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Boston University Bands celebrates its centennial with a long weekend of performances

This event provides the opportunity to celebrate music with the Boston University bands community and friends.

Members of the Boston University Marching band. Boston University

By Ria Goveas

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Boston University Bands will host a weekend-long series of events in celebration of 100 years of music-making. Open to everyone, this event provides the opportunity to celebrate music with the Boston University bands community and friends.

Below is the schedule of events:

Friday, Oct. 21

5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: BU Men’s Hockey Pre-Game Reception

Join the BU pep band for light snacks, drinks, and refreshments at the Agganis Arena Friends and Family Lounge.

7 p.m. puck drop: BU Men’s Hockey Game

Attendees can cheer BU Men’s Ice Hockey as they open up Hockey East conference play against the University of Connecticut. 

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Saturday, Oct. 22

2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: “100 Years of Bands at BU” Concert & Reception

Attendees can listen and watch the live mega-showcase of the athletic, concert, and jazz ensembles of the Boston University Bands program, featuring original compositions in honor of the 100th anniversary. 

7 p.m. dinner: BU Bands 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner: 

Attendees can join the BU Bands community in a formal dinner with speeches from special guest speakers.

Sunday, Oct. 23

10:30 to 1 p.m.: BU Bands Celebration Brunch:

Attendees can wind down from the weekend with a casual brunch with the BU Bands community at the current Boston University Band Room.

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This event takes place the same weekend as Boston University Family & Friends Weekend as well as the Head of the Charles Regatta, so anticipate heavier than normal traffic. On-campus parking is limited; BU’s campus is located along the Green Line B trains, as well as multiple bus routes through the MBTA.

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