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Post by 1980meacfan on Jul 2, 2014 21:28:04 GMT -5
As a life-long "Band-Head" I love it when alums are talking about band stuff in the middle of summer. I've been a supporter of the A&T band program since I took my first marching step in September of 1965 and I'm excited that other alums are also becoming supporters. It's not a given that A&T (or any school) will have a great band program year in and year out. If you don't believe me, look at NCCU. A few years ago they were growing and giving great performances...then they hit on hard times. Things got so bad that they released their entire band staff and are starting over with a new director. Think about it...our band program has gotten better and better over the past years. And they are doing all that with declining enrollments, reduced band budgets and reduction of full time salaried staff. Oh and an old warehouse for a band room. So thanks for all of your support and keep those donation checks coming in. Dr. Ruff and Ms. Tiffany appreciates it. This is so true! The band & GD staff does an outstanding job with the resources they have. But I am STILL waiting to see the audition clips. Especially the veteran showcase lol
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Post by girl30 on Jul 3, 2014 11:49:25 GMT -5
So I heard that Dacia is no longer at A&T. And that Kierra will be head captain this season!
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Post by 1980meacfan on Jul 3, 2014 19:49:02 GMT -5
So I heard that Dacia is no longer at A&T. And that Kierra will be head captain this season! Well Dacia will be moving to ATL to pursue her dancing career. She is gonna be in drumline 2. And another movie. Kierra is the captain this year. I'm excited about it!
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Post by girl30 on Jul 6, 2014 18:21:36 GMT -5
So I heard that Dacia is no longer at A&T. And that Kierra will be head captain this season! Well Dacia will be moving to ATL to pursue her dancing career. She is gonna be in drumline 2. And another movie. Kierra is the captain this year. I'm excited about it! ok. I like Kierra, but Desiree or Angel would of been my picks for captain!
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Jul 10, 2014 10:16:59 GMT -5
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Post by 1980meacfan on Jul 10, 2014 10:16:59 GMT -5
Well Angel is not returning this season. And Desiree is co captain!
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jul 10, 2014 15:01:15 GMT -5
I thought I was really into the Golden Delight...but you guys know names? Wow!
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Post by 1980meacfan on Jul 10, 2014 15:51:04 GMT -5
I thought I was really into the Golden Delight...but you guys know names? Wow! lmbo.. Well yes, I follow my Delights heavily!
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Post by girl30 on Jul 23, 2014 19:36:59 GMT -5
Well Angel is not returning this season. And Desiree is co captain! Actually I went to their instagram page. And Lakeya Hardy is co captain under Kierra Lucas this season. It's gonna be interesting how this play out. Because Dacia had that all out flare to her. Whereas Kierra is more laid back & sultry like. But I'm sure everything will be ok.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jul 26, 2014 13:55:12 GMT -5
A&T's Band Camp starts tomorrow (Sunday). It will be interesting to see what impact our winning this year's Honda BOB's will have on the number and quality of kids that show up.
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Post by 1980meacfan on Jul 27, 2014 9:36:47 GMT -5
Well Angel is not returning this season. And Desiree is co captain! Actually I went to their instagram page. And Lakeya Hardy is co captain under Kierra Lucas this season. It's gonna be interesting how this play out. Because Dacia had that all out flare to her. Whereas Kierra is more laid back & sultry like. But I'm sure everything will be ok. That is true. Desiree is still co-captain along with Kierra & Lakeya!
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Post by 1980meacfan on Jul 27, 2014 9:38:45 GMT -5
A&T's Band Camp starts tomorrow (Sunday). It will be interesting to see what impact our winning this year's Honda BOB's will have on the number and quality of kids that show up. Yes & I'm excited for this years BGMM & Delights!
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jul 28, 2014 9:17:12 GMT -5
Saw all of the A&T band and Golden Delight members in Charlotte last night at the DCI band performance. It was their first day of Band Camp and Dr. Ruff wanted them to hear how 80 musicians playing together can fill up a stadium.
As I watched the A&T students file into the stadium last night I had several thoughts: 1. The freshmen students really don't know how much blood, sweat and tears is involved in being a member of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine 2. Man the Golden Delight members are really, really young. 3. It's hard to believe I was "every" that young!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 10:47:27 GMT -5
Saw all of the A&T band and Golden Delight members in Charlotte last night at the DCI band performance. It was their first day of Band Camp and Dr. Ruff wanted them to hear how 80 musicians playing together can fill up a stadium. As I watched the A&T students file into the stadium last night I had several thoughts: 1. The freshmen students really don't know how much blood, sweat and tears is involved in being a member of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine 2. Man the Golden Delight members are really, really young. 3. It's hard to believe I was "every" that young! Well, they have a full month before the first game to learn how to be a cog in the machine. But man, camp is starting quite early. Is it due to the game in Orlando?
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jul 28, 2014 17:25:35 GMT -5
They always start early, especially since they have a performance on August 23 at the Charlotte Battle of the Bands and game the following week. In the old days we would show up the day the football team showed up but bands cannot wait that late anymore. It takes that long to get the Freshmen band members up to speed and to learn all the music and formations. It takes a lot of practice for every band member to "memorize" all the music for the field show and play in the stands.
The Blue and Gold Marching Machine and Golden Delight have really big targets on their backs so they have to be in mid-season form every time they show up. Everybody in the HBCU music world knows we smoked at the Honda Battle of the Bands and became its first "official" winner and they all want to show us up. That's why the band returns earlier than the football team...7 and 5 won't cut it in the marching band world. You either go undefeated or you go home with your tail between your legs!
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Post by ohsixrain on Jul 28, 2014 21:26:56 GMT -5
Well, that being said, don't sleep Alabama A&M. I think they attended the Honda back in January and felt the raft. They will be in Orlando ready...so, 69 is correct, we have to be on point.
I'm thinking we should be fine since we have a competition the weekend before but, again, you can never sleep a Swac band at no time.
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