The University of Georgia Redcoat Band: 1905-2005

by Robin J. Richards

Overview

The University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band has grown from 20 military cadets in 1905 to more than 350 musicians and auxiliary members performing complex and entertaining halftime shows all over the Southeast today. Throughout the past century the Redcoats have been invited to participate in every major bowl game in the country and in the inaugural parade of Jimmy Carter in 1977. The University of Georgia Redcoat Band: 1905-2005 covers the first 100 years of one of the finest musical organizations in America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738516844
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/25/2004
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Author Robin J. Richards, a member of the Redcoat Band (1995-1997 and 2002-2004), has compiled a visual history of the band, including its members and the many events and trips taken to cheer on the Bulldogs to victory. A graduate from the University of Georgia in 1998 and a veteran of the Redcoat Band Drumline, he is currently a graduate student at UGA and serves on the Redcoat Band Properties Crew.