Golden Wave Alumni Band Day
The annual Alumni Band Day allows alumni the opportunity to play and march during halftime with the current Baylor University Golden Wave Band. Marching at halftime has been a treasured part of our alumni experience since our founding in 1986.
Alumni Band Qualification: Any past member of the Golden Wave Band (MCC or Baylor) who marched at least one season and has completed their undergraduate degree at a college or university or is no longer enrolled in a college or university.
Friday, September 19 – Welcome Reception
Location: Slow Rise on the Brazos (1621 N MLK Jr. Blvd., Waco)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
This meet-and-greet reception will be a wonderful opportunity for fellowship among alumni. You do not need to attend the Friday Welcome Event to participate in Golden Wave Alumni Band Day on Saturday. Appetizers will be provided. Additional food will be available for purchase.
Saturday, September 20 – Band Day
Join us for what promises to be a great day of marching, fun, fellowship, and tradition as we celebrate our 39th Anniversary. Your participation in the Golden Wave Alumni Band ensures that the tradition of returning each year to “march forever down the years” will endure.
Schedule of Events
(*all times subject to game kickoff time)
- 5.5 hours before kickoff – Registration, McCrary Music Building
- 5 hours before kickoff – GWAB Rehearsal, Allison Indoor Facility
- 3 hours before kickoff – Dinner with Golden Wave Band and GWAB Business Meeting
- 2 hours before kickoff – Bear Walk
- 1 hour before kickoff – March to McLane
- 15 minutes before kickoff – Pregame
- Game time – In stands with Golden Wave Band Members
- Halftime – Perform with the Golden Wave Band for an alumni halftime show
- 5th Quarter – Post-game concert immediately following the game
- Post-Game – March back to Allison Indoor Facility for dismissal
Support the Golden Wave Club Excellence Fund
An Important Message from Dr. Isaiah Odajima
Dear Golden Wave Alum,
We hope to see you September 20 at Golden Wave Alumni Band Weekend for all the festivities and a special opportunity to support future Music students!
Many of you may remember we lost one of our own, David Grotberg, in 2016. David was a beautiful light to those who were around him and an extraordinary young man whose love for God was inspiring. His energy and passions for the activities in which he was involved, including the BUGWB, was akin to an amazing force of nature.
Similarly to David, the Grotberg family, has been a beacon of God’s love, of His light, and His faithfulness to us. Clark and Diane, and the entire family, have lifted the university through the creation of the David Grotberg Golden Wave Band Scholarship Fund.
To raise funds for this scholarship, The Golden Wave Band donated our last retired set of uniforms to the Grotberg family so they could create authentic, hand-crafted bags made from the material. The bags are a wonderful keepsake and an opportunity to you’re your pride and commitment to the Golden Wave Family.
Sincerely,
Dr. Isaiah Odajima
