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http://www.kpax.com/story/36621962/budget-cuts-keeping-grizzly-marching-band-at-home
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MISSOULA - It’s not a lack of enthusiasm, but a lack of money that could break a long-standing tradition for the Grizzly Marching Band.
Due to budget cuts in the University of Montana Athletic Department, the band will not be playing music in the annual Griz vs. Bobcats football game. Director of Athletic Bands Kevin Griggs said the annual trip for the marching band was eliminated due to the budget cuts.
“We love to support the team – especially in a big rivalry game like this one – and are saddened that we won’t be able to attend,” Griggs said. “As a band, we will continue to do our best to create an energetic atmosphere at the games.”
UM’s Director of Athletics Kent Haslam said the trip cost the Athletic Department roughly $25,000 for the 130 plus marching band members to attend the game. According to Haslam, the cost included buses, food, hotel rooms and tickets.
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Those 130 and their band director give it their all at every home game. They are an important part of the Griz game day atmosphere and should be given a lot more credit than they get.
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MISSOULA - It’s not a lack of enthusiasm, but a lack of money that could break a long-standing tradition for the Grizzly Marching Band.
Due to budget cuts in the University of Montana Athletic Department, the band will not be playing music in the annual Griz vs. Bobcats football game. Director of Athletic Bands Kevin Griggs said the annual trip for the marching band was eliminated due to the budget cuts.
“We love to support the team – especially in a big rivalry game like this one – and are saddened that we won’t be able to attend,” Griggs said. “As a band, we will continue to do our best to create an energetic atmosphere at the games.”
UM’s Director of Athletics Kent Haslam said the trip cost the Athletic Department roughly $25,000 for the 130 plus marching band members to attend the game. According to Haslam, the cost included buses, food, hotel rooms and tickets.
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Those 130 and their band director give it their all at every home game. They are an important part of the Griz game day atmosphere and should be given a lot more credit than they get.