SUMMER 2016 - Cal Band Alumnicalbandalumni.berkeley.edu/nte/pdf/NTE_Summer2016.pdfSUMMER 2016 Gillian Perry, clarinet ’14 ... Coldplay is confirmed, and music ... dollars to fly

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Pete Alvarez (trombone ’71) was recently honored by the Cal Band for serving as a field director for 40 years. He is also this year’s Tony Martinez Award winner. Tara Castro (clarinet ’05) and Colin Downs-Razouk (alto ’05) sat down with Pete to talk with him about this amazing run, and his history with the Band.

TC: What work did you do at Cal?

PA: From 1976 to 1985 I worked for Parking Services at the garage that is right outside BRH. Things changed where I wasn’t allowed to be in the little booth anymore. I had to go out and write tickets, which I hated. I decided I needed to get out. I spent the majority of my 25 years at Cal with the Student Learning Center.

TC: How did you get started field directing?

PA: One day in 1976 Bob Briggs came out to my little booth in the BRH garage and said, “I’d like you to be a field director.” I said, “Sure, I’ll do

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

SUMMER 2016

Gillian Perry, clarinet ’14 Well, the secret is most

definitely out. After a couple of agonizing months of secrecy, three full days of missing classes, and one unforgettable performance, members of Cal Band can finally comment on their experiences as a part of the halftime show for Super Bowl 50!

Day 1: Monday, January 25thHour 1 — We are greeted

by Super Bowl officials Sean and K.P., our participation with Coldplay is confirmed, and music and poopsheets are handed out - the excitement is tangible. Jamie Cerny (trombone ’13), a member of Stunt says, “K.P., the producer that worked with us, had a very specific image in mind for the show. She gave us formations that she wanted to see on the field, and it was up to us to make them happen.”

Hours 2-3 — We line up alphabetically and enter Maxwell Field. Yes, it takes this long.

Hour 4 — Practice ends early! Also, we are told that we are changing everything we just learned. As Cerny notes, “it was an interesting experience, working with people who weren’t

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An Interview with Pete Alvarez

Kathleen McCully, clarinet ’14

Armed Forces Bowl: A Hometown Experience

After over 24 hours of flight delays, the last newman landed safely just hours before Friday morning rehearsal. Though it was off to a bumpy start, the Cal Band embarked on a journey not undertaken in the past eight years. Bandsmen spent a small part of their winter break in Fort Worth, Texas, supporting the Bears in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.

For a few bandsmen, including me, the bowl game was a unique experience because we are from

necessarily acquainted with the way a marching band moves.”

Day 2: Friday, January 29thHours 1-2 — In BRH (grateful

to escape the rain), we run through our music for the first time. Bob Calonico points out all the places in the music where we’re going to be featured once we record with Coldplay.

Hours 2-3 — We’re off to Memorial Stadium! Sean and K.P. were kind enough to hand out ponchos and feed us in North

Texas, some even being from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. While I had to drive about two hours to arrive in Fort Worth, a few were a mere 30 minutes away.

“It was just generally exciting not to have to take a plane over and be able to drive 40 minutes and be at a Bowl Game with Cal Band … in Texas … really close to where I live!” newman Cynthia Zhou (baritone ’15) said. “It was the best kind of coincidence.”

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game for the first time without having to spend hundreds of dollars to fly out to Berkeley,” second year Megan Dorn (alto ’14) said.

Away trips are a really neat part of Cal Band, giving bandsmen the opportunity to experience different cultures and travel to places they might not otherwise visit. Having a local on the trip seems to make it even more interesting as they can show you around the best parts of the city, tell you useless factoids that you

may not ever remember, and really enrich the experience for everyone.

“I got the chance to show some of my friends in Cal Band my hometown,” Dorn said. “Because I had a car with me, I could take them wherever they wanted.”

Additionally, it makes it more fun for the locals as well. Even when you are not from the specific city, introducing friends to a little part of your world via

Tunnel. This is when we really begin learning our drill. According to Jessica Trinh (clarinet ’12), “the atmosphere was full of energy and excitement!” Oh, and rain. Lots of it.

Hours 3-4 — Soaking wet, but still not complaining (ok maybe a little bit), we gather around and learn that the next rehearsal will be in Levi’s Stadium and will feature the “talent,” aka Coldplay, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars. We

Cal Band members in Santa Clara before the Super Bowl.

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The North Tunnel EchoTara Castro ’05

CBAA CommunicationsCommittee Chair

Alyssa Ransom ’13 Cal Band Public

Relations Director

Contributors

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The North Tunnel Echo is a joint publication of the University of California Marching Band and the Cal Band Alumni Association, Inc. © 2016 California Band Alumni Association, Inc.

Colin Downs-Razouk ’05Editor

Tara Castro ’05Barbara Goodson ’77

Ross Greer ’11Kathleen McCully ’14

Gillian Perry ’14Rachel Pringle

Alyssa Ransom ’13Ben Taube ’12

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Basketball Trips 2016: Seattle and Las Vegas

I’d like to begin this article with a quick confession as outgoing StuD: I’m not a basketball fanatic. Sure, I know most of the rules, and I’ve become unusually proficient at anticipating timeouts, but rarely could I tell you our teams’ records and standings, or what exactly it means to be a “four seed.” But the fandom that does come easy to me — and the rest of our Band — is enthusiasm for our players. We support them through every game, win or lose, and to me the Pac-12 and NCAA tournaments are our one chance to really get to know the team.

Between proximity (front row seats at every game, sharing the same hotel after) and a common goal (please let us stay on this trip just one day longer), Cal Spirit is at its peak at these tournaments. And even though I’m not a true fanatic, after watching our team go undefeated in Haas and watching our itinerary return dates pushed later and later, I could tell this travel season was something to be excited about.

First, we attended the Women’s Pac-12 Tournament at Key Arena in Seattle. I’ll spare you details of the games themselves, since those of you who are fans have surely seen them in action and know the results, but to say we were going into this one a bit dismayed is an understatement. After a tough regular season schedule and anticipating the loss, we had our bags packed and ready to turn around and fly home. Boy were we wrong!

Something clicked for our women’s team in Seattle. Penina Davidson was playing each game perfectly; every run she made ended with a score. Mo Mosely, whom we

had rarely seen playing, subbed in when Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Kristine Anigwe fouled out and scored the game-winning field goal! As the clock ran down to our victory, we laughed at Cal Spirit Coordinator Diane Milano’s nervous stance, realizing some flight schedules would need to be re-booked, and hearing some frantic band and spirit members realizing they wouldn’t be home so soon to work on homework and projects.

Throughout the tournament, seeing the expressions on the players’ faces as they came by the Band for post-game high-fives was priceless, whether laughter and smiles from a victory, or subtle tears from a loss, we all felt closer to the team, watching their season culminate in such a shocking high after a rough season. StuD Stephen Ramaley certainly fostered a fantastic relationship with our team, playing their requested hits in the hotel lobby, including Beyonce’s Formation from Super Bowl 50. A personal highlight for the band came from our game against UCLA. Over the overly-dramatic legato omnibus of Sons of Westwood, Cal Band imitated passengers on a roller coaster, and once we shouted “EAT MY SHORTS,” the women’s bench could no longer take it; players and coaches alike turned to look at us, huge grins on their faces.

The Men’s Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas was the opposite story. After receiving the phew-now-we-won’t-miss-Bob’s-Wind-Ensemble-Concert first-round bye, we were expecting a pleasant ride straight to the finals. Diane even had our MGM Grand Victory Buffet on the itineraries! With a change in lodging from the usual Tropicana to the glamorous New York, New York, we were certainly hoping to stay as long as possible, but an extremely stressful overtime period

against Utah sent us back to Berkeley. Our last game gave us all minor heart attacks, including Oski, who was apparently so thrilled to go into overtime he deemed it appropriate to jump into my arms while I was conducting (thank you, adrenaline!). Our beloved mascot then ran forward to “rave” with the tenors. Shrieking and laughter ensued after an excited Oski spun his head clean off his body. “OSKI! NO!!! YOUR HEAD!!! GET YOUR HEAD!!!!!” I can’t think of a more fitting image to

describe the excitement of the Band as we went into the overtime period. Sure, we’ve had better endings, but seeing our players perform so well gave us all high hopes for the NCAA tournament.

Those hopes were immediately crushed, however, after arriving at the NCAA tournament to news of star senior Tyrone Wallace having broken his hand, followed by Jabari Bird’s injured back taking him out of the game, and an early foul-out from Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Jaylen Brown. Hawaii’s victory in Spokane ended our tournament a bit early (and broke every Cal fan’s bracket), but we still managed to have a fun trip and interact with our players. A few outstanding memories came from our flight home; as we all peeped over our seats to catch sight of the players sitting in front, one of our newer trumpets, Rees Parker (trumpet ’15), decided to nap before takeoff, and opened his eyes just in time to see a (lost and confused) basketball player sitting next to him. The smirk on Rees’ face when the player realized he was sitting in the wrong section was unforgettable.

As a final note, the Band was happy to spend one final tournament season with Diane Milano, Cal Spirit Coordinator, retiring this year. Diane, affectionately known as “Dirty Di” during post-victory celebrations, is always a hit with the band, bringing her fun (and our per diem) to our every destination and looking out for us on our travels. For anyone curious to know the men’s basketball team’s favorite Cal Band music, Diane finally asked Brandon Chauca and Nick Kerr in the hotel hallway: “All of that Taylor Swift music.” We will miss traveling with Diane, and would also like to extend our thanks and appreciation to our awesome chaperones Pete Alvarez (trombone ’71) and Zack Bruno (alto ’02). Go Bears!

Ross Greer, piccolo ’11

The Cal Band in Seattle with the Cal Women’s Basketball Team.

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while we were jamming, which was AWESOME,” Krishnamurthy recounts. “I’m gonna keep those sticks forever.” We also have the pleasure of chatting with conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Hour 7-the end (late) — WE ARE FED! And, fit for uniforms. The bright pink, yellow, and orange uniforms are definitely overwhelming at first, but once everyone is fit, they seem to be just right for the show we had seen in the works. We leave the stadium only to return less than twelve hours later, exhausted but definitely excited.

Day 4: Thursday, February 4thHours 1-2 — Once again

we go through security only to discover that our neighbors in UC Choral Ensembles are joining us in this rehearsal!

Hours 2-4 — Ushered back and forth from the practice field to the stadium, we run the show a few more times, but this time in full uniform. Before we reenter the stadium, Bob reminds us that, “you don’t want to be that one person to mess up on national

television.” When running through our show we had to incorporate, as Cerny would say, “a laundry list of notes.” There would be “edits to the show that we would need to accommodate for the next rehearsal, with no time to practice in between,” says Cerny, which while difficult, was doable.

We weren’t the only group making changes: Beyonce’s outfit always seemed to be new, Coldplay’s Chris Martin no longer crowd-surfed for his entrance, and the “Viva Flags” (tall flags that surrounded the stage when Coldplay performed Viva La Vida) seemed to have a little difficulty with their positioning and timing.

Hour 5 — We load the truck up with our instruments and head home.

Day 5: Friday, February 5th, aka the LAST day

Hours 1-4 — We do one run of the show, beginning to end. It is definitely beginning to feel real now.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY:9:00am — We load the buses

depart singing Fight for California.Day 3: Wednesday, February

3rd, aka the LONG dayHours 1-3 — Anxious to

be in the stadium and in the presence of all the performers, we are ushered from security checkpoints to the stadium.

Hours 3-5 — Outfitted in fancy portable radios, we finally start rehearsing in the stadium. Just a couple of feet away from the other performers, it is safe to say we are all a little starstruck. Pedro Chinchilla (tenor drum ’15) recalls, “Coldplay, Beyonce, AND Bruno Mars all in one spot ... enough said!”

Hour 6 — As the sun goes down, we watch a cart of pizza get wheeled past us and learn that Will Chambers of Coldplay will be joining us to record. Surrounded by microphones and giddy with excitement, we play our parts in Paradise, Fix You, and the Finale. Susheel Krishnamurthy (snare ’15) is lucky enough to personally interact with Mr. Chambers. “We gave him my second pair of sticks to hold

and take one last trip to Santa Clara!

10:30am — Well, OK, not quite Santa Clara. We are now at a secret holding area with all the other halftime cast.

11:00am-3:30pm — Wow, wow, wow! We are all suited up and ready to perform! The game is playing in a tent on our practice field, and we are “patiently” waiting.

5:30-5:42pm — The fastest 12 minutes of our lives. The crowd is erupting in cheers, we are focusing harder than ever on our show, and the halftime show for Super Bowl 50 is officially on!

6:00-8:00pm — Finally able to release to the public the fact that we were involved in this performance, our social media pages are now erupting. Family members send us blurry pictures taken of us from their televisions, and we all swear never to remove our wristbands. I think we all agree with Mary Munoz (piccolo ’15) that this “is definitely an experience I [we] will never forget!”

Pete Alvarez Interviewit!” Up until that point Bob was on the west sideline, the student director on the east sideline, and they had two alumni in the end zones. At a tailgate Bob said, “How long do you guys plan to do this?” At the time the football team wasn’t so bad. We thought we might get to a Rose Bowl. Richard Schroebel and I said, “well how about we say we’re gonna do this until we go to a Rose Bowl?” Bob Briggs said, “That sounds great! That’ll happen soon.” This was probably around ’78 or ’80. We hadn’t been to a bowl game since ’59. In ’79 we went to the Garden State Bowl. Between the three of us, we decided we’d stay on until we got to the Rose Bowl. (all laugh)

TC: Is that still the plan?PA: We got close with Tedford.

Even last year I took Albert Locher aside and asked, “How long do you plan to do this?” He came up with a logical answer. He said “well there’s no reason for me not to.” So, it’s indefinite.

CDR: What trip was the most memorable?

PA: They all blur, but it would be when the women’s basketball team went to the Elite Eight in

New Orleans. The women’s basketball team is very grateful for the Band and they recognize and hang out with the Band. The flight back had such energy!

TC: We got to go to Princeton. You were probably on that trip. We took the train to New York, which was our very first New York experience. Only twelve hours in New York!

PA: I had sworn I would never go back to NYC, ever again. It just so happened that by pure circumstance I was in Manhattan on September 11, 2001. After that I said I would never go back. Princeton was an important trip because I did go into Manhattan. I went to the Trade Center site and walked in Battery Park. It was really emotional.

CDR: Which shows stick out in your memory?

PA: My absolute favorite show was one I marched in - the Perfect Show at SC.

TC: Ah, you were in the Perfect Show! When you were part of the Perfect Show, were people aware that this was happening?

CDR: Did it feel perfect at the time?

PA: When you look at the

film, you can see the energy on the sidelines during jog off. Bob Briggs’ reaction - you can tell that something special happened. That’s near the top. The very first time the Cal Band performed the Michael Jackson show in 1992, that was another energizing show. You could see the crowd go crazy for Thriller.

CDR: Did they do the Thriller dance?

PA: They did do the Thriller dance. To see Bob Briggs react to it, during jog off and after it, was just memorable beyond belief. That was another one of those hard-to-repeat moments.

TC: What was his reaction?PA: Oh, he always used to do

his fists (pumps fists in the air) and he always talked about his chills. Super Bowl 50 is right up there with those two. To be quite honest, I had no idea who Coldplay was. I knew who Beyoncé was. These kids were so excited! None of them complained that they couldn’t take their phones in. None of them complained about anything. They were flying high! I was on the sidelines and ... there she is! [Beyoncé] Right there! It was just incredibly exciting.

CDR: How do you balance life, work AND Band?

PA: It’s not bothersome for me. Especially since I’m retired from the University, I’ve got lots of time to do lots of things. I like it when I’m actually able to direct the Band. So when they are facing me, Bob will cut out and I do get nervous, which is why I go to one rehearsal during the week. It got to a point where I would direct the students in Sons of California and I would raise my hand for them to do the hat salute and they would follow me. That’s always been fun.

CDR: How did you manage to keep doing this for forty years?

PA: I just have an absolute love for doing it. I don’t know anything else! If they’ll still have me, I’m going to be there. As I get older I can feel it. It is a long day. I have yet to see the Cal Band perform from anywhere else but on a ladder. I’ve never been in the stands yet to see them burst out of the tunnel. That’s pretty good, in one way! I look forward to the day that I can, but that’s not going to happen soon.

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Introducing...

the 2016Cal Band Executive

CommitteeThe Band’s

new student leaders tell us a

little about themselves.

Ex-Comm photos provided by Ex-Comm membersArmed Forces Bowl photo by Alyssa Ransom

My name is Alyssa Ransom and I am the PRD for 2016! I’m an unconventional Sociology major with a two-year background in biology. I proudly play phonez, but I love to take pictures of performances as well. My hobbies include playing ukulele, planning events, and going to weddings. If you ever have an idea to help Cal Band with publicity, send me an email!

Good day all, my name is Alexander Ewing, and I’m the 2016 Drum Major. I play the trombone. I’m a third year in school and Band, and I’m a double major in Molecular Cell Biology and Music. On top of being in Cal Band, I’m also in the University Chamber Chorus, the top choir on campus. While I do have a lot of fun singing, being in the Cal Band is still where all of my best memories are. Through thick and thin, I know I owe Cal Band the greatest effort I can put in, because it has given me the best friends, days, and moments of my life.

Hey there! I’m Jason Fernandes, third year Cognitive Science Major and the 2016 Cal Band Senior Manager. I play the baritone. I’m from Concord, California, just about 30 minutes east of Berkeley. I enjoy flying kites, tap dancing, and fishing. I’d have to say that my favorite Cal Band memory was the bus ride back from FTP my newman year.

Hi, my name is Tim Niemann and I’m the 2016 Executive Secretary. I play the mellophone and I’m a third year intended Economics major. I’m from Redding, California, where I was raised on a diet of hiking, kayaking, and spending a significant amount of time with my grandparents. When I’m not taking attendance or going to class, I enjoy playing guitar, exploring the nooks and crannies of San Francisco, and getting lost in the bookstores of Berkeley.

Hi, I’m Stephen Ramaley, a third year Computer Science Major and the 2016 Cal Band Student Director. When I’m not waving my arms around in front of the Band, I like playing mellophone instead. I’m originally from Elk Grove, California, just south of Sacramento. I’m a huge nerd for marching band arrangements and like to listen to them in my free time. I am looking forward to a great 2016 marching season. Go Bears!

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your state’s culture and attractions is really personal and I absolutely loved it. I got to spoil my section and some of my friends a little bit with the use of my car, and unlike the mellos, the clarinets were able to drive to Torchy’s Tacos instead of walking along the freeway.

“I thought it was funny seeing how people reacted to things like [Raising] Cane’s and Torchy’s,” Zhou said. “I know that everywhere we go, there are ‘the places’ to eat, but for people to be seeing my home state’s fast food shops as sources of such excitement made me laugh.”

I also had the pleasure of treating some bandsmen who had later flights on the day of departure to a stereotypical trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Ironically, I had never been there, so it was a new experience for me as well. We ventured through a strange petting zoo, tried many an olive oil flavor, talked to longhorns, and made fun of overpriced boots. We then proceeded to drive much too far around the metroplex in search of Braum’s Texas ice cream before it was time to depart again at the airport.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed bowl game and it was really great to be home with family and the people that have become my family all at the same time, sharing with everyone a little bit of my new life at university and a little bit of my old life at home. I felt so much pride

in Cal Band and in Texas, even though there were lots of jokes made about Billy Bob’s Honky Tonk, how excessively friendly folks were, and how far away anything exciting (A.K.A. Dallas) was. I had a lot of fun and I think among the craziness of traveling and learning two shows the morning of the performance, everyone else did too. The Armed Forces Bowl of 2015 will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Cal Band Basses at the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas.


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Big Game is in Berkeley this year, so you know what that means: it’s time for the Cal Band Alumni Reunion! We will gather on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Spenger’s Fish Grotto in Berkeley.

What happens at reunion? First, we enjoy cocktails in the Spenger’s banquet room (now located by that huge bar out front). It’s a time to have a drink (or two) and meet up with your Cal Band Alumni friends. You just never know who you will see! Then we

Reunion UpdateFriday, November 18 at Spenger’s

Cal Band alumnus Jeremy Adler ’08 was exceptional at birth. Along with his twin brother Pierre, another Cal Bandsman, Jeremy was born with an extremely rare disorder that prevented him from breathing deeply enough whenever he fell asleep.

To stay alive, Jeremy had to be ventilated by a machine as he slept. He had a tracheostomy until he was 18 years old, marked by a plastic apparatus visible in his neck.

Because of his “trach,” Jeremy could not venture into a pool or the ocean. His condition made it risky to nap on long car rides. He could not go camping. Long-distance travel — including to many Cal away games — was a logistical challenge of finding power sources for his ventilator.

Jeremy lived with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome all of his days. He was different from the other kids, and then from the other adults. But Jeremy persevered, and he accomplished great things during his too-short life.

In honor of Jeremy’s Golden Bear spirit, his family and friends established a scholarship fund in his name for Berkeley students through the Cal Alumni Association.

Jeremy was born November 17, 1985, in Oakland. He became a scholar, attorney, musician, and unrivaled Cal fan. He had a boundless curiosity and blade-like wit. His intellect threw off light.

But what defined him more than any of that was his loving and generous nature. There was an unfailing goodness about Jeremy that lifted everyone around him, starting — but only starting — with his family and friends, who adored him.

Jeremy was honored with both the Regents Scholarship to UC Davis and the Incentive Awards Scholarship to UC Berkeley. He chose to join Pierre — his brother and best friend — at Berkeley, and all things Cal became one of Jeremy’s many passions.

A high school drum major, Jeremy promptly joined the Cal Band and rocked the tenor drums, winning the Sprague Award as the most-spirited newman. He switched to bass as a senior in order to enjoy his last year in Band beside his brother.

Jeremy’s passions and commitment to Berkeley extended beyond Cal Band. He wrote for Berkeley Political Review and the Daily Californian, and served with the Berkeley School Volunteers. While compiling a nose-bleed GPA, he held after-class jobs at the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, Social Security Administration, and the Bancroft Library.

In 2008, Jeremy graduated from Berkeley with a degree in political science. Berkeley awarded him its Highest Distinction in General Scholarship citation. He also was on the Dean’s List, a recognition bestowed on students whose performance places them in the top four percent.

The legal arena eventually captured his imagination, so he earned a juris doctor in 2013 at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, graduating cum laude. Jeremy spent much of his free time in Chicago on charitable efforts and continued to root for the Bears from the Midwest.

He later worked for the Kirkland & Ellis firm in San Francisco.At the time of his passing, Jeremy was engaged to be married to

Rachel Pringle, his love since their years together at Berkeley.

IN MEMORIAM

The family that Jeremy completed includes Pierre; their parents, Charlene Kibby and Richard Adler; stepfather Anthony Kibby; step sister Jillian Kibby; and a cherished clan of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

For all his strengths, there was something overwhelming about the world that Jeremy, in a vulnerable moment, could not quite conquer. We will never know what that something was, only that it caused him to leave us. Jeremy died on December 4, 2014.

Jeremy spent his last Saturday crowd-surfing in the student section at the final Cal football game of the season. He was surrounded — and hoisted like a king on his throne — by his many Cal Band friends. It only made sense to Jeremy’s family to honor his love for Cal by supporting future Bears.

They were delighted to award the inaugural Jeremy Theriault Adler Scholarship to UC Berkeley freshman Kyle McEntush this past fall. Kyle is a brilliant student, a thoughtful and generous young man, and, yes, a devoted fan of all things Cal.

From Danville, California, Kyle worked hard in high school to earn the grades that brought him to Berkeley, but still found time to help others. He tutored fellow students in a wide range of subjects and served as a docent at the Museum of San Ramon Valley. As a member of the California Scholarship Federation, he pitched in on campus cleanups and donation drives. And in his role as a San Ramon Student Ambassador, he devoted himself to those struggling with drug abuse and bullying. Kyle is majoring in chemical engineering and is a budding digital developer as well, with a couple of game apps to his credit.

Jeremy didn’t just give back; he gave first. We hope that you will consider donating to the scholarship in honor of Jeremy’s generosity and unbridled Cal Spirit.

You can donate by going to www.jeremyadlerscholarship.org or by phone at (888) CAL-ALUM.

In doing so, you will carry on Jeremy’s legacy in the most meaningful way — by making a real difference in the lives of deserving students. Go Bears!

Jeremy Adler, Percussion & Bass ’04

have a terrific dinner with a short program featuring this year’s Tony Martinez Award winner Pete Alvarez. This award — which is presented every two years — is given to a Cal Band alum for his or her sustained service to the Band, the CBAA, and the University.

After all this fun comes the best part of the evening — a performance by the Cal Band! Former Student Directors get into the act, and everyone enjoys old and new Cal Band favorites.

What? You’re not yet five years out from being in Band? Don’t let that stop you! At the very least you’ll be able to heckle your younger friends who are still performing.

So put this fun event on your calendar now!


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2015 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: Brian Chang, Isabel Honda, Sabrina Kaufelt, Patrick SchoolYear 2: Luis Caldera, Nicholas Clemens, Megan Dorn, Jasmine Hernandez, Belinda Liu, Kathleen McCully, Kasey Mitchell, Timothy RossYear 3: Eric Butler, Jane Honda, Nicholas Kang, Alexis Ponce, Tiffany ZaiYear 4: Ayush Kumar, John Lew, Nicole Polo, Cheyanne Rofe

Baton AwardBrandon Wong, clarinet ’14Awarded 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 ScholarshipTerran Brown, bass ’14

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

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

Herbert Towler Memorial ScholarshipJanie Honda, trumpet ’13Awarded 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 ScholarshipJames Rigassio, trumpet ’15

Awarded annually to a high brass player demonstrating outstanding musicianship. This

scholarship is named for Director Emeritus Robert O. Briggs (cornet ’48, Director 1975-1995).

Eric Yuclarinet ’15

Allan Levytenor ’15

Damon Andersonpercussion ’15

2015 Award Winners

Bell AwardMost Outstanding Senior

Kristina Hoh clarinet ’12

Bear AwardOutstanding First Year

Harry “Hal” Clarkbaritone ’15

Sprague AwardMost Spirited First Year

Sarah Manthorpealto ’15

Ellsworth AwardMost Spirited Senior

Maggie Yehpercussion ’12

Pacesetter AwardExceptional Senior Performer

Chad Ummeltenor ’12

Oral Histories Project UpdateOver the last two decades,

Dan Cheatham (bass drum ’54, DM ’57) has documented the Cal Band Oral History Project. More than 30 interviews are on the Cal Band Alumni website. They feature Cal Band leaders and champions, as well as influential campus figures.

Another 30 oral histories have been transcribed but still need to be proofread and reviewed by the interviewees. One of the main bottlenecks we’ve encountered is contacting interviewees and reviewing the transcript with them.

If you did an interview but have not yet reviewed the transcript — or it’s been gathering dust over the years — please send a

note to [email protected]. Even if you’re not interested in reviewing your transcript, we’d appreciate hearing from you, so we know we can move ahead with finishing your oral history.

All completed oral histories — and a list of those currently in review — are available at calbandalumni.berkeley.edu/history/interviews.

We also welcome volunteers who’d like to help proofread transcripts, and any tips for contacting outstanding interviewees.

Except from Chris Lanzafame’s (alto ’75, DM ’78) oral history:

“I came from a smaller high school with a fairly small band,

and never had played a large state convention or some of the honor bands that some of the other Cal Bandsmen had the opportunity to go to. We sat in there [at Cal Band rehearsal] with our 120 musicians overseen by upper classmen. Of course, they all knew their music. The first time we played, I remember getting chills. It was quite an exhilarating experience. The sound was unlike anything I had ever heard. Of course, I had heard the Cal Marching Band on the field during the games my parents had taken me to, but there was nothing quite like being in the rehearsal hall with all the power and all the excitement completely surrounding you. I do not think I played a single note;

I was just so overwhelmed with the power of the Band. The other thing I remember which brought chills to me was singing. I had never sung a note in my life other than at church once or twice. I remember Mr. Briggs helping us learn how to cut off the syllables, how to enunciate and other concepts that were completely foreign to me since I had never been in a choir. I think the songs made more of an impact on me musically through the four years I was in the Band than actually playing the instruments. To me that was something very emotional that I will never, ever forget.”

Lizz Campos, alto ’07 and Katie Fleeman, piccolo ’09


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Terms expiring 2017:Chris Bailey ’70Juliette Bettencourt ’76Matt Bjork ’87Tara Castro ’05Eric Dezendorf ’05Jody Hauser ’07Alec Stewart ’01Jerry Taylor ’66Ashley Whittaker ’09Wade Williams ’77

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

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