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Post by 919aggie on May 17, 2022 15:16:58 GMT -5
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Post by 919aggie on May 25, 2022 13:38:12 GMT -5
The BGMM will also be at the HBCU Culture BOTB in Charlotte on Nov 6. Participating Bands BGMM Alabama State Alabama A&M Norfolk Kentucky State Benedict http://instagr.am/p/Cd-tMVdFG5S |
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Post by marchingband1969 on May 30, 2022 13:03:10 GMT -5
Just as an FYI...it appears the BGMM will not attend the North Dakota State game. Haven't got the "official" confirmation (an based on past experiences, I never will) but word on the street is the band is staying home. Budget wise, that's probably a smart move. I'm sure some alums will be outraged that the BGMM isn't there to inspire the team but that's a huge cost just to entertain their fans. |
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Post by VA's Finest on May 30, 2022 17:38:35 GMT -5
I can understand the budgetary restraints, at same time I don't see it as entertaining their fans, I view it as supporting our football team.
Again goes back to the same argument of why people don't attend our games based on our opponent.
We (fans) need to attend A&T home games because the Aggies are playing (not the opponent) same goes for BGMM attending away games to support our football team (not entertaining home fans). I don't care if they don't perform at halftime.
It gets me hype in the stands when I here 'smash sumthi' I would think the team does as well, same as when there's a big turnover and you can here 'Neck' or whatever othe hip-hop ditty they are playing at the time.
But I digress. I guess just go to Houston and have a blast.
I'll be in the Fargo Dome, making as much noise as I can in their place.
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Post by outsidethinker on May 30, 2022 23:51:59 GMT -5
I can understand the budgetary restraints, at same time I don't see it as entertaining their fans, I view it as supporting our football team. Again goes back to the same argument of why people don't attend our games based on our opponent. We (fans) need to attend A&T home games because the Aggies are playing (not the opponent) same goes for BGMM attending away games to support our football team (not entertaining home fans). I don't care if they don't perform at halftime. It gets me hype in the stands when I here 'smash sumthi' I would think the team does as well, same as when there's a big turnover and you can here 'Neck' or whatever othe hip-hop ditty they are playing at the time. But I digress. I guess just go to Houston and have a blast. I'll be in the Fargo Dome, making as much noise as I can in their place. I share your sentiments. You would think on our largest stage ever for us in FCS history with all the recent changes that we would send and showcase our full support. I guess we're still trying to find a happy medium, we have all the HBCU events checked for sure. I guess our step forward doesn't require us displaying what we bring fully to the table for now. National battle of the bands 8/27 Houston Tx NCCU 9/3 Charlotte NC Duke 9/17 Durham NC SCSU 9/24 at home HBCU Week at Disney 10/6-10/9 Orlando FL Edward Waters 10/15 at home Norfolk State 11/5 at home For the culture BOTB Charlotte NC 11/6 We play NDSU 9/10 Is the band travel budget still the same or forecasted and allotted for the Big South reduced travel? Band Travel Save the Dates www.ncat.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/departments/blue-and-gold-marching-machine/upcoming-events.php |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2022 9:46:06 GMT -5
If NDSU wanted our band present, they would pay for it.
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Post by Maxell on May 31, 2022 11:22:03 GMT -5
I can understand the budgetary restraints, at same time I don't see it as entertaining their fans, I view it as supporting our football team. Again goes back to the same argument of why people don't attend our games based on our opponent. We (fans) need to attend A&T home games because the Aggies are playing (not the opponent) same goes for BGMM attending away games to support our football team (not entertaining home fans). I don't care if they don't perform at halftime. It gets me hype in the stands when I here 'smash sumthi' I would think the team does as well, same as when there's a big turnover and you can here 'Neck' or whatever othe hip-hop ditty they are playing at the time. But I digress. I guess just go to Houston and have a blast. I'll be in the Fargo Dome, making as much noise as I can in their place. I share your sentiments. You would think on our largest stage ever for us in FCS history with all the recent changes that we would send and showcase our full support. I guess we're still trying to find a happy medium, we have all the HBCU events checked for sure. I guess our step forward doesn't require us displaying what we bring fully to the table for now. National battle of the bands 8/27 Houston Tx NCCU 9/3 Charlotte NC Duke 9/17 Durham NC SCSU 9/24 at home HBCU Week at Disney 10/6-10/9 Orlando FL Edward Waters 10/15 at home Norfolk State 11/5 at home For the culture BOTB Charlotte NC 11/6 We play NDSU 9/10 Is the band travel budget still the same or forecasted and allotted for the Big South reduced travel? Band Travel Save the Dates www.ncat.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/departments/blue-and-gold-marching-machine/upcoming-events.phpAlso traveling to Gardner Webb on November 19. |
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Post by Maxell on May 31, 2022 11:31:51 GMT -5
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Post by 919aggie on Jul 7, 2022 21:32:52 GMT -5
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Post by AggiePride on Jul 9, 2022 8:12:26 GMT -5
Does anyone know any details about HBCU week at Disney world?
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jul 9, 2022 13:01:24 GMT -5
I can understand the budgetary restraints, at same time I don't see it as entertaining their fans, I view it as supporting our football team. Again goes back to the same argument of why people don't attend our games based on our opponent. We (fans) need to attend A&T home games because the Aggies are playing (not the opponent) same goes for BGMM attending away games to support our football team (not entertaining home fans). I don't care if they don't perform at halftime. It gets me hype in the stands when I here 'smash sumthi' I would think the team does as well, same as when there's a big turnover and you can here 'Neck' or whatever othe hip-hop ditty they are playing at the time. But I digress. I guess just go to Houston and have a blast. I'll be in the Fargo Dome, making as much noise as I can in their place. I share your sentiments. You would think on our largest stage ever for us in FCS history with all the recent changes that we would send and showcase our full support. I guess we're still trying to find a happy medium, we have all the HBCU events checked for sure. I guess our step forward doesn't require us displaying what we bring fully to the table for now. National battle of the bands 8/27 Houston Tx NCCU 9/3 Charlotte NC Duke 9/17 Durham NC SCSU 9/24 at home HBCU Week at Disney 10/6-10/9 Orlando FL Edward Waters 10/15 at home Norfolk State 11/5 at home For the culture BOTB Charlotte NC 11/6 We play NDSU 9/10 Is the band travel budget still the same or forecasted and allotted for the Big South reduced travel? Band Travel Save the Dates www.ncat.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/departments/blue-and-gold-marching-machine/upcoming-events.phpIt's extremely expensive for the BGMM to travel anywhere. And when add in airfare, hotels, and meals for 200+ students and staff that expense gets larger. Some venues (Houston) provide some funds for expenses but most don't. So the BGMM staff must make a decision on what trips to take based on their limited travel budget. The football fan wants the band to show up at every game, while Alumni in remote cities want them to show up at local Battle of the Band events. No matter what the staff decisions are, they will never make everyone happy. |
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Post by outsidethinker on Jul 9, 2022 15:29:25 GMT -5
I share your sentiments. You would think on our largest stage ever for us in FCS history with all the recent changes that we would send and showcase our full support. I guess we're still trying to find a happy medium, we have all the HBCU events checked for sure. I guess our step forward doesn't require us displaying what we bring fully to the table for now. National battle of the bands 8/27 Houston Tx NCCU 9/3 Charlotte NC Duke 9/17 Durham NC SCSU 9/24 at home HBCU Week at Disney 10/6-10/9 Orlando FL Edward Waters 10/15 at home Norfolk State 11/5 at home For the culture BOTB Charlotte NC 11/6 We play NDSU 9/10 Is the band travel budget still the same or forecasted and allotted for the Big South reduced travel? Band Travel Save the Dates www.ncat.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/departments/blue-and-gold-marching-machine/upcoming-events.phpIt's extremely expensive for the BGMM to travel anywhere. And when add in airfare, hotels, and meals for 200+ students and staff that expense gets larger. Some venues (Houston) provide some funds for expenses but most don't. So the BGMM staff must make a decision on what trips to take based on their limited travel budget. The football fan wants the band to show up at every game, while Alumni in remote cities want them to show up at local Battle of the Band events. No matter what the staff decisions are, they will never make everyone happy. ROI I get it lol. A lot of wasted travel expenses just to be allowed to play 2 song snippets in the stands with an abbreviated half time show. At this point for excitement purposes I just hope our stand battle selections are better this year at the Houston BOTB. |
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Post by VA's Finest on Aug 27, 2022 16:25:41 GMT -5
Anyway to stream this thing I haven't found a link yet
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Post by Babynupe on Aug 27, 2022 17:53:30 GMT -5
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Post by 919aggie on Aug 27, 2022 19:52:12 GMT -5
*I'll post the vids as they come
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