Briarcrest Band Alumni

A place for alumni of the Briarcrest band program to stay in touch

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Class of 1981

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Class of 82

11 members

The Fraternal Order of I…

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Tubas

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Trombones

9 members
Jazz Band

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Bloopers & Blunders of others' Half-Time Shows

Added by Philip Taylor

Wendy Huges

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SIUE's Percussion Ensemble

Added by Dave Knowlton

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Welcome to the official networking site for Alumni of the

We hope this site will serve as a useful place for us to catch up with each other. Please note that, if you join, you can create a member’s page to tell everyone about your life. There’s a great forum for leaving messages and having online discussions. You can add and join groups and there is even a chat room and IM—the link to which can be found at the bottom right of each page.

If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback for the reunion, group, or website, please let us know! The email address is briarcrestbandreunion@gmail.com. There is also a forum called "This Site." We will monitor it regularly.

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OK, so what's your favorite "got in trouble" story? 36 Replies

Started by Daniel Davis in Uncategorized. Last reply by Suzanne (Evans) Hdaib Apr 5, 2010.

List the Top 5 favorite songs you played/marched to 46 Replies

Started by Randy Simpson in Uncategorized. Last reply by Laura Beth Lee Huss Mar 20, 2010.

If Practice Rooms Could Talk 12 Replies

Started by Kim Trammell in Uncategorized. Last reply by Dave Knowlton Jun 20, 2009.

Blog Posts

HELLO TO EVERYONE FROM THE MCNATTS!

Wow! The Reunion has come and gone and it was unbelievable! WOW just keeps coming to mind! It was great to see you all and get hugs and handshakes from all of you! Please know that our hearts are still so full from the wonderful day God gave us together and it is a memory that I will carry with me in love for the rest of my life. Eryn, Dave, Randy, Steve - and all others who helped make this day possible - you helped us all make a memory that we will never forget!

Things are well for… Continue

Posted by Terry McNatt on August 29, 2009 at 4:30pm — 14 Comments

Video clips from Band performances in 1980, 1981 or 1982

Can someone post these videos on the site? I didn't know if we had any or not.

Posted by Mariann Tait Barksdale on June 23, 2009 at 5:22pm — 1 Comment

A BIG Thank You!

You have no idea what the reunion has meant to me. I thought it was simply going to be fun to see everyone "all grown up", but it turned out to be so much more. Talking to you about those days was incredible. I am so lucky to have been there, at that time, with those people. I wish I could express how much you mean to me. A huge thanks for all that worked so hard to make this happen! This experience is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I know it was a bunch of work, but… Continue

Posted by Ron Turner on June 14, 2009 at 12:52pm — 5 Comments

Bon Jour, It is with much disappointment that I have to say I will be unable to attend the reunion this weekend. Can you believe it?! I have been talking to everyone about it for months - even my…

Bon Jour,

It is with much disappointment that I have to say I will be unable to attend the reunion this weekend. Can you believe it?! I have been talking to everyone about it for months - even my Greek and Irish neighbors here, who have never even seen an organized band, were excited for me to return and they love to hear the stories told.

It turns out that we will now be moving back from Switzerland to the U.S. within the next month, so, unfortunately, timing just did not… Continue

Posted by Stacey Lynne Foster (Jones) on June 11, 2009 at 6:40pm — 5 Comments

Remembering Steele Guthrie

Steele Guthrie, Class of 1988 and member of the drumline, was killed in a car accident in Aviano, Italy on January 12, 1992 - seventeen years ago today. I thought it was sad that it was never mentioned at either of our class reunions.

Posted by Kim Trammell on January 12, 2009 at 1:22am — 4 Comments

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Elaine Thomason Story updated their profile photo Aug 20, 2010

Elaine Thomason Story updated their profile Aug 20, 2010

Elizabeth Duckworth Bishop is now a member of Briarcrest Band Alumni Aug 1, 2010

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Lauren Whaley Cox left a comment for Debbie McCullough Vaiden

Debbie, We are in the beginning stages of the Volman Band Reunion. I need the following information E-mail Contact Number Address/City/State/Zip Graduation year my e-mail is: par-tee@coxcampers.net

Jul 21, 2010

Lauren Whaley Cox left a comment for Gary McCullough

Gary, We are in the first stages of planning the Volman Band Reunion. I ned the following information E-mail Contact Number Address/City/State/Zip Instrument Graduation Year

Jul 21, 2010

Sparkman left a comment for David Ivy

They are hoping to open in October, but expecting to in November. The key for them is before the Christmas season. I had a contact at the Destination Management company who handles most of the conferences. I took six months after moving to town (3…

Jun 18, 2010

David Ivy left a comment for Sparkman

Hey Buddy, I just now found your post on Facebook. I forget that you are in Nashville now. I have to admit I really do miss that area. It was good to me for a long time. I spent nearly 15 years with Gaylord in the Country Music Industry. I guess the…

Jun 18, 2010

Aleex Thompson Conner left a comment for Connie Childress Chiodo

Haven't been to any aerosmith, but have been to alice cooper. I remember that concert well! Let me give you my regular e-mail, aleexc@earthlink.net and please send me your. I'm also on facebook under Aleex Thompson Conner. Hope all is…

Jun 10, 2010

steve baucum is now a member of Briarcrest Band Alumni May 30, 2010

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Andrew Douglass Gowan is now a member of Briarcrest Band Alumni May 25, 2010

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Linda (White) Carrette left a comment for Pam Bambi Bancroft Morrow

I am on fb... this site is too funny.... and the links that have connected me with others today, wow! Lowell's 50th b'day photos are so funny!!!! every time my oldest heads out the door to go pick up a car full of guys, I just shudder to…

May 13, 2010

Linda (White) Carrette updated their profile photo May 13, 2010

Pam Bambi Bancroft Morrow left a comment for Linda (White) Carrette

Hey LInda! Do you have a facebook page? Several of the VOlman kids are on facebook -- It's great to hear from you - I have thought of you often over the years, especially when I see the occasional brown Mavrick!! Check out "I was a VOlman…

May 13, 2010

Linda (White) Carrette is now a member of Briarcrest Band Alumni May 13, 2010

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Gary Bridgman updated their profile photo May 5, 2010

Gary Bridgman updated their profile May 5, 2010

Class of 82

Gary Bridgman joined Sharon Ajax-Sisco's group May 5, 2010

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Sparkman left a comment for David Ivy

They are closing down the website and you are asking me to be your friend. Hey, you are missing all the fun in Nashville. The Opryland Hotel, my best venue, is under water and I have heard under the radar it may not open until after Christmas -…

May 5, 2010

Frank Corkren left a comment for Gary McCullough

Gary....call me 901-734-1220....What's up?? Frankie B.Corkren

May 5, 2010