For anyone who is a part of the CGB community, it’s a safe bet that Cal, the institution, is an important part of your life, possibly for many years now. The friends you made, the professors who inspired you, the sheer energy and passion of that place, all led to indelible experiences that shaped who you are today. And if Cal Athletics is a deep part of your connection to Cal, I’m almost positive the Cal Band was part of those youthful moments when that connection was forged.
Just as the Cal Band is an irreplaceable institution at Cal, its director, Robert Calonico, is an institution in the Cal Band.