NUMBALUMS (Northwestern University Marching and Band Alumni)

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NUMBALUMS (Northwestern University Marching and Band Alumni) was formally established in 1999 to serve as the official alumni group for all Northwestern bands and wind ensembles. It is one of the many NAA national clubs with approximately 2,600 alumni on their mailing list and close to 160 active members. The main purposes of the organization are: 

• to promote fellowship among band alumni and their families,
• to provide enrichment opportunities for band alumni, and
• to support and advocate the Northwestern University band program.

Examples of participating band groups include:

• the Northwestern Wildcat Marching Band,
• the Concert Band,
• the Symphonic Band,
• the Symphonic Wind Ensemble,
• all jazz bands,
• the Basketball Band,
• the Waa-Mu Pit Orchestra, and
• any other brass or wind ensembles in the Bienen School of Music.