I am reassured when I see dedication, Perseverance and pride self and country, every school should have standards that lead to excel and succeed like A&M.
We visited A&M last October as my daughter was considering joining the Corps of Cadets. Even this video doesn't do justice to witnessing evening formation in person. When the cadets were dismissed for chow and the drums started...it was impressive.
Drumming was spot on, but some of the cadets seemed to be out for a stroll and could not keep in step...My company Echo 70 Government Island Boot Camp, back in 1969 USCG was totally spit and polish, and we could keep in step!
(Army commission as rifle platoon leader 1976) Sadly, yes... The Corps today is so relaxed it hurts me to think about it. The bureaucrats no longer remember A&M's reason to exist is to train people who will lead in combat, but pride themselves on the Corps having high grades and graduates getting well-paid corporate jobs.
Cover is always removed when the bass drum is played upright. Not sure if this is traditional or purely practical but I've seen it in other FTAB performances as well as other military bands.
To tell all of the years apart when they’re wearing the Bravo uniform as they are in this video: - black belt plus plain bider (hat) = freshman aka fish - black belt plus bider with black stripe = sophomore aka pisshead - white belt plus bider with white stripe = junior aka sergebutt - white belt plus bider with black/gold braid = senior aka zip. Also recognizable by their senior boots.
On the ground in front of him. If he accidentally knocked it of he is maintaining military bearing. He can't stop and get it . I've watched the USMC Silent Drill Platoon members lose their cover in their performance and they proceed without the cover too.
I am reassured when I see dedication, Perseverance and pride self and country, every school should have standards that lead to excel and succeed like A&M.
The young man @ 1:45-1:51 is on crutches. Yet he doesn't miss a beat! Fortitude and resilience at it's finest! Love TA&M and FTAB!
I was in Company S-2 Marauders from 1982 to 1985 and sure do miss hearing this before dinner...memories... :)
We visited A&M last October as my daughter was considering joining the Corps of Cadets. Even this video doesn't do justice to witnessing evening formation in person. When the cadets were dismissed for chow and the drums started...it was impressive.
There was a time, long long ago in a galaxy far far away when the outfit that pissed off the BQ's would get the 3/4 cadence.
Sure brings back GREAT memories
I miss hearing this before every meal. Don't miss the rate at which I had to consume the meal. Aw, yeah I do!
Didn't know they did this. As on old bq ('70), this is pretty cool. Still love the cadence.
I wish we'd thought of this -- drum cadence while marching to Duncan.
Every morning and evening! I loved playing for morning and evening formation.
Love to see the girls drumming!
This year, for the first time, I believe, there is a female bass drummer.
Magnificent drumming.
I really appreciate your videos!
Drumming was spot on, but some of the cadets seemed to be out for a stroll and could not keep in step...My company Echo 70 Government Island Boot Camp, back in 1969 USCG was totally spit and polish, and we could keep in step!
(Army commission as rifle platoon leader 1976) Sadly, yes... The Corps today is so relaxed it hurts me to think about it. The bureaucrats no longer remember A&M's reason to exist is to train people who will lead in combat, but pride themselves on the Corps having high grades and graduates getting well-paid corporate jobs.
(BQ '76) Strange to think this iconic drum-beat was almost brand-new when I showed up; created by a BQ in the late 1960's
One would think that that constant drumming would affect their hearing.
Nice. Well done!
Why isn't the one guy wearing a hat?
Just curious: why was the sergebutt uncovered for this? I don't remember that from my time.
I asked my fish mellophone and the only thing she came up with was maybe to keep from knocking the cover off while drumming.
Not bad. Not bad at all. I'm impressed.
The Base Drummer should have his cover on. Bad show. The cadence is great.. David L Wood, FTAB '53. 20-0329.
Cover is always removed when the bass drum is played upright. Not sure if this is traditional or purely practical but I've seen it in other FTAB performances as well as other military bands.
He's a typical arrogant Sergebutt, for gosh sakes!
As a former bass drummer, there's no reason he shouldn't be covered. And really no reason he shouldn't be carrying the bass drum.
Good work
What, if any, is the difference between the brown/black belt and the white belt?
Black: Fish and Pissheads
White: Butts and Zips
To tell all of the years apart when they’re wearing the Bravo uniform as they are in this video:
- black belt plus plain bider (hat) = freshman aka fish
- black belt plus bider with black stripe = sophomore aka pisshead
- white belt plus bider with white stripe = junior aka sergebutt
- white belt plus bider with black/gold braid = senior aka zip. Also recognizable by their senior boots.
@@toddrf Ok, more strange US University customs. I'm guessing there's a reason for the mildly offensive titles.
Where's the bass drummer's cover?
On the ground in front of him. If he accidentally knocked it of he is maintaining military bearing. He can't stop and get it . I've watched the USMC Silent Drill Platoon members lose their cover in their performance and they proceed without the cover too.
Who is allowed to wear high boots and why ??
Seniors
Sophomores. (Can't use that other word.) I'm still scared to death of them.
10:26 look so cute
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