New organization created to amp up music scene
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In April 2009, Guster played at UD Arena, and a new organization was formed soon after to bring more big names to the university.

The Charity Concert Committee was created this school year to improve UD's thirst for music. The purpose of the organization is to serve the student body by providing them with entertaining concerts.

"It was such an involved process that they decided to dedicate an organization to it separate from CAB," said Jessie Hanley, chair of the committee. "It was such a huge project with so much work that it needed a committee all its own."

Hanley said that the goal of the committee is to bring a concert to UD every year.

She said CCC is already planning on bringing a band to campus this April.

Large bands, such as Dave Matthews Band, cost about $1 million to bring to campus, whereas smaller bands like Guster go for $10,000, Hanley said.

Hanley said the type of band depends on several factors, including how much support they get from students, as well as sponsors, advertising and fundraisers.

"Students can get involved first and foremost by looking out for our events," Hanley said. "We're alive and active, and we have some cool things coming up."

Some upcoming events sponsored by the CCC include the Battle of the Bands information night 9 p.m. Feb. 11 in Kennedy Union Room 310. The information night will give student bands the opportunity to sign up for the Battle of the Bands in March. The winner will open for the band that performs at UD in April.

CCC will also host the cardboard boat competition at the RecPlex pool on Feb. 20. Teams have to design a boat made out of cardboard that must be able to float with only one person in it.

"Students are super excited about having a big concert come to UD, but we need their help to do it," Hanley said. "We need them to support our events and get involved. Basically, we want to say 'Hey. Here's who we are. Look out for our events and support us so that we can bring you a great concert.'"

Students interested in CCC should e-mail udaytonccc@gmail.com and look out for the CCC Facebook page which will have more information on how to join.



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