Another first for UofL Bands! Under the direction of Dr. Amy Acklin, the UofL Symphonic Band has been invited to perform at the 2016 College Band Directors National Association – Southern Regional Conference in Charleston, SC on February 18. The Symphonic Band will perform a preview concert on Sunday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Comstock Hall at the School of Music. This concert is free and open to the public. The Symphonic Band will also perform…
Read MoreCMB Bugler 2011-2013, Member of UofL Cardinal Marching Band 2009-2013 The CMB extends its greatest sympathy to the Ward family for the recent loss of Chad Ward. Chad was a recent alumnus of UofL, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He was a beloved member of the Cardinal Marching Band for 5 years and represented the trumpet section at the highest level. He was the first student to win the title of “CMB Bugler,” a…
Read MoreDuring July 2015, the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble, directed by Frederick Speck, was featured in performance at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles International Conference in San Jose, California. Ensembles invited to perform at the WASBE Conference were selected based on the decisions of an international jury, through the review process of evaluating recordings of recent live concert performances. Along with Speck, Amy Acklin, Associate Director of Bands, also conducted, and Professor of Saxophone,…
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