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The UCLA Alumni Band was founded in 1976 and performs at athletic events the UCLA marching band does not attend, including rowing and women&#039;s gymnastics competitions. (Jason Jodjana/Daily Bruin)

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Alumni Band creates community for graduates passionate about UCLA, music

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The director raised his arms and began to conduct, and the rich sound of 125 students playing brass, woodwinds and percussion filled the auditorium. David Pardess sat in the front row at the first UCLA marching band practice, playing his piccolo and feeling excitement and anticipation for the rest of the 1967 season.

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Alumni Band creates community for graduates passionate about UCLA, music

By Kayla Hausmann

Nov. 18, 2016 3:57 a.m.