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The Boston University Marching Band performs on Commonwealth Avenue during the 2021 Matriculation ceremony. The band honored iconic female singers from the 80’s by performing songs by Whitney Houston, Madonna and more at their show on Saturday. SHANNON DAMIANO/DFP FILE

BU Marching Band goes back to the ‘80s with home show

Martha Kolpien October 23, 2023
The Boston University Marching Band performed their home field show, “Ladies of the ‘80s,” at the BU Track and Tennis Center on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Bu band

BU Bands celebrates its centennial anniversary with high spirits

Emily Wyrwa October 20, 2022
BU Bands, made up of the Marching Band and Pep Band, celebrates 100 years.
BU Orchestra concerts canceled, COVID-19

Orchestras, bands, ensembles cancel semester’s last performances, rehearsals due to COVID-19 surge

Xiaoya Shao May 3, 2022
Despite numerous cancellations in some groups, some Athletic Bands will nonetheless press on with performances.
The BU Big Band and Jazz Combos I and II kicked off the BU Bands Homecoming weekend at the College of Fine Arts Concert Hall Thursday night with their first in-person concert since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. LUWA YIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Jazz Band is back to perform in-person, kicking off Family and Friends Weekend

Isabel Chambers October 21, 2021
The Big Band and two Jazz Collectives took the stage at the College of Fine Arts.
Boston university pep band performs in marsh plaza

Boston University Pep Band finds connection, success despite pandemic limitations

Colin Boyd March 4, 2021
Boston University's Pep Band finds ways to march on, find connection and keep their skills sharp despite pandemic restrictions, not stopping for a "single beat."
BU Pep Band bringing the noise at athletic events

BU Pep Band bringing the noise at athletic events

Liam O’Brien February 15, 2018

It’s the second overtime of the opening round of the 66th annual Beanpot tournament and nearly every ounce of buzz in the TD Garden has leaked away as midnight quickly approaches. The crowd has been...

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