Christopher Newport University Marching Captains Take the Field!
News Release - September 17, 2004
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(NEWPORT NEWS, VA) - The CNU Marching Captains performed their inaugural routine at the season opener at POMOCO stadium on September 4. The following Saturday, the next game brought a record crowd of 5,176, the second largest turn out at POMOCO Stadium.
Already making their presence felt (and heard), this exciting musical and visual ensemble consists of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guard and adheres to a competitive, corps style of marching and music.
The band, led by Director of Athletic Bands Brantley T. Douglas III, kicks off what will undoubtedly grow to be a cherished CNU tradition. Douglas brings 20 years of band experience at the public school and university level, most recently as the former assistant director of bands at James Madison University.
Weeks of training, including a weeklong band camp in which the students practiced from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. is paying off. During band camp the Captains learned a pre-game show, three different half-time shows, and music to play in the stands.
"The CNU Marching Band is another stunning example of the incredible transformation taking place at our institution," says Director of Music Dr. Mark Reimer. "The marching band will include members of all disciplines who have a deep love of the art form."
"Brantley Douglas has proven himself to be a masterful designer and teacher of marching bands,” said Reimer. “He is joining an incredible music faculty who is committed to bringing national prominence to the CNU music program."
Christopher Newport University is a four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU enrolls nearly 4,800 students through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Business. CNU's faculty and staff of nearly 1,000 focus on "students first," outstanding teaching, access and opportunity, and liberal learning. CNU is committed to leadership in the community and the Commonwealth.
CNU Marching Captains prepare
to take the field under
the leadership of
Director of Athletic Bands Brantley Douglas.