My brother was in the state band. He said it was hugely physically challenging. It took him weeks to get the step correct. And he said if you screwed up. You took a swim in the river.
Because it’s Michigan state... first they were 2-6 going into that game and second of all the day they have the “best tailgating” so people stay out there longer before coming into the stadium.
I was a member backing the "stone age." mid to late 1970's. I notice every director has a different way of conducting the National Anthem. But over the decades they ALL seem to want to rush through it at the beginning until they get to the ending. Here it was a fine ritardando at the end the way it should be. But what is the rush to sing through it so fast? Too much caffeine? running out of time on the clock? Catering to the crowd's incessant need to get on with the game? Slow it down a little like we used to in the 1970's, relax, the game will get played. 75,000 people or so CAN sing it together better at a slightly slower tempo and ought to, or what's the point of playing it at all? I am not a patriotic snob, but we have forgotten how to have a little class here. Football programs could even have the words printed on the back each time. MSU band can lead the way for all for just 2 short minutes during pre-game show and bring everyone together like they do with the fight song.
Thomas Timlin yeah...normally Madden (or dr. Thornton now) would never conduct this fast. I heard from some band members that this was like INSANELY fast in comparison to the tempo it’s normally played at.
I used to be a school conductor. Other younger school conductors who had been around a while would always rush throughDrive Thru it. Yet their halftme shows were steller and musical. I don't get it. I called that the " Fast Food " mentality. MAKE the crowd and band slow down, YOU are in charge. They'll get used to it. I also love the way schools (typically athletic directors and principals) often allow a singer to trump the band playing the national anthem won short notice while the band sits there dumbfounded and cheated out of their time and conribution at a basketball game. How stupid. These students and director are giving up their time so they can sit and listen to someone else sing the banner after you rehearsed it to getit right? Dumb. Ma y time sI was tempted to have the band turn it's back during the dangers time in protest.
the star spangled banner is a march 🤔🤔🤔 marches traditionally are supposed to be fast (think sousa and stars and stripe forever), but its been watered down over the years to be taken at a gruelingly slow tempo
My brother was in the state band. He said it was hugely physically challenging. It took him weeks to get the step correct. And he said if you screwed up. You took a swim in the river.
being in marching band, this gives me the chills and makes me so happy
GO GREEN
Steve Kwasman GO WHITE
Go white
Watching this in person was so great.
Spinning the S is the coolest formation in collegiate marching bands. Prove me wrong.
Hint: you can't.
I love the good sportsmanship...playing the u of m fight song?! Class, Spartans. 💚
Amy Bean its a tradition of the conference, a gesture of respect
Why are there only 20,000 people there?
Because it’s Michigan state... first they were 2-6 going into that game and second of all the day they have the “best tailgating” so people stay out there longer before coming into the stadium.
Idk what was all the hype of msu tailgates psu tailgates shit all over them and I’m not being biased
we lost this game lol
Great!
What sportsmanship! Love the tribute to Michigan, and having the U of M conductor leading the stirring rendition of The National Anthem.
i see my seats
I was a member backing the "stone age." mid to late 1970's. I notice every director has a different way of conducting the National Anthem. But over the decades they ALL seem to want to rush through it at the beginning until they get to the ending. Here it was a fine ritardando at the end the way it should be. But what is the rush to sing through it so fast? Too much caffeine? running out of time on the clock? Catering to the crowd's incessant need to get on with the game? Slow it down a little like we used to in the 1970's, relax, the game will get played. 75,000 people or so CAN sing it together better at a slightly slower tempo and ought to, or what's the point of playing it at all? I am not a patriotic snob, but we have forgotten how to have a little class here. Football programs could even have the words printed on the back each time. MSU band can lead the way for all for just 2 short minutes during pre-game show and bring everyone together like they do with the fight song.
Thomas Timlin yeah...normally Madden (or dr. Thornton now) would never conduct this fast. I heard from some band members that this was like INSANELY fast in comparison to the tempo it’s normally played at.
I used to be a school conductor. Other younger school conductors who had been around a while would always rush throughDrive Thru it. Yet their halftme shows were steller and musical. I don't get it. I called that the " Fast Food " mentality. MAKE the crowd and band slow down, YOU are in charge. They'll get used to it. I also love the way schools (typically athletic directors and principals) often allow a singer to trump the band playing the national anthem won short notice while the band sits there dumbfounded and cheated out of their time and conribution at a basketball game. How stupid. These students and director are giving up their time so they can sit and listen to someone else sing the banner after you rehearsed it to getit right? Dumb. Ma y time sI was tempted to have the band turn it's back during the dangers time in protest.
the star spangled banner is a march 🤔🤔🤔 marches traditionally are supposed to be fast (think sousa and stars and stripe forever), but its been watered down over the years to be taken at a gruelingly slow tempo
Lets go STATE & Lets go BLUE !
Azel Nel Armamento ????
??????? ONE OR THE OTHER!
Huh-
3:45 is when Hail to the Victors begin
r u a u of m?
Hail NO....
Do you wanna know you from somewhere
State lost this game 32-23
generationll oh he has trouble with the snap
generationll Michigan lost the next one 14-10
Dos Gaming he isn’t going to be talking for awhile lol
TO EASY yeah lol
The game it self doesn’t matter. Only the bands do. And MSU wins every time
This is the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
Aw. Did someone get cut from making the Spartan Marching Band?
Kristi Isham fs bro I definitely am in marching band
Go Michigan msu stinks
gwendyshelton why are you here then
Michigan is garbage.
Michigan State 27 - 24 Michigan. Screw the Wolverines.
Fuck
❌ichigan