NU Marching and Band Alumni
(The NUMBALUMS)

The NUMBALUMS Organization was formally established in Oct. 1999 to serve as the official alumni group for all Northwestern bands and wind ensembles. Examples include:

• the Northwestern "Wildcat" Marching Band,
  
• the concert band,
  
• symphonic band,
  
• symphonic wind ensemble,
  
• all jazz bands,
  
• the basketball band,
  
• the Waa-Mu pit orchestra,
  
• any other brass or wind ensembles in the School of Music.

The band’s newest CD, "Push On!," funded by the NUMBALUMS organization, features 20 tracks, including the traditional Northwestern spirit songs "Go 'U' Northwestern," the "University Alma Mater" and "Push On," as well as "Hey Baby!" and selections from the band's halftime performances.

Here's the complete track list:
 1. Salsation Cadence
 2. Pregame Entrance; Fast Entry Cadence, Go U Fanfare, and Push On (Rise, Northwestern)
 3. Patriotic Medley: You’re a Grand Old Flag and God Bless America
 4. Rocky Point Holiday
 5. Fire Dance
 6. The Wind and the Lion
 7. Great Moments in Cinema, Part 2: Cadillac of the Skies (from Empire of the Sun) and The Land Race (from Far and Away)
 8. Ya Gotta Try
 9. Kenton Medley: La Suerte de los Tontos and El Congo Valiente
 10. Shake a Tail Feather
 11. Battle Hymn

 Percussion Cadences:
  12. Traditional
  13. Shockwave
  14. Spider

 15. Hey! Baby!
 16. Chipotle Cheer
 17. Push On (Rise, Northwestern)
 18. Mambo Cheer
 19. Go "U" Northwestern
 20. University Alma Mater

"Push On!" costs $15, including sales tax (add $5 for Priority Mail shipping within the continental United States, and $7 for shipping outside the continental United States). You may order on-line by clicking here. You may also order by sending a letter including your name, mailing address and payment to: Push On! CD Order, c/o Northwestern Alumni Association, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL  60208-1800.

The 50-Year Retrospective of the Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band which was released in October, 2004, is still available.

This 70-minute CD collection also includes a 30-page booklet of liner notes and photos. As part of the NUMBALUMS Historical Recording Project, members voted for their favorite arrangements and funded production and promotion costs through donations.

To order online click here, or send a letter including your name, mailing address and payment to: NUMBALUMS Retrospective CD Order, c/o Northwestern Alumni Association, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-1800.

When ordered online or by mail, the cost of this CD is $16, including sales tax (add $5 for shipping and handling within the continental United States and $7 outside the continental United States). Proceeds will support special projects within the NU band department.

This CD is also available at the Norris University Center bookstore
(1999 Campus Drive, Evanston) and at Let's Tailgate (1805 Central St., Evanston).

The links at the right will provide you with the opportunity to view our exciting new newsletter "The Growl," to join or renew your membership online, to view a schedule of upcoming events, and to contact our elected leadership.

For additional information, please email numbalums@alumni.northwestern.edu.