News release from the University of Saint Francis:
Aspiring musicians invited to USF Marching Pride Band Day
(February 3, 2016) — The University of Saint Francis invites student musicians to participate in USF Marching Pride Band Day on Saturday, February 13. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a meet-and-greet where students and parents can meet current USF Marching Pride band members in the USF North Campus gymnasium, 2702 Spring Street.
During the band’s rehearsal, teachers and parents will have an opportunity to speak with Rick Cartwright, dean of the School of Creative Arts, and lunch will be provided by the University of Saint Francis. After lunch, participants are invited to Hutzell Athletic Center to support the USF women’s basketball team as they take on Taylor University at 1 p.m. Following the game, there will also be opportunities for students to audition for available USF marching band talent scholarships.
Those interested in participating in this event can contact Band Director Steven Kandow at 260-399-7700, ext. 8024 or skandow@sf.edu and provide the student’s name and current school.
The remaining USF marching band audition dates are as follows:
- Friday, February 12
- Friday, March 4
- Friday, May 13
To schedule an audition on these dates, call 260-399-8064. Individual auditions are also available by contacting Steven Kandow.
About the University of Saint Francis
Founded in 1890 as a comprehensive university in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, the university designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. The university will open a Downtown Fort Wayne Campus in the fall of 2016 that will feature business, entrepreneurship and music technology programs. Currently 2,300 students from a broad geographic region attend USF for its academic excellence.
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