IUP NAMES DR. WILLIAM SUGG AS INTERIM MARCHING BAND LEADER

IUP has named its interim director of the school’s marching band.

Dr. William Sugg was appointed both the band’s director and the Associate Director of Bands.  Prior to his appointment at IUP, he was the assistant director of bands at the University of Pittsburgh, where he conducted and coordinated all facets of the 300-member program, including the marching band, the basketball and volleyball pep bands and others.  Dr. Sugg said he knew of IUP’s program for many years and was involved in a summer program with IUP music faculty emeritus Dr. Jack Stamp that he credited with starting his graduate studies in music and education.

Leadership camp started yesterday, with full band camp starting on August 14^th and the “Friends and Family” show will be August 23^rd at Miller Stadium at 5:45 as part of IUP’s 150^th anniversary carnival celebration.  The show is free and open to everyone.