The Alumni Band joined together for a great night of music and fun at 13th annual Alumni Band Reunion & Performance on November 2, 2018. Since inception in 2006, members of the Alumni Band and former band directors have participated in the reunion.

Prior to their performance on Friday night, alumni  gathered in the Prof. Taverna Band Room on campus, socialized and rehearsed for their big night at the Brother Martin vs. Jesuit football game. They also received their official t-shirts and sheet music.  Then, alumni, family and friends attended a Homecoming Tailgate Party hosted by the Advancement Office with great food and music. Participants also met current band members and shared stories about what it is like to be member of the Crusader Band.  Then, the Alumni Band headed into the stadium joining the Crusader Band in some musical numbers and performed a few of their own. During halftime, the Alumni Band joined forces with the Crusader Marching Band and members of the Junior High Band for an outstanding performance on the field.

The Crusaders defeated the Jesuit Blue Jays by a score of 16-8. It was an all-around successful night and great time to be a Crusader!

Thank you to our musicians, volunteers, faculty & staff, Advancement Office, Rhen and Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Christopher Bailey ’86, Dominick Caronna ’85, David Connick ’88, Michael Connick ’81, Mike Hotstream ’90, Gavin Labourdette ’10, Frank McCaskell ’81, and Mark Messina ’06 for serving on the committee. For further information on the Alumni Band Reunion, please contact the Advancement Office at 504-284-6700.