbara Goodson ’77Tori Hirata ’06Eric Mart ’66

Ex-Officio Members:Robert Calonico ’72 Cal Band Director

Alex Dominitz ’12Cal Band Senior Manager

The CBAA Council is the governing body of the California Band Alumni Association. Its members are elected annually for terms of three (3) years. General meetings of the Council are held quarterly and are open to all Band Alumni. For more information about Council meetings contact the President. For minutes of the CBAA Council meetings, please contact the Secretary or visit calbandalumni.berkeley.edu.

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them? Visit them at any of the following websites:

Cal Band Executive CommitteeAlex Dominitz, Senior Manager

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Sam Cappoli, Drum Major (510) 643-9353 calband-dm@lists.berkeley.edu

Ross Greer, Student Director (510) 643-9353 calband-stud@lists.berkeley.edu

Gabrielle Calderón, Public Relations Director (510) 642-6704 calband-prd@lists.berkeley.edu

Delia Peterson, Executive Secretary (510) 642-6704 calband-sec@lists.berkeley.edu

Robert Calonico, Cal Band Director (510) 643-9644 calonico@calband.berkeley.edu

University of California, BerkeleyThe North Tunnel EchoUniversity of California Marching Band72 César Chavez Center # 4280Berkeley, CA 94720-4280

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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In This Issue:

Band Performances Around the Country

In Memoriam: Alumni Band Day Co-Founder David Wenrich

A Young Alumna’s Perspective on CBAA

New Traditions at TH

For additional information, write to the above mailingaddress or bandalumni@calband.berkeley.edu, or go to:

Cal Band web page: calband.berkeley.edu CBAA web page: calbandalumni.berkeley.edu

Date

Saturday, July 4

Sunday, July 19

Saturday, July 25

Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 27-30

Saturday, Sept. 12

Event

Fourth of July Parade Alumni/Student Performance

AIDS Walk Alumni/Student Performance

CBAA Council Meeting

Lair of the Bear Young Alumni Weekend Performance

Alumni Band Day, Cal vs. San Diego State

Location

Sausalito

San Francisco

Proudfoots’ home, Oakland

Pinecrest

Berkeley

Alumni Band Day is September 12, 2015Game time 2:00pm - call time TBDcalbandalumni.berkeley.edu/abd