Yeah, from everything I've heard from family that just recently graduated out of the band, there's definitely much less of a party scene. And they are smarter, when there are parties on game weekends they are after the game, not on Friday night
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Yeah, from everything I've heard from family that just recently graduated out of the band, there's definitely much less of a party scene. And they are smarter, when there are parties on game weekends they are after the game, not on Friday night
My audition experience was similar. Smith came to my school (he was doing a clinic that day with our band) and me and a couple others auditioned. Told me I was in on the spot. Only question at band camp was on being an alternate or not for freshman year (which I was, I shared G3, but I ended up marching in every show)
At current levels? I'm almost sure i'd be cut. I wasn't the greatest marcher when I started (and oh boy did I feel the pain of that at ISU and even moreso when I did my first DCI tour), so I probably would have been cut at the visual portion of the audition.
That's awesome, good for you. I have a niece who's going into her 3rd year as part of the varsity marching band and she loves it.
I think your generalization should encompass all college football and basketball events, not specifically singling out ISU.
That’s your opinion, and you are welcome to your opinion. I personally feel the bands help create a unique atmosphere at the games.
Congrats to your son! It is hard work but he will make some great memories and lifelong friendships.
I failed my first tryout for drumline but made it on as a sophomore. I met my wife in marching band. Three members of our wedding party were marching band members, as well.
You may not want to know this as a parent but Band parties are legit.
That's crazy. And the Colts' show was great, particularly the trumpet solo, played by the son of a couple friends from my ISUCF'V'MB days.
Oh...that's awesome. I went to the theater to watch the prelims, Big, Loud, and Live. The Colts' show was so beautiful and engaging. Well done!!
Why do you hate culture? Just kidding. My son has said many times he is frustrated that a football game breaks out during his marching band gig.
I understand it may not be your thing, that's fine, but the bands are what make college athletics unique. It bothers me more when canned music is played instead of the band. My god, they are there so let them play! At least that is my opinion.
My brother was a band nerd during our days in Ames, and he played trombone. He never told me about the beer bong thing!
You had to be there in 2003-04. My idea; I haven't heard of anyone doing it since. Only a handful of us were brave/stupid enough to try. You detach the bell and one half of the tuning slide. You can pour a whole tall boy.
As a side note, it's great to see so many kids interested in joining the marching band. It seems interest in marching band in the middle/high school level is dropping. But I can personally attest that some of the best people you will ever meet are band members, and often times life long friendships form amongst band members.
People love calling them 'band nerds'... but most of those people couldn't hack even one home game in their shoes. It is a long, hard day... not to mention practicing all week. It is tough.
Disappointed that they will not get the experience of still being drunk during pregame practice and hungover for the game.
