There have been a number of discussions over the years in which Tech fans have voiced their opinions about various elements of the band program. In an effort to address many of those concerns, a multifaceted initiative is being formalized with the following goals:
1. Identify immediate and future opportunities for the Band Program to expand its impact on the university student body experience, and to be a high-profile representative of the university to the general public;
2. Identify opportunities for the Band Program to build a reputation as a leader in offering an outstanding Division I band student experience;
3. Identify initiatives necessary to provide sufficient and sustainable funding for the operational needs of such a program.
These three goals make up the vision from which a strategic plan for the band program is being drafted. This is an alumni-initiated and alumni-driven project, and has progressed as a collaborative effort of the band staff, both band and non-band alumni, staff members within the Division of University Advancement, and the President’s office. Specific methods for achieving these three goals have already been outlined and will be made available at a later date. Some of these methods include the establishment of a formal Louisiana Tech University Band Chapter of the Alumni Association and various fundraising campaigns. The first fundraising campaign is being organized through the Division of University Advancement and will be the university’s first attempt at crowdfunding. We hope to see this first effort kicked off in less than 30 days. Major donations are already committed to this campaign which will lead to the band looking quite a bit different by the second game this Fall.
If any of you, particularly if you are a band alumnus, would like to express your interest in participating in the infrastructure development for this initiative, please send me a PM.
If any of you have questions…I may answer them depending on the question. If any of you have suggestions, they are welcomed.
Much more detail is on the way…
1. Identify immediate and future opportunities for the Band Program to expand its impact on the university student body experience, and to be a high-profile representative of the university to the general public;
2. Identify opportunities for the Band Program to build a reputation as a leader in offering an outstanding Division I band student experience;
3. Identify initiatives necessary to provide sufficient and sustainable funding for the operational needs of such a program.
These three goals make up the vision from which a strategic plan for the band program is being drafted. This is an alumni-initiated and alumni-driven project, and has progressed as a collaborative effort of the band staff, both band and non-band alumni, staff members within the Division of University Advancement, and the President’s office. Specific methods for achieving these three goals have already been outlined and will be made available at a later date. Some of these methods include the establishment of a formal Louisiana Tech University Band Chapter of the Alumni Association and various fundraising campaigns. The first fundraising campaign is being organized through the Division of University Advancement and will be the university’s first attempt at crowdfunding. We hope to see this first effort kicked off in less than 30 days. Major donations are already committed to this campaign which will lead to the band looking quite a bit different by the second game this Fall.
If any of you, particularly if you are a band alumnus, would like to express your interest in participating in the infrastructure development for this initiative, please send me a PM.
If any of you have questions…I may answer them depending on the question. If any of you have suggestions, they are welcomed.
Much more detail is on the way…
