This time it's for the band. The ND Marching Band just received the Sudler Trophy. According to the Sousa Foundation, "The purpose of the Sudler Trophy is to identify and recognize collegiate marching bands of particular excellence that have made outstanding contributions to the American way of life. The Sudler Trophy will be awarded biannually to a college or university marching band which has demonstrated the highest of musical standards and innovative marching routines and ideas, and which has made important contributions to the advancement of the performance standards of college marching bands over a number of years."
Not too shabby! The award was given to the band today at the Midwest Clinic - an international band and orchestra conference that's held in Chicago every year around Christmas (my dad used to go every year!).
Congratulations to the Notre Dame Marching Band - Go Irish, Beat Hurricanes!
Can you tell I'm a proud band mom???
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And that I'm a proud band aunt?? Wow, this is super cool. Who knew this existed?
And I love these tidbits about the trophy: The trophy consists of a marble base with a bronze drum major astride a football stadium. The drum major stands 22.5 inches tall, the same measurement as one standard 8 steps to 5 yards marching step. The award is produced by Dieges and Clust, who also make the Heisman Trophy.
Jane Graf posted about this on Facebook. I was happy to chime in that Percussion rules!
I just found out that my High School marching band won its state tournament this year--a 2010 twofer!
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