Red Rage! Marching Band
**** Perform at the Kentucky Derby **** National Television Coverage ***** Bowl Appearances *****
RED RAGE! and The University of Louisville Marching Band 
Comprised of only college students, The University of Louisville Marching Band is considered the Musical Ambassador for U of L. The group performs at all home football games and select away games and has made nine Bowl Game appearances in the last decade. These include the Orange Bowl, the Motor City Bowl, the Humanitarian Bowl, the GMAC Bowl and the Liberty Bowl. The University of Louisville School of Music Ensembles has been cited by the Board of Trustees as one of ten programs to bring national distinction to the University of Louisville. The band rehearses on a State-of-the-Art Practice Facility, compliments of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, complete with fencing, water fountains, a sound system, lights, storage, observation tower, bleachers and a shelter.
In addition, The University of Louisville Marching Band represents U of L at internationally recognized events such as The Kentucky Derby and the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies. The band has performed on MTV and has had musical greats join them in performance such as world renowned trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis. The group has also been featured, along with Patrick Henry Hughes, on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FOX Sports, Good Morning America, College Sports Television, ABC World News Tonight with Charlie Gibson, the Oprah Show, Inside Edition and ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
RED RAGE! is a program within the Marching Band, comprised of only college students, which provides performance and student leadership opportunities. The performance groups are in the areas of jazz , a spirit band and a brass ensemble. RED RAGE! performs at high profile events such as the Captain’s Celebration of the Ryder Cup, Bands of America, The Great American Steamboat Race, the Louisville River Bats Baseball games.
The RED RAGE! program includes Leadership classes and training for students from the band staff at the University of Louisville School of Music. Student Leadership Teams include the areas of Marketing/Communication, Alumni Relations, Health and Fitness and Student Ministries. Ideas and vision of the students are published in the RED RAGE! Report which is distributed nationally.
Members of The University of Louisville Marching Band and RED RAGE! receive college credit and are eligible for financial assistance. For more information on how you can join these groups, please contact:
Dr. Greg Byrne
Associate Director of Bands
University of Louisville
School of Music
Louisville, KY 40292
greg.byrne@louisville.edu
502-852-4665
A Trumpeter and his Dad
A success story for the disabled and bands has unfolded over the past year. The story involves a trumpeter and his dad in the University of Louisville Marching Band. The student is blind and has a rare disorder which will not allow him to stretch his limbs. He is confined to a wheelchair and his dad is his partner for life.
The story started so innocently. He wanted to be a part of the game day atmosphere at his university. He became a member of the marching band. His dad, Mr. Hughes, attended all the rehearsals and learned the drill along with his son, Patrick Hughes. This team caught the eye of the local media and national media.
Patrick and his dad have been featured in Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio, ABC World News Tonight, Good Morning America, College Sports Television, Fox Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Oprah and is the recipient of the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award. Patrick is the first non-athlete to receive this award. In 2006, Patrick and his dad were included in ABC’s People of the Year.
On the morning of November 7th, 2007, the Hughes family received a knock on their door from the crew of ABC’s Extreme Makeover - Home Edition. The family learned that they are going to receive a new home makeover. Details of when this show will be aired will be posted as soon as that information is available. http://eliteextremedream.com
Mr. Hughes, Patrick’s Dad, will be the first recipient of the Band Parent’s Award, named in his honor, by Music for All, Inc. at the Bands of America National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 16th, 2007. http://www.musicforall.org 
Patrick is also a member of the University of Louisville Trumpet Studio. Patrick studies privately with Dr. Michael Tunnel, Trumpet Professor at the University of Louisville.
You can learn more about Patrick on his web site at www.patrickhenryhughes.com You can also see the ABC interview by going to the Extreme Makeover Home Edition web site and searching for Patrick Hughes. The ESPN/Disney Award Presentation can be found on youtube. The video is so large you will need to view two separate videos.
The youtube videos can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IohdtoLjoU0 http://youtube.com/watch?v=mmXWVGR0zpk
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Greg Byrne
Associate Director of Bands
University of Louisville
502-852-4665
greg.byrne@louisville.edu
Members
Members of the Marching Band represent all majors on campus and all levels of ability. Many incoming students believe that you must be a music major to be in the band. Although we encourage music majors to join, the majority of students in the organization are not music majors and are enrolled in various degree programs throughout the University. All students receive one academic credit for Marching Band. The U of L Marching Band also welcomes students enrolled in the Metroversity program.
New Member Registration:
Interested in joining the U of L Marching Band? Click here to fill out a Prospective Member Registration Form.
Scholarship / Costs
Every U of L Marching Band member receives a scholarship toward their Spring semester tuition. Each new member is guaranteed a minimum of $1,000.00 for their participation in the 2009 Marching Band. There are no costs associated with being in the band with the exception of purchasing shoes, socks, a band t-shirt, a band hat and paying for occasional uniform dry cleaning.
Drum Majors Amanda Adkins, Adam Yankowy & Wendy Frazee
Travel
The University of Louisville Marching Band performs at all home games and select away games. Each year, the entire band travels for at least one overnight trip. On occasions, a pep band will travel to select games as well. The band will perform at any post bowl appearance at which the football team participates. The team is on a roll with nine consecutive bowl appearances. These include the Motor City Bowl in Detroit, the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, three appearances at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, two appearances at GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, the Gator Bowl In Jacksonville, Florida and the Orange Bowl in Miami.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Band Camp
Each member must attend band camp! All staff, section leaders are required to begin camp on Tuesday, August 12. Percussion and Guard begin on Thursday, August 13th. All others begin on Saturday, August 15th. Camp concludes on Sunday, August 23rd. 
Band Apparel Order Form & Photos
A portion of each item purchased helps fund the band banquet.
Apparel Items: Adobe PDF Document
Apparel Order Form: Adobe PDF Document
2009 - 2010 U of L Marching Band Schedule
Band Camp Dates
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Band Camp is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th through Sunday, August 23rd. Each Day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m.. Sunday rehearsals will begin at 1:00 p.m.. At the conclusion of each camp day, a social event is planned for you.
Note - Percussionists and Guard Members Begin Camp on Thursday, August 13th.
Thursday, August 13: All Percussion and Guard Members Report for Camp
Saturday, August 15: All Instrumentalists Report for Camp
Sunday, August 23: Last Day of Band Camp
Monday, August 24: Classes begin
Fall 2009/2010 Performance Schedule - (Some Times TBA; Schedule is tentative and subject to change)
September 5 U of L vs. Indiana State 7:30 p.m.
September 19 U of L vs. Kentucky @ Kentucky TBA
October 2 U of L vs. Pittsburgh 8:00 p.m.
October 10 U of L vs. Southern Mississippi TBA
October 24 U of L vs. Cincinnati @ Cinci. TBA and Exhibition Performance at Butler High School
October 31 U of L vs. Arkansas State TBA
November 7 KMEA State Marching Band Contest – Hosts TBA
November 14 U of L vs. Syracuse TBA
November 27 U of L vs. Rutgers TBA
Spring - Marching Band does not meet during the spring but we’ll pull together for the following performances:
April ? (TBA) Spring Game Scrimmage
April 24 Performance with Arturo Sandoval and the Louisville Orchestra
April 30 Pegasus Parade
May 1 Kentucky Derby
CID Program
What is a "CID?" (pronounced KID)
CID is short for CARDS IN DEVELOPMENT. Each new student that joins the marching band is designated as a CID. This title is lifted at the end of the new member's first year, upon completion of their first performance at the Kentucky Derby.CID CAMP is designed for a CID to learn the marching style, music and traditions of the University of Louisville Marching Band without the presence of veteran members. This provides the entering class an opportunity to learn and bond without being overwhelmed in a new environment. When the new members arrive, each CID is paired with a returning member. The selected returning member will become the CID's Parent. The two become partners for the week and also become lifelong friends.
Kentucky Derby
The University of Louisville performs "My Old Kentucky Home" each year at the prestigious Kentucky Derby. This one-of-a-kind experience is televised nationally and exclusive to marching band members. In 2004, World Renowned Trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis joined in on the fun! Listen to the full version of "My Old Kentucky Home" 
played by the UofL Marching Band!
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World Renowned Trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis and the |
The Kentucky Derby |
Marching Band Alumni
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Red Rage
RED RAGE! is a program within the Marching Band, comprised of only college students, which provides performance and student leadership opportunities. The performance groups are in the areas of jazz , a spirit band and a brass ensemble. RED RAGE! performs at high profile events such as the Captain’s Celebration of the Ryder Cup, Bands of America, The Great American Steamboat Race, the Louisville River Bats Baseball games.
The University of Louisville is proud to have Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Service Organization within the band program. This organization is founded on the principals of leadership and service and is available to students wishing to enhance their collegiate band experience. For more information, please contact Dr. Greg Byrne.
