Alumni Band Reunion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006
Lee Elliff Pound
(417) 625-9355

 

JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - All alumni of Missouri Southern State University's Band program should mark their calendars for a very special Homecoming reunion, scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 13 and 14, 2006.

 

Band alumni and loved ones are invited to visit with old friends and their alma mater during Homecoming weekend.

 

Alumni Band Director Rusty Raymond and Assistant Band Director Dr. Cheryl Cifelli will coordinate the band's practice and and performance.

 

"We want to hear from all former Missouri Southern Band members and we want you to play in the first-ever Alumni Band performance," says Lee Elliff Pound, Missouri Southern Alumni Director.

 

Members will meet in Phinney Hall at 10 a.m.on Saturday, Oct. 14 for a practice performance. Parking will be available for you in the Webster Hall parking lot. Then, the Alumni Band will perform at Pre-Game Ceremonies.

 

Group seating will be available during the football game and a special reunion reception for Alumni Band members will be held on campus immediately following the football game in Phinney Hall.

 

The Homecoming weekend begins with a Friday night Awards Dinner at the Ramada Inn of Joplin. Those who are traveling in for the weekend, can reserve in a block of rooms at the Ramada Inn. Be sure to ask for the MSSU Room Rate of $55.

 

Please fill out the enclosed form and return it to the Alumni Association office by Monday, Sept. 25 in order for shirts to be ordered and make sure music and/or instruments are needed.

 

Alumni Band Reunion and Organization Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 14
10 a.m. Alumni Band Rehearsal
Phinney Hall
Parking in Webster Hall Parking Lot

 

11:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Parade on Campus
Bring the family to watch

 

1:15 p.m. Meet for Pre-Game Ceremonies
North End Zone on Track
Fred G. Hughes Stadium

 

Pre-Game Performance

 

2 p.m. Game Kick Off
MSSU Lions vs. Missouri Western Griffons
Reserved Seating for Alumni Band Reunion
Note: Alumni Band members and family seating available only through Alumni Office

 

Following the Game:
Alumni Band Reunion, Phinney Hall, Missouri Southern campus
Game Day Attire/Alumni Band T-Shirt

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Reservations available by printing off and filling out form below. The form must be returned to:MSSU Alumni Association/Alumni Band Reunion $10 per Band Member

OR: Interested parties should call (417) 625-9355 to sign up.

 

Name: _______________________ Class Year: _____

Spouse: __________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: ______ Zip: _________________
Years Played in Southern’s Lion Pride Band: __________________________________
T-Shirt Size: ________________________

Instrument: _________________________

I will bring my own instrument _____________________________________________
I need an instrument loan from MSSU _______________________________________

Amount Enclosed: $ __________________ # Attending: ________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

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