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Green Garter Band
MUS 395/695
Eric Wiltshire, director

The Green Garter Band is a select group of twelve players that has developed into the most versatile, high-energy, well-known musical group on campus. Student leadership and an active student group involvement have made this group truly exceptional. From rock and roll, to swing, to pop, this band can play it all. A faculty member advises this group, but tune selection, arranging, logistics, and even performance opportunities are decided by the student director and the members of GGB.

The Green Garter Band performs for all UO Women's Volleyball home games, UO Women's Basketball home games, and serves as the core unit of the Oregon Basketball Band. Each year, the GGB also gives approximately 20-25 performances at special Athletic Department events, for the UO School of Music and Dance, for the University at large, and at various special events within the community. GGB is very popular; therefore the performance schedule is heavy, but the rewards are great. Come be a member of the one and only Green Garter Band. You will remember it for the rest of your life!

Green Garter Band members are awarded a full instate scholarship. Auditions are held as positions in the band open. Candidates for membership are required to be enrolled as a full-time student and have at least one year of Oregon Marching Band experience. Members must participate in both the Marching Band and Basketball Band while in the band, and finally, have more fun than humans should be allowed!

For further information about the Green Garter Band, visit the GGB Home Page at http://ggb.uoregon.edu.