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Birth Of A Band

I am a first year student who is
very interested in music,
specifically stage band. On arrival
here last fall I was dismayed to hear
that the University of Virginia had
no stage band at all, although it had
a fine band, orchestra, and a great
pep band. After talking to the
musical director. Joel Lazar, and
the bands' Vice President. Steve
Mershon, I learned that there were
many students who, as I, wished
the emergence of a University Stage
band.

So, with Steve's and Mr.
help, a stage band has finally been
formed here recently, and I am
happy to announce that, along with
its addition of newly arranged
stage band music, the stage band
sounds great. Finally there is a stage
band at U. Va. for all jazz-oriented
musicians! I hope all interested
musicians will feel free to attend
any practice regularly scheduled
every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in
the band room at Old Cabell Hall.

If any additional news is needed.
I may be reached at 295-7642 and
will be glad to answer any
questions.