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Post by blessedaggie84 on Sept 6, 2009 2:39:34 GMT -5
Halftime was.......  The stands and 5th quarter was.... ;D |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Sept 6, 2009 7:36:52 GMT -5
 our band got crushed at half time! i'm just being honest. but i rather have the victory on the scoreboard than at half time...
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Post by Brandmasta on Sept 6, 2009 9:08:56 GMT -5
That was the best performance I have ever seen from WSSU. Even though they played what will be a common theme among many HBCU bands (MJ tribute) it was well put together, and they fed well off of their home crowd. Their sound quality was superb, and their energy level matched that of their crowd.
I thought the B&GMM did well, but they didnt have the energy that I have seen in the past. Sound was there, power was there, but I didnt see the driving knee lift that I am used to seeing. Im confident that they will step up their game this week when one of the top HBCU bands (NSU) comes to Aggieland...
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Post by DECKS on Sept 6, 2009 10:29:31 GMT -5
We got our azzez handed to us at halftime but like oldechoolaggie, I'm more concerned about the game.
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Post by jslee850 on Sept 6, 2009 14:00:43 GMT -5
Halftime was....... The stands and 5th quarter was.... ;D i agree we got the business on the field but all 5 quarters went to a&t the bgmm sounded alot more crisp the red puddle, and they kept playing that same song, "get up" it started getting old and you can even tell that lookin at the boosters. And when it matter the band contributed to our team that last drive everybody was jumpin on the field and in the crowd |
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Post by Maxell on Sept 7, 2009 9:33:19 GMT -5
The Machine is 0-1.
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Post by aggie2008 on Sept 7, 2009 20:02:53 GMT -5
Did anyone notice that WSSU's halfime show was a combination of all of A&T's MJ shows from 2006-2008? same dances and even the wig-wearing part. Also, WSSU's show had no drill and they stayed in the same 2 formations the whole show. That is high schoolish and CIAAish and taking the easy way out. They get no respect from me or any other former or present bandsmen. They're sound had great improvement though! And WSSU played the wrong songs at the wrong time. Why were they playing Get Up when A&T scored a field goal??? Even the WSSU fans were confused. In my opinion this was a complete sweep for The Machine. A&T was better during 1st half, Halftime, 2nd half, & 5th quarter.
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Post by Aggie One on Sept 7, 2009 22:26:08 GMT -5
I agree with you Aggie4U but your know the old saying..."Different strokes for different folks."
People like what they like. I guess I'm too conservative to get ghetto enthusiastic over simulated pole dancing and halloween wigs.
A truly professional halftime performance will be coming up Saturday night from two great bands.
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Post by ohsixrain on Sept 8, 2009 7:01:00 GMT -5
Thinking back when I was in the band at T. Winston used to out dance everybody. But that's just the point. If you think that marching band is all about the dance feature then you only know half the story. It's more to it than that...we didn't practice 5 hours in the evening to make sure we had all the moves from the videos down packed. It's musicianship and marching. Back in the day Winston carried about an 75 piece band and would get out on the field and do all the latest dances from the videos but, as soon as they stuck a horn in their mouths to play...it was tragic. I will admit their band program is headed in the right direction and they are much improved. Saturday the played all their music standing still...makes you go hmmmm. Not too difficult.
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Post by Maxell on Sept 8, 2009 14:20:06 GMT -5
What that really means is if we decide to put a dance routine in our show, we should strive to make it as excellent as the rest of the show. Otherwise leave it out. Dammit, we should be as good as BCC or better and we are not there yet. After six years, we should be. Last year was close and I commend the staff for the strides they've made. Make every facet of the show important. The entrance (our entrances suck), the drill (our drills are good, but we've been doing basically variations of the same one. A great band can do a downfield drill not a sideline entrance every week), the concert piece(we've knocked that one out of the park with excellence every week), the Golden Delight feature (the music and GD are top notch), the marching itself (kids are not as sharp and together as they could be), the dance (it always could be better), the show concepts(generally pretty good), energy level (lacking except for GD). entertainment value (unpredictable), aggressiveness(getting better).
To be great, we have to get these ten things right. All of them, not 7 of 10 or 8 of 10. I think Ruff and Co.can get it done. And I didn't think they could a few years ago.
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Post by ohsixrain on Sept 8, 2009 14:43:56 GMT -5
Well Maxell...let me ask you this. Where does scholarship funds fit into this conversation? If you say no where then we can end the discussion. But I will say this...you mentioned BCC while speaking about the marching band. Now BCU's band budget is approx. $800k and A&T's is closer to $150k. Being a numbers man, which band should be better? Don't answer yet....I know for a fact myself and have spoken to many kids that went to my high school that are/were dying to be in A&T's band but, they are in NCCU's band...guess why!!! Same with WSSU....take a good guess. That's why you have Central proclaiming to have the biggest band in NC. Now, I could walk A&T's campus and find a minimum of 12 trombones; 20 trumpets; 10 tubas; 5 or 6 baratones and if you add that to what's already out there...they'd be hell. But the reality is kids need to work to pay for their housing while in school. Our band director doesn't need you if you have to work....that's what I'm told. How many kids in BCU's band do you think work during practice hours?? That's the reality. You may answer now but, I already know the answers...do you?
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Post by Bigboy on Sept 8, 2009 14:58:55 GMT -5
You are right-on, it's all about the money. Last year's band was a lot better and bigger due to Battle giving the band $300k. I dought if they got that kind of money this year.
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Post by Maxell on Sept 8, 2009 15:45:49 GMT -5
Well Maxell...let me ask you this. Where does scholarship funds fit into this conversation? If you say no where then we can end the discussion. But I will say this...you mentioned BCC while speaking about the marching band. Now BCU's band budget is approx. $800k and A&T's is closer to $150k. Being a numbers man, which band should be better? Don't answer yet....I know for a fact myself and have spoken to many kids that went to my high school that are/were dying to be in A&T's band but, they are in NCCU's band...guess why!!! Same with WSSU....take a good guess. That's why you have Central proclaiming to have the biggest band in NC. Now, I could walk A&T's campus and find a minimum of 12 trombones; 20 trumpets; 10 tubas; 5 or 6 baratones and if you add that to what's already out there...they'd be hell. But the reality is kids need to work to pay for their housing while in school. Our band director doesn't need you if you have to work....that's what I'm told. How many kids in BCU's band do you think work during practice hours?? That's the reality. You may answer now but, I already know the answers...do you? I understand everything you said but 90% of your post was about size. I'm not talking about size. Our size, sound and talent are fine. I'm talking about REFINING the key elements of a halftime show. It doesn't take more money to make it important to kids to perform with energy on game day or to design a better entrance. For example, if the band worked as hard physically during the show as GD, that alone would improve every show immediately even if you changed nothing else. Did you read my last paragraph? I think Ruff and Co. can eventually get it done. |
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Post by ohsixrain on Sept 8, 2009 15:57:26 GMT -5
No...don't miss my point. My point is...the refining you are referring to means you need all your members on the field at a certain time and they can't leave before you are done. That doesn't happen because it can't happen. You can force a student to stay at practice when they say I have to go to a study group. You have to let he/she go, which will leave a hole in your band. Not only that...that particular member must play catch up. Whereas BCU, NCCU & WSSU can demand more from their members because they are funding their education. I know exactly what you mean by refining different things.... that's all that Ron R. does with Cold Steel is refine their elements of drumming and it shows when they perform. Unfortunately, the rest of the band doesn't function that way. Sorry Brotha!
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Post by Babynupe on Sept 8, 2009 21:33:43 GMT -5
Maxell,
Your point was well stated and I got it. I also agree. With the exception of the show at Honda, everything the Machine does on the field is predictable. I don't see how one can equate the lack of creativity with lack of funds. I never marched in the band, so what do I know? I do know the entrances from the sidelines are boring as L. I remember back in 03 when the band went to Wofford. That was probably the best entrance I've seen from them in the last 10 years. I guess I didn't realize that it costs so much to learn.
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our band got crushed at half time! i'm just being honest. but i rather have the victory on the scoreboard than at half time...
