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.
Reid F. Lessig Scholarship 2024 WINNERS
The Scholarship Committee has selected Isabella Lara and Emily Lucas as the recipients of the 2024 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 Sunday, April 28.
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.
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, August 7
In Person Events
Join us for some in-person fun, interacting with current students and other alumni! More info to come.
Saturday, June 22 - Summer Picnic & Annual Meeting
Friday, Aug 23 - Meet the Band
Past Meeting Agendas
October 12, 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
KUMU Season Update
Homecoming 2022
Wells-Rapp Building Update
September 14, 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Band Camp & Meet the Band Recap
Homecoming 2022
Richard Wells Update
August 10, 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
GOBs Summer Picnic Recap
Executive Committee Meeting Recap
Band Camp
Pizza Night
Snacks
Meet the Band
Homecoming & 1866 Giving Challenge
KUMU Golden Bear Gala
June 25 , 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Band Camp & Meet the Band
Homecoming 2022 & 1866 Giving
Gala
Account Update
Wells-Rapp Building Update
Bi-laws/Constitution
Elections
May 17 , 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Reid F. Lessig Scholarship Update
50th Anniversary Recap
Summer Picnic/June GOBs Meeting
Bi-laws/Constitution Update
Homecoming
Directors' News
April 19 , 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Reid F. Lessig Scholarship
Bi-laws/Constitution Update
Summer Picnic
Homecoming
Directors' News
March 15 , 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
50th Anniversary Recap
Reid F. Lessig Scholarship
Plans for Bi-laws and Upcoming Elections
Summer Picnic/Alumni Engagement
February 15 , 2022
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Reid F. Lessig Scholarship
Plans for Bi-laws and Upcoming Elections
Summer Picnic/Alumni Engagement
50th Anniversary
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
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