Comments for OU Band Alumni Association http://oubandalumni.org Showing Sooner Spirit since 1954 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:09:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on What did you think of “Band Bedlam?” by Bill Perry http://oubandalumni.org/2011/12/28/what-did-you-think-of-band-bedlam/#comment-250 Bill Perry Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:09:09 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1548#comment-250 Band Bedlam DVDs are now available by calling OETA toll-free at 1-800-879-6382. There is a 45-minute bonus video plus the original 30-minute program on the DVD. The :Amazing Grace" performance by both bands at the 2011 Bedlam game is included in the bonus video. OETA will feature more about the Pride, including interviews with current Pride members, in the January 12, 2012 episode of "Gallery" at 7:30pm - the segment is called "The March To The Stadium". Also don't forget "Band Bedlam" is rebroadcast on OETA January 3rd at 10:30pm and January 5th at 9:30pm Band Bedlam DVDs are now available by calling OETA toll-free at 1-800-879-6382. There is a 45-minute bonus video plus the original 30-minute program on the DVD. The :Amazing Grace” performance by both bands at the 2011 Bedlam game is included in the bonus video. OETA will feature more about the Pride, including interviews with current Pride members, in the January 12, 2012 episode of “Gallery” at 7:30pm – the segment is called “The March To The Stadium”.
Also don’t forget “Band Bedlam” is rebroadcast on OETA January 3rd at 10:30pm and January 5th at 9:30pm

]]> Comment on What did you think of “Band Bedlam?” by Bill Perry http://oubandalumni.org/2011/12/28/what-did-you-think-of-band-bedlam/#comment-243 Bill Perry Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:22:57 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1548#comment-243 "Band Bedlam" can now be viewed on the OETA web site: http://www.oeta.tv/programs/local/bandbedlam.html Bonus videos are further down that page, including more comments from Brian Britt. In January, OETA will continue with Band Bedlam in the Gallery program. It will show more behind-the-scenes activities for the Pride and Cowboy Band, and interview band members, both current and Alums. “Band Bedlam” can now be viewed on the OETA web site: http://www.oeta.tv/programs/local/bandbedlam.html

Bonus videos are further down that page, including more comments from Brian Britt.

In January, OETA will continue with Band Bedlam in the Gallery program. It will show more behind-the-scenes activities for the Pride and Cowboy Band, and interview band members, both current and Alums.

]]> Comment on “Band Bedlam” by Webmaster http://oubandalumni.org/2011/11/30/band-bedlam/#comment-240 Webmaster Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:21:40 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1539#comment-240 By the way, executive producer Bill Perry has told us that OETA will eventually have a way to watch the program on the Web. He'll provide us with the details when they're available, and we'll pass them along to you. By the way, executive producer Bill Perry has told us that OETA will eventually have a way to watch the program on the Web. He’ll provide us with the details when they’re available, and we’ll pass them along to you.

]]> Comment on Calendar updated by Bill Perry http://oubandalumni.org/2011/11/16/calendar-updated/#comment-224 Bill Perry Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:08:19 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1527#comment-224 We at OETA appreciate the cooperation by Brian Britt and all members of the Pride in the creation of the Band Bedlam program, and the promotional support offered by the OU Band Alumni group! "Band Bedlam" has its own Facebook page, and several video clips are already posted there. You can access it by searching for Band Bedlam or by using this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Band-Bedlam/260904950622929 Thanks! Bill Perry, Executive Producer We at OETA appreciate the cooperation by Brian Britt and all members of the Pride in the creation of the Band Bedlam program, and the promotional support offered by the OU Band Alumni group! “Band Bedlam” has its own Facebook page, and several video clips are already posted there. You can access it by searching for Band Bedlam or by using this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Band-Bedlam/260904950622929

Thanks! Bill Perry, Executive Producer

]]> Comment on Passages, October 30 2011 by Rita http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/30/passages-october-30-2011/#comment-182 Rita Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:03:19 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1514#comment-182 Dow - I'm glad you have that memory of Bob at homecoming this year.My last memory of him was as Grand Marshall at OU's homecoming parade in Oct 2010. Dow – I’m glad you have that memory of Bob at homecoming this year.My last memory of him was as Grand Marshall at OU’s homecoming parade in Oct 2010.

]]> Comment on Passages, October 30 2011 by Dow Dozier http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/30/passages-october-30-2011/#comment-181 Dow Dozier Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:42:38 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1514#comment-181 So sad to hear about Bob Barry's death. I was just with him Homecoming Saturday at the Gaylord Journalism homecoming. Went over there after lunch with the OU Band alumni. I even had my picture made with Big Bob, and he seemed to be perfectly OK, in good spirits and full of recollections. By a strange coincidence, I just today (Sunday) mailed in a donation to the new Bob Barry scholarship fund at the J-School. From the Good News side, Happy Birthday to Coach! So sad to hear about Bob Barry’s death. I was just with him Homecoming Saturday at the Gaylord Journalism homecoming. Went over there after lunch with the OU Band alumni. I even had my picture made with Big Bob, and he seemed to be perfectly OK, in good spirits and full of recollections. By a strange coincidence, I just today (Sunday) mailed in a donation to the new Bob Barry scholarship fund at the J-School.

From the Good News side, Happy Birthday to Coach!

]]> Comment on Homecoming 2011 open thread by Steve Fry http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/23/homecoming-2011-open-thread/#comment-180 Steve Fry Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:23:28 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/23/homecoming-2011-open-thread/#comment-180 Wow...it was soooooooooo good to see my "family" again. Loved the time we spent in the Union just talking with each other and sharing and laughing about our experiences in the Pride. Wish it could be more than just once a year. Truly appreciate the time the officers spend in making all of our weekend truly wonderful and special. I loved being in our little hard-core pep band that we formed under the bleachers in the south end zone after we were finally "encouraged" to vacate and left our seats...just in time to save us from the downpour! I really, really had a blast! Kudos to all who stayed and played... Wow…it was soooooooooo good to see my “family” again. Loved the time we spent in the Union just talking with each other and sharing and laughing about our experiences in the Pride. Wish it could be more than just once a year. Truly appreciate the time the officers spend in making all of our weekend truly wonderful and special. I loved being in our little hard-core pep band that we formed under the bleachers in the south end zone after we were finally “encouraged” to vacate and left our seats…just in time to save us from the downpour! I really, really had a blast! Kudos to all who stayed and played…

]]> Comment on Homecoming 2011 open thread by Jim Harrell http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/23/homecoming-2011-open-thread/#comment-179 Jim Harrell Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:35:36 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/23/homecoming-2011-open-thread/#comment-179 The evening was great in spite of the weather. We got close together. :) It was great seeing friends ... it keeps getting better! We love the Sooners to win ... but sometimes you don't. We love 'em anyway and we will put another "W" up real soon because ... like the PGA ... these guys are good!!! Looking forward to the coming game at K-State and next year's homecoming. The evening was great in spite of the weather. We got close together. :) It was great seeing friends … it keeps getting better!
We love the Sooners to win … but sometimes you don’t. We love ‘em anyway and we will put another “W” up real soon because … like the PGA … these guys are good!!!
Looking forward to the coming game at K-State and next year’s homecoming.

]]> Comment on Got photos of Homecoming? [updated] by Matt Horton http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/25/got-photos-of-homecoming/#comment-178 Matt Horton Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:19:36 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/?p=1511#comment-178 2011 Pride Alumni Band pregame and halftime performance videos online for viewing at: http://www.avprostudios.com/pride/performances.html 2011 Pride Alumni Band pregame and halftime performance videos online for viewing at: http://www.avprostudios.com/pride/performances.html

]]> Comment on Homecoming 2011 open thread by Nick Nicholson http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/23/homecoming-2011-open-thread/#comment-175 Nick Nicholson Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:38:11 +0000 http://oubandalumni.org/2011/10/23/homecoming-2011-open-thread/#comment-175 Kudos to everyone who worked behind the scenes doing logistics to all those that flogged their Pride alum friends to get them out, off the couch and into the alumni band to participate! A couple of things to suggest: 1. The alumni band this year was about 80 to 90 folks larger than last year, yet it looked like we actually had fewer seats in the stadium. As a tuba player, please remember us and be kind. (One tuba player requires three stadium seats not as a luxury, but as a necessity). 2. It would be tremendously cool if we could not only march up the field at halftime with Pride (as we did), but what if we to play a stand tune or two with them during the halftime as well? We have the time... :-) Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn't remind everyone to send in their Coach Letters, stories and anecdotes. Since homecoming, I have received about fifteen more. Fantastic! Keep them coming!! Send to: PrideAlumBook@gmail.com Thanks! N Kudos to everyone who worked behind the scenes doing logistics to all those that flogged their Pride alum friends to get them out, off the couch and into the alumni band to participate! A couple of things to suggest:

1. The alumni band this year was about 80 to 90 folks larger than last year, yet it looked like we actually had fewer seats in the stadium. As a tuba player, please remember us and be kind. (One tuba player requires three stadium seats not as a luxury, but as a necessity).
2. It would be tremendously cool if we could not only march up the field at halftime with Pride (as we did), but what if we to play a stand tune or two with them during the halftime as well? We have the time… :-)

Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind everyone to send in their Coach Letters, stories and anecdotes. Since homecoming, I have received about fifteen more. Fantastic! Keep them coming!! Send to: PrideAlumBook@gmail.com

Thanks!

N

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