MARCHING BAND 2009
WELCOME!
The UTC “Marching Mocs” entertains Tennessee’s most diverse audience. Our fans and spectators come from all walks of life and we perform shows to which each can easily relate. The goal of the Marching Mocs (MM’s) is to be as entertaining as possible while providing a solid experience in music education for future teachers. We use the most effective methods of music and marching instruction while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere that will allow you to excel while having fun. Though you will be learning contemporary methods for teaching and cleaning drill, there will always be something new to work on, and you will never be bored from doing the same show week after week.
Marching Mocs Miscellanea
- Artists covered since 1999 include The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Van Morrison, Motley Crue, Metallica, No Doubt, Michael Jackson, Barry White, Stevie Wonder, Alice in Chains, System of a Down, Kiss, OutKast, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Santana, KC and the Sunshine Band, Parliament and Bootsy Collins, Tina Turner, and many many more.
- Our Marching band is one of the most innovative non-prop-oriented programs in the country synthesizing styles of show band, traditional band, and drum corps.
- The Marching Mocs work on one main half time show while simultaneously preparing three others. In addition to our Exhibition show, we perform a patriotic show with the City of Chattanooga Pipes and Drums, a Band Day Show with 16 high schools from the surrounding area, and a homecoming show with alumni.
- Members get paid to march and are supplied all expenses when we travel. We do not go to all away games, which provides just enough free weekends to study and relax between game weeks.
Schedule
2009 Season Schedule
| September 2 | Pep Rally, Miller Plaza. Arrive 11:30AM, depart 12:30PM |
| September 3 | (Pep Rally Cancelled) Game vs. Glenville State, 7PM |
| September 12 | Game vs. Furman, 6PM |
| September 21 | Pep rally, Heritage Plaza (outside Student Center). Arrive 11:45AM |
| September 25 | Pep rally-Golf Cart Parade. Arrive 11:40AM |
| September 26 | HOMECOMING |
| October 10 | Exhibition |
| October 17-18 | At GA Southern, overnight in Savannah, GA |
| October 19-20 | FALL BREAK |
| October 31 | BAND DAY Game vs. Western Carolina, 2 PM |
| November 14 | ARMED SERVICES DAY Game vs. Citadel, 2PM |
| November 21 | At Alabama, Pep Band trip, possible overnight |
| November 30 | Possible Dept. Christmas Concert |
| December 5 | Parade- report downtown at 5:20PM (location TBA). Parade begins 6:00PM. Possible Dept. Christmas Concert |
A MESSAGE FROM THE BAND DIRECTORS
Welcome to UTC and the Marching Mocs. Over the past 10 years we have worked hard to turn the MM’s into a marching band program that reflects the diversity and culture of the students. We are Tennessee’s most integrated band and represent all styles of music and marching traditions. There may be a few of you wondering if you will have time for marching band. I am constantly answering questions from parents regarding how much time you will be given for study and how well you will do with your academic pursuits if you are in band at UTC. You will be less busy than when you were in high school. We practice six hours per week and have games on Saturdays. We do perform in exhibitions but only travel over night one weekend per year. Do not be misled into believing that not being in band will give you more time for studies. Band students are more involved on campus and research indicates that the more involved college students are on campus the more likely they are to experience success. Make the right decision to surround yourself with other students that love what you love and will support you in your academic endeavors. The Marching Mocs is not just a marching band, it is a community of bright, interesting, and talented young students that are there for you when ever you need them. Come join us and make memories and friends that will last your lifetime.
Dr. Stuart Benkert
Director of Bands
Welcome to the Marching Mocs! Band at UTC is a lot of fun. We play a wide variety of music, including a lot of stuff you probably listen to on the radio as we tend to play the newest, most popular music. We also travel (we went to Charleston, SC last season) and you get paid to march! Rehearsals are a lot of fun too; Dr. Benkert is very funny and laid back (but don't tell him that). I hope you will join us this season. Please feel free to email if you have any questions.
Dr. Erika Schafer
Assistant Director of Bands
