Pitt Band Returning to UPB
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Marching Band, which will begin its annual pre-season camp on Friday, Aug. 15.
This will be the 20th year that the band will hold practice sessions at Pitt-Bradford, and the 13th year that the band will be lead by Jack Anderson, band director. The practice sessions will take place on the lawn in front of the university’s Hanley Library, and are open to the public. The band practices will be held in the morning, afternoon, and early evening each day of the camp. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and the band’s progress.
The band members will end their stay in Bradford by playing a free concert for the campus and community. Unlike in previous years when the concert was played on the lawn adjacent to Hanley Library, this year’s concert will be held on the new turf field at Bradford Area High School.
This year’s concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Before the Pitt band takes the field, the Bradford Area High School Marching Owls will perform at 2 p.m.
To commemorate the Pitt band’s 20th anniversary of practicing in Bradford, someone will get the opportunity to conduct the band during the concert when it plays “Hail to Pitt,” the university’s fight song. Free tickets will be distributed before the event begins, then one person will be chosen to lead the band.
Also, refreshments will be available at the field’s concession stand, which will be manned by members of Bradford High’s Key Club. All proceeds will benefit the club.
This will be the 97th season of performing for the Pitt band, which has nearly 250 members
This will be the 20th year that the band will hold practice sessions at Pitt-Bradford, and the 13th year that the band will be lead by Jack Anderson, band director. The practice sessions will take place on the lawn in front of the university’s Hanley Library, and are open to the public. The band practices will be held in the morning, afternoon, and early evening each day of the camp. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and the band’s progress.
The band members will end their stay in Bradford by playing a free concert for the campus and community. Unlike in previous years when the concert was played on the lawn adjacent to Hanley Library, this year’s concert will be held on the new turf field at Bradford Area High School.
This year’s concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Before the Pitt band takes the field, the Bradford Area High School Marching Owls will perform at 2 p.m.
To commemorate the Pitt band’s 20th anniversary of practicing in Bradford, someone will get the opportunity to conduct the band during the concert when it plays “Hail to Pitt,” the university’s fight song. Free tickets will be distributed before the event begins, then one person will be chosen to lead the band.
Also, refreshments will be available at the field’s concession stand, which will be manned by members of Bradford High’s Key Club. All proceeds will benefit the club.
This will be the 97th season of performing for the Pitt band, which has nearly 250 members
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