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MIAMI, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2002)
- La Banda del Sol is the newest member of the Florida International
University School of Music. The inaugural marching band for the
university, La Banda del Sol will be comprised of more than 100
members who will audition for spots in the history-making group.
Marching band audition dates are:
- Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"We're looking for talented individuals
who want to make history," said Marching Band Director Greg
Martin. "This group of musicians will encompass the international
flavor of South Florida and will definitely be a treat for all
who watch them."
All prospective members must perform an audition on their particular
instrument or flag. The audition must take place during the audition
dates or an audition tape may be sent to the FIU School of Music.
Anyone who is a student at FIU or who enrolls in the one-credit
marching band class at FIU is eligible to be a member.
FIU recently started its Courtside Players, a 30-member basketball
band that plays at each of the home games.
For more information on the band or for audition information email
Martin at gmartin@fiu.edu,
call 305-348-1137 or visit www.fiu.edu/~music/gpb/
Media Contact:
Aileen Izquierdo
305-348-6999
izquierd@fiu.edu
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