Utica High School Marching Band

Utica High School Marching Band (UHSMB), under the direction of their new Instrumental Music Director, Keri Pruse, have been busy preparing for marching band season. Of course, Mrs. Pruse’s husband, a football coach, may call it “football season.”

Mrs. Prused joined the Utica High School faculty in July. She brings a strong background and expertise in musical instruction to both Utica and to Eppler where she also teaches in the afternoon. Upon accepting the position, she barely had a chance to unpack her baton when she immediately started working with Utica’s marching band. This year’s show theme had been chosen and drill set, but within days of starting she took over 100 kids to band camp at CMU where they really got busy putting the show together. Many hours of hard work later they are excited for fans to see.

2015 A Band Odyssey!

In this space traveler’s journey, you will find yourself transported to a galaxy far, far away. Traveling back in time; walking on sunshine; visiting a stratospheric galaxy and circling the planets in joyous mirth. You are going to love this star party!

Musical Selections:

· “Also Sprach Zarathustra”

· “Great Moments in Cinema – Part 1” ~ with selections from “Star Wars” and “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” by John Williams

· “Walking on Sunshine”

· “Halo” Theme

· “Jupiter” Melody from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst

In addition to stellar musical performances, you won’t want to miss all the cosmic surprises the Color Guard has planned for this year’s show. Look for their fun creative touches throughout.
The drumline will warp you to another dimension and leave you in awe. You won’t want to miss this. Be sure to come on out and enjoy the show! You can catch it during any Utica home varsity football game.

Upcoming Utica home games: 9/11, 9/18 (Homecoming), 10/2 and 10/9. Kicks off is at 7 pm. The band marches over to field and performs a pre-game at about 6:30 pm.

Swinehart Field is located across the street from Utica High School on Shelby Road. One block west of Van Dyke and just north of 21 Mile Rd.

In addition to home football games, you can catch UHSMB in a couple of local parades this fall. They will be in the Richmond Parade on Sunday afternoon September 13. As part of Richmond’s Good Old Days festivities the parade will kick off on Main Street at 1:30 pm. Later in the season, on November 21 (that’s the Saturday before Thanksgiving), UHSMB will participate in the Macomb County Santa Parade in downtown Mount Clemens. UHSMB is proud to represent their community in these events and appreciates your support.

Please don’t forget to come support your love of music at the annual Band-A-Rama where all four UCS high schools unite to put on an epic show. Band-A-Rama will be on October 4, 2015 at Runkel Field by Stevenson High School located at 39701 Dodge Park in Sterling Heights. Show starts at 7 pm. Proceeds from Band-A-Rama contribute to the Louis Gonda Memorial Scholarship program further enhancing music opportunities for UCS students.