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Football
Warming up with the traditional pre-game march across campus, the Boston College Band then performs a concert at Commander Shea Field, where Boston College fans gather for tailgating. With over 150 members, the band then marches to section H of Alumni Stadium, where they do their part to help the Eagles emerge victorious.
The highlight of each game day is the halftime production. In past years, the band has been joined by the dance team and color guard to perform stirring versions of Stravinsky's "Firebird," "Phantom of the Opera," "Les Miserables," a Fifties rock 'n roll revue and music from "West Side Story," "Aladdin" and the Beatles.
After each football contest, the Boston College Band stays in the stands, victorious or not, and plays "Alma Mater" while the football players stand in front of them with their gold helmets raised high.
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Hockey
While marching around the concourse of Conte Forum before the opening face-off, the Boston College Band begins all home hockey games by playing "For Boston". They then take their seats, in the top of section H and play an assortment of music during stoppages of play. Immediately following a quick strike by the Eagles, the band fills the arena with the fight song "For Boston". During intermissions the band plays a variety of music, keeping the Boston College fans entertained.
The Boston College Band also travels to the FleetCenter for the annual Beanpot Tournament as well as other Post-Season events to support the Eagles in front of capacity crowds.
Basketball
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Sitting behind the net, the band is present for all home basketball games. Playing an assortment of songs in between whistles, the Boston College Band rallies the support of the Boston College Superfans. With the help of the band and the support of the fans, Conte Forum becomes an encouraging environment for the home Eagles to soar. Opposing players, coaches, and fans are often distracted by the atmosphere created by the band and Superfans of Boston College.
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Director of Bands:
Sebastian Bonaiuto
Assistant Director of Bands:
Sara Hathaway
Phone:
617-552-3018 (Bands Office)
Email:
bands@bc.edu
Mailing Address:
Boston College Bands Program
Conte Forum
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
For more information, visit the BC band's web site: www.bc.edu/bands
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