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Post by Aggie One on Aug 14, 2020 23:09:06 GMT -5
Sidelined A&T marching band stays engaged despite pandemic By Dawn DeCwikiel-Kane dawn.kane@greensboro.com GREENSBORO — Don't look for N.C. A&T's famous Blue and Gold Marching Machine this fall in halftime shows and competitions, at community events or in parades. Like A&T football, the fall performance season of the award-winning marching band has been sidelined because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Kenneth Ruff, A&T's director of bands, wants to keep band members engaged, educated — and healthy — while they can't perform live for fans. He and his staff carefully planned classes and rehearsals for the 220 members of the marching band, Cold Steel drumline and Golden Delight Auxiliary dancers. "This is uncharted territory," Ruff said. The band has been divided into three smaller ensembles, for rehearsals within socially-distanced interior spaces and outdoors. Ruff hopes that the band can present a few concerts or recordings virtually, but it hasn't solidified any plans. "We still have music education going on," Ruff said, "and we still have something that we’re putting out to fans of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine." For the rest of the story:greensboro.com/blogs/gotriad_extra/sidelined-a-t-marching-band-stays-engaged-despite-pandemic/article_54cdf5fe-dd92-11ea-b517-c79d43a6446b.html
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Post by marchingband1969 on Aug 22, 2020 6:50:38 GMT -5
Portions of the BGMM is practicing. They're adhering to strict CDC guidelines but they are practicing. Not all 200 plus members, but a large number. BGMM members, like our athletes love what they do and this gives them that opportunity to continue. This is as much for their mental wellbeing as it is to maintain their high performance level of the BGMM.
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Post by bluehaze on Aug 22, 2020 18:37:46 GMT -5
I don’t think the BGMM, Golden Delight or the Cheerleaders have been apart of the conversation when it’s talked about just scrap the year. They aren’t getting another year of ‘eligibility’. If it’s safe, let them perform.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Sept 2, 2020 7:42:35 GMT -5
Good to know that the risks of longterm heart issues dont apply to band members.
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Post by Aggie One on Oct 5, 2020 16:07:21 GMT -5
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Post by Bornthrilla on Oct 18, 2020 15:26:40 GMT -5
Photos courtesy Dr. Michael Simmons:
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Post by Jesse Jackson's Side eye on Oct 18, 2020 16:11:11 GMT -5
The band has been working, golden delight is dropping a visual short film on what would have been GHOE weekend Also, The band will be featured in the "Stay at Homecoming" Virtual GHOE Event which the same weekend. read more on stay at homecoming
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 11:18:09 GMT -5
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Post by JeffAggieFan on Oct 22, 2020 16:03:17 GMT -5
Well the band will probably have 3 home dates in the Spring and a very very very slight chance to play at NCCU.
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Post by Aggie One on Nov 1, 2020 11:20:47 GMT -5
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Post by Aggie One on Nov 1, 2020 11:21:58 GMT -5
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Post by SixtiesAggie on Nov 1, 2020 17:00:08 GMT -5
Did you folks enjoy watching the virtual HOMECOMING band members, Golden Delight and Musicians, strutting their stuff in AGGIE TRUE COLORS, BLUE AND GOLD? No drab gray.
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Post by aggieforlife on Nov 1, 2020 17:41:33 GMT -5
I thought it was Great
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Post by ohsixrain on Nov 2, 2020 14:31:25 GMT -5
Pretty dayum smooth there!!!
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Post by Aggie One on Nov 18, 2020 20:57:24 GMT -5
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