Welcome Marching Band Alumni!
Whether you know it as the Bullet Band or the Bullets Marching Band, we hope you will join us for the celebration of our 115th Anniversary during Homecoming Weekend 2024! This historic occasion is a testament to the legacy, spirit, and enduring camaraderie that has defined our band for over a century.
Join Us in Celebrating 115 Years of Excellence!
This anniversary brings us together as a family to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Whether you marched last year or decades ago, you are a vital part of our rich history, and we want to celebrate with you!
What's in Store
- Reunion Performance: Dust off your instruments and join us for a special alumni performance. Need an instrument? We have you covered!
- Memory Lane Exhibit: Relive the glory days with photos, videos, and memorabilia showcasing the band's journey through the years.
- Alumni and Friends Reception: Enjoy a night of libations and reconnect with friends past and present.
- Special Guest: We are pleased to welcome Dr. John William "Buzz" Jones as he returns to the podium and leads our band once again!
Reconnect and Reminisce
This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet current band members, and see how the band has evolved while staying true to its roots. Share your stories, laugh over fond memories, and create new ones as we celebrate together.
Get Involved
We would love for you to be an active part of this celebration. We welcome your help creating our memory lane exhibit. If you have photos, videos, or memorabilia you'd like to share please contact us at bands@gettysburg.edu.
Schedule of Activities
Friday, September 20
Events with asterisks (*) require registration.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4:10–6:00 p.m. | 2024 Bullets Marching Band Rehearsal Memorial Field Alumni and friends are invited to observe all or part of the 2024 band's rehearsal. |
| 7:00–8:30 p.m. | *Alumni Band Welcome, Remarks, and Rehearsal Schmucker Hall - Paul Recital Hall All alumni band performers. Get your commemorative T-shirt here! |
| 8:30–10:00 p.m. | *Band Alumni and Friends Reception Schmucker Hall - Ehrhart Reception Area (2nd Floor) All band alumni and friends are invited to attend. Hors d' oeuvres and open bar included with registration. |
Saturday, September 21
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | *Alumni Band Rehearsal Memorial Field Alumni rehearsal with the 2024 Bullets Marching Band. |
| 11:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | *Bullets Marching Band 115th Anniversary Celebration Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium Kickoff may be at 1:00 p.m., but the festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. with the warm-up and march through campus! (Meet outside Schmucker Hall) The Alumni Band performs on field with the 2024 Band during Pregame at 12:45 p.m. and is encouraged to perform in the stands throughout the game. Cheer on the 2024 Band during our halftime show, 1970s Spectacular! |
| 1:00 p.m. | Football vs. Christopher Newport Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium |
| 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. | All-Campus Party The Attic, West Building |
Registration
All band alumni planning to perform on field, in the stands, or attend the Friday night reception must register in advance through Gettysburg College Alumni Engagement. Registration for the 2024 Alumni Band and 115th Anniversary of Bands at Gettysburg includes the Friday evening reception (Hors d' oeuvres and open bar) and a commemorative T-shirt which serves as your gameday uniform.
Registration for the 2024 Alumni Band and 115th Anniversary will open soon through Alumni Engagement.
Thank you for being a part of our history and for continuing to support our marching band family. Here’s to 115 years of music, tradition, and lifelong friendships!
See you at the celebration!