MONDAY,MAY5,2003
GRADUATION
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 7B
Many band members play at multiple graduation ceremonies before enjoying their own commencement. Playing at graduation gives band members an opportunity to give a special gift to their peers.
Photo Illustration by John Nowak
Band members paid to play
By Stephanie Lovett
correspondence@kansan.com
Kansan correspondent
Though college graduation is a firsttime experience for most students,for many band members the ceremony is anything but new.
About 80 to 100 band members play for the University-wide commencement ceremony every May. Many band members have played multiple years, and some even play as graduating seniors. Seniors who opt to play with the band are allowed to join the band after walking down the hill.
Abby Huckvale, Winfield junior, has played for the graduation ceremony twice and wants to again this year. Huckvale said the most competitive band to be in was the men's basketball band, but most people who would be in the area would play for graduation.
"The best part is the money," she said. "It's a pretty lucrative gig. The downside is, of course, that sometimes it's raining."
Depending on the year, band members must endure rather uncomfortable conditions on graduation day — rain or grueling sunshine are the norm. The payment is hard to resist for many band members though. Last year each player was paid $80.
Playing at graduation also gives band members the opportunity to see their friends walk down the hill.
Despite their contribution, band members don't seem to think that being involved in commencement before their own graduations will in any way take away from the experience.
Marie Clyatt, Hutchinson junior, said it was a different experience to play in the band as opposed to being honored.
"When you're in the band, the focus
isn't on you. We have no idea what goes on at the Campanile; I know it's supposed to be chaotic." Clytta said.
Sarah Dewein, 2001 graduate thought playing in the graduation ceremony in the past accentuated her experience when she walked down the hill.
"It was a really awesome feeling being at the top of the hill, hearing the trumpets play. I always wondered how much the grads could actually hear. It was very important to have them there." Dewein said.
This year, Dewein will be graduating with a second degree but doesn't plan to walk this time. Instead, Dewein wants to play with the band again.
"I've done the hill before and I'm not as tied to the members of this class," she said. "It's been awhile since I I've played with the band. It will be nice to be back."
Edited by Todd Rapp
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