KU Graduate Organization of Bands

The Kutztown University Graduate Organization of Bands, more commonly referred to as the GOBs, is an alumni organization made up of individuals who were active in the music programs during their time at KU. Today, the GOBs actively support the music programs at Kutztown University, both through scholarship and service.  

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Reid F. Lessig Scholarship 2023

The GOBs are privileged to be able to honor outstanding freshmen musicians through the Reid F. Lessig Scholarship, which was created in memory of Reid F. Lessig, a1972 Kutztown University graduate. 

All freshmen students who have participated in any of the following large group musical ensembles during their first year of college are eligible to apply: Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band.  

Application Process:

The Scholarship will be presented to the recipient during a Spring Concert held by the Department of Music on Sunday, April 28. All award money will be applied toward the following Fall term tuition. 

If you are a current GOBs member and are interested in being a part of the Scholarship Committee, please email Carol Gacesa at mellafella@gmail.com.


Congrats to KUMU's Seniors!

Kudos and congratulations to the Kutztown University Marching Unit 2023 class of seniors! These seniors were recognized at the Golden Bear Gala on November 17, 2023. 

Reid F. Lessig Scholarship 2023 WINNERS

The Scholarship Committee has selected Logan Kade and Xadiel Benejan-Rodriguez as the recipients of the 2023 Reid F. Lessig Scholarship! Join us in congratulations to these standout students. 

The GOBs are privileged to be able to honor outstanding freshmen musicians through the Reid F. Lessig Scholarship, which was created in memory of Reid F. Lessig, a1972 Kutztown University graduate. All freshmen students who have participated in any of the following large group musical ensembles during their first year of college are eligible to apply: Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band.  The Scholarships were presented to the winners during the spring concert held by the Department of Music on Friday, April 28

The GOBs Celebrate 50th Anniversary

On Sunday, March 13, 2022, the Graduation Organization of Bands welcomed alumni and their families back to campus for an evening of reuniting and reminiscing as we honored the past 50 years of the marching band program at Kutztown University. The evening was celebrated with live music, dinner, and memories.   Thank you to all alumni who joined us for this very special evening.  Special thanks to the Kutztown Foundation and Department of Music for their support and assistance to make this event a success!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Monthly GOBs Meeting - VIRTUAL

Please join us for our Monthly GOBs meeting on Zoom at 7:00 PM.   To receive the Zoom link for the month, please click here.

Wednesday, April 3
Wednesday, May 1

In Person Events

Join us for some in-person fun, interacting with current students and other alumni! More info to come. 

June 2024 - Summer Picnic & Annual Meeting
Fri, Aug 23 - Meet the Band

         Past Meeting Agendas

October 12, 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


September 14, 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


August 10, 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


June 25 , 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


May 17 , 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


April 19 , 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


March 15 , 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


February 15 , 2022

General Membership Meeting Agenda


Are you on our list?

We want to reconnect with all past KU music alumni!  If you are not currently receiving emails from the GOBs  at kutztowngobs@gmail.com, please take a moment to share your contact information below.  We typically send 4-5 emails a year to keep alumni connected with current events/programming we are sponsoring at KU.   There are no membership fees.

New to the GOBs

Are you a KU Marching Unit alumni who has never received emails from kutztowngobs@gmail.com?  If so, please share your contact information with us here.

Contact info update

Already consider yourself a GOB, but your contact information has changed?  Please update that here.