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Boston University Treblemakers performing at Melissa Gilliam’s inauguration. The Treblemakers were among the student groups asked to perform during inauguration week. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student performers take stage during historic inauguration week

Lindsay Gould September 30, 2024
To celebrate the historic inauguration of Boston University’s president, Melissa Gilliam, BU student groups showcased their various talents the week prior to the inauguration. The events united singers, dancers and musicians across campus to not only honor Gilliam, but commemorate a new era in the University’s history.
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.
The Boston University Pep Band performing during the men’s basketball game at Case Gym Nov. 12. No matter how well or how poorly Terrier sports games play out, the band’s roaring music invigorates players and fans alike. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s gameday soundtrack is back with the Pep Band’s return

Brendan Nordstrom November 17, 2021
The Boston University Pep Band has returned to the stands alongside fans, providing a steady backing beat for Terrier athletic events.
bu women's hockey

Women’s hockey sweeps UNH in season-opening series

Belle Fraser October 3, 2021
The Boston University women's hockey team opened its season with two wins against the University of New Hampshire.
boston university pep band performs in front of the george sherman union

BU Bands discuss keeping up morale through changes, restrictions

Molly Farrar April 8, 2021
Students discussed adapting to keep playing their instruments and stay a part of the BU community.
musicians play in a concert at the college of fine arts

CFA brass, woodwind performers can return to in-person rehearsals

Vanessa Bartlett March 24, 2021
BU reversed the decision initially made due to safety concerns at the beginning of the semester.
PAIGE WARD/ DFP FILE

BU removes brass and woodwind players from group performances

Rin Velasco January 22, 2021
Boston University will restrict students who play brass or woodwind instruments in any college or club from performing in group ensembles due to COVID-19 guidance, according to College of Fine Arts School of Music’s Michael Barsano.
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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