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Yellow Garter Band

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School
  
University of Oregon

Conference
  
Pac-12 Conference

Director
  
Derek Bueffel

Location
  
Eugene, Oregon

Founded
  
2002

Members
  
12

The Yellow Garter Band (YGB) is a select group of 12 players that plays at numerous events for the University of Oregon. It is identical in purpose and instrumentation to its counterpart, the Green Garter Band (GGB), but with a smaller commitment. The band was created in 2002 to help fulfill the number of requests for GGB appearances. In return for their commitment, YGB members receive a large book scholarship every term.

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The YGB, along with GGB, serves as the core unit of the Oregon Marching Band (OMB) and Oregon Basketball Band (OBB) and performs at other events throughout the year. Together, the Green and Yellow Garter Bands have gained recognition and acclaim on campus, in the community and even nationally.

Instrumentation

The instrumentation of the YGB is identical to that of GGB and includes:

  • Alto Saxophone 1
  • Alto Saxophone 2
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Baritone Saxophone
  • Lead Trumpet (Trumpet 1)
  • Solo Trumpet (Trumpet 2)
  • Bass Trumpet (Trumpet 3)
  • Mellophone
  • Lead Trombone
  • Bass Trombone
  • Keyboards/Guitar*
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drum Set
  • Every so often the YGB has the opportunity to include a Keyboard/Guitar player into the group. Although it is not a constant position.
  • Alumni

    *Musical Director **Logistical Director *** Equipment Manager

    Current members

  • Alto Sax 1: Jesse Natividad, Chaminade College Prep HS, CA
  • Alto Sax 2: Miguel Jimenez, West Salem HS, OR
  • Tenor Sax: Adam Russell, West Albany HS, OR
  • Bari Sax: Josh Kuhl, McNary HS, OR
  • Trumpet 1: TJ Nees, Sheldon HS, OR
  • Trumpet 2: Patrick Horve Foothill HS, CA
  • Trumpet 3: Jamie Zimmerman, Lake Oswego HS, OR
  • Mellophone: Melanie Nachtmann, Mountain View HS, OR
  • Lead Trombone: Brandon Pressley, West Salem HS, OR
  • Bass Trombone: Alex Brinkley, Milwaukie HS, OR
  • Bass Guitar: Cameron Whitehead, Willamette HS, OR
  • Drums: Derek Bueffel, Glencoe HS
  • References

    Yellow Garter Band Wikipedia


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