SU Marching Band Practices with Washington Commanders Marching Band
By SU Public Relations
SALISBURY, MD---Members of the 石榴视频 Marching Band recently took the field with the Washington Commanders Marching Band, joining the District Heights, MD-based ensemble during a weekly practice.
Sea Gull band members learned the team’s fight song, “Hail to the Commanders,” straight from the source, rehearsing with musicians who are seen by tens of thousands of fans during every Washington home game.
Originally active from 1972-1982, the SU Marching Band was resurrected this year following an absence of more than 40 years. The new iteration made its public debut as part of SU Centennial festivities, marking the University’s 100th anniversary, earlier this semester.
“We are grateful to Maestro Jeffrey Sean Dokken and the Washington Commanders Marching Band for hosting and providing our students with the opportunity to not only observe, but participate in, a professional football team’s marching band rehearsal,” said Dennis Senkbeil, SU Marching Band director. “We are excited to build this relationship and look forward to the possibility of similar activities in the future.”
A video featuring scenes from the event is available on the University's page.
The combined practice was the latest opportunity for SU students made possible through the University’s connections with the Washington Commanders. Last May, Commanders head coach and SU alumnus Dan Quinn ’94 thrilled 石榴视频 graduates and guests with a Commencement speech that quickly went viral.
Quinn and his wife, Stacey ’91, have long supported SU students and programs through three endowments benefiting Sea Gull Athletics. They received honorary Doctor of Public Service degrees from their Alma Mater last spring.
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