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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Sept 5, 2021 14:27:12 GMT -6
I've been away awhile and when I went to the game Saturday I noticed some changes:
1) Why/When did the band change the Fan Fare? I'm a traditionalist and didn't care for it.
2) Why no R U From Dixie? That was always a fun song to play and it's something I always look forward to during a game.
3) Why did the band only play one song then bolt with 7:00 minutes left at halftime?
4) I found the trumpet player in the wheelchair to be inspiring. Is the person pushing him a family member? A friend? A volunteer? Great to see.
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Post by Possum on Sept 5, 2021 14:33:51 GMT -6
2 words… Political Correctness.
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Post by Grant on Sept 5, 2021 19:42:26 GMT -6
I've been away awhile and when I went to the game Saturday I noticed some changes: 1) Why/When did the band change the Fan Fare? I'm a traditionalist and didn't care for it. 2) Why no R U From Dixie? That was always a fun song to play and it's something I always look forward to during a game. 3) Why did the band only play one song then bolt with 7:00 minutes left at halftime? 4) I found the trumpet player in the wheelchair to be inspiring. Is the person pushing him a family member? A friend? A volunteer? Great to see. I'll answer what I can: We weren't entirely sure how long Southern's show was going to go, so we planned for the minimum time necessary. Also, we're still working on the rest of the show. I promise though, when it's ready, it'll knock your socks off. The guy in the wheelchair is actually one of the trumpet section leaders! He's an extremely good player and doesn't let his disability get in the way. The person pushing him is another member of the trumpet section. |
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Post by Bubba the Trojan on Sept 5, 2021 21:03:34 GMT -6
I've been away awhile and when I went to the game Saturday I noticed some changes: 1) Why/When did the band change the Fan Fare? I'm a traditionalist and didn't care for it. 2) Why no R U From Dixie? That was always a fun song to play and it's something I always look forward to during a game. 3) Why did the band only play one song then bolt with 7:00 minutes left at halftime? 4) I found the trumpet player in the wheelchair to be inspiring. Is the person pushing him a family member? A friend? A volunteer? Great to see. 1) The change to the fanfare is brand new, and I agreee, the change is awful. It doesn't fit the rest of the piece melodically or rhythmically. 2) Are You From Dixie has been gone for a couple of years now. The changes were made for the sake of political correctness. As written by the great Bob Dylan, the times, they are a changin'. |
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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Sept 6, 2021 8:13:31 GMT -6
If "political correctness" is the reason then that's disappointing.
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Post by buzzlightyear on Sept 6, 2021 12:20:00 GMT -6
If "political correctness" is the reason then that's disappointing. Then prepare thyself to be disappointed about 5 more times this year. It does seem that they could come up with something that is a little better than Gregorian Chant set to whole note music. (I grew up Missouri Synod Lutheran and the music was just that and as boring and unimaginative as the first few notes of a once fantastic fanfare. |
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Post by buzzlightyear on Sept 6, 2021 12:23:46 GMT -6
As to political correctness if they can can that poor dude off the bachelor and then of all thens mess with Dr Long’s fanfare. What on earth could happen next.!!!!  ?? Next thing you know we will be arming terrorist groups because it’s not nice to tell foreigners that they should not have guns. |
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Post by Trojanfan2 on Sept 6, 2021 17:35:59 GMT -6
The pre-game was terrible as well. Why can't we march on the field like almost every other band? We don't need the pelvic thrusts but a drum major would be nice too. AND why aren't the players running through the "T"? Is it too far for the band to walk? So the band stands at one end of the field for seven minutes while we play music over the loudspeakers. Then the players run onto the field at one end while the band runs off the field at the other end.
Come on guys; Get some showmanship! Make the performances fun to watch as well as listen too.
We didn't know how long the other band would take?? Why didn't we ask them? It's our field and our half time show, tell them they have 8 minutes or whatever we want. if we're worried about the other band taking too long either 1) let them play after us or 2) don't let them play at all.
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Post by tntrojan on Sept 6, 2021 18:34:06 GMT -6
Didn’t realize we stopped running through the T. Why is this? The pregame used to be awesome with the whole Cry Havoc routine.
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Post by foulpolephenom on Sept 6, 2021 19:52:06 GMT -6
The pre-game was terrible as well. Why can't we march on the field like almost every other band? We don't need the pelvic thrusts but a drum major would be nice too. AND why aren't the players running through the "T"? Is it too far for the band to walk? So the band stands at one end of the field for seven minutes while we play music over the loudspeakers. Then the players run onto the field at one end while the band runs off the field at the other end. Come on guys; Get some showmanship! Make the performances fun to watch as well as listen too. We didn't know how long the other band would take?? Why didn't we ask them? It's our field and our half time show, tell them they have 8 minutes or whatever we want. if we're worried about the other band taking too long either 1) let them play after us or 2) don't let them play at all. The not running through the T is a COVID thing. Keeping them separated |
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Post by Bubba the Trojan on Sept 6, 2021 20:07:55 GMT -6
The pre-game was terrible as well. Why can't we march on the field like almost every other band? We don't need the pelvic thrusts but a drum major would be nice too. AND why aren't the players running through the "T"? Is it too far for the band to walk? So the band stands at one end of the field for seven minutes while we play music over the loudspeakers. Then the players run onto the field at one end while the band runs off the field at the other end. Come on guys; Get some showmanship! Make the performances fun to watch as well as listen too. We didn't know how long the other band would take?? Why didn't we ask them? It's our field and our half time show, tell them they have 8 minutes or whatever we want. if we're worried about the other band taking too long either 1) let them play after us or 2) don't let them play at all. The not running through the T is a COVID thing. Keeping them separated You beat me to the punch. The players are gonna grunt, and sweat on, and probably spit on each other for the next 4 hours and the band members are gonna practically sit in each other's laps while blowing through instruments, and, after the game, the players are gonna go high 5 the portion of the student body still remaining in the stadium (none of which I have a problem with, BTW) but let's make sure we don't let players run with 10 feet of the band, outdoors, in the UV light. |
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Post by Hemi Man on Sept 7, 2021 3:37:51 GMT -6
The not running through the T is a COVID thing. Keeping them separated You beat me to the punch. The players are gonna grunt, and sweat on, and probably spit on each other for the next 4 hours and the band members are gonna practically sit in each other's laps while blowing through instruments, and, after the game, the players are gonna go high 5 the portion of the student body still remaining in the stadium (none of which I have a problem with, BTW) but let's make sure we don't let players run with 10 feet of the band, outdoors, in the UV light. None of those people will bump into each other at the Porch either. |
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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Sept 7, 2021 9:51:02 GMT -6
Is there anything that could be done to have the Sound of the South reconsider their decision to cut Are You from Dixie and restore the original fanfare? As far as I know there were no complaints and they were only small melodies in the song not the entire song itself. I really don't get this "political correctness" thing because you do something to avoid offending some people at the expense of others. For example, I know a lot of the churches in Troy were offended that the University began selling beer at Veterans Memorial Stadium but they were pretty much told to go pound sand. If that's the logic then why can't we do the same with two songs? It's not hurting anyone and it's a Troy tradition I rather enjoy.
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Post by buzzlightyear on Sept 7, 2021 11:39:37 GMT -6
Holy crud Batman (Cardinal Rule) what will we do next? You must stop now with all logic. We might have to believe this year could be better than the past two years by waiting and seeing. If either the old fanfare comes back or we have a better football year OR BOTH. I would be really happy
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Post by buzzlightyear on Sept 7, 2021 11:41:09 GMT -6
Or at least change that fanfare beginning to something at least similar to previous. That way the snowflakes and the NORMAL people are both satisfied.
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Post by buzzlightyear on Sept 7, 2021 11:43:13 GMT -6
I am sorry I should not have said normal thus implying that if you see it the other way that you are abnormal. To those I apologize. I should have said not insane or logical or NOT Batshite crazy.
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Post by troy85 on Sept 7, 2021 13:26:48 GMT -6
Is there anything that could be done to have the Sound of the South reconsider their decision to cut Are You from Dixie and restore the original fanfare? As far as I know there were no complaints and they were only small melodies in the song not the entire song itself. I really don't get this "political correctness" thing because you do something to avoid offending some people at the expense of others. For example, I know a lot of the churches in Troy were offended that the University began selling beer at Veterans Memorial Stadium but they were pretty much told to go pound sand. If that's the logic then why can't we do the same with two songs? It's not hurting anyone and it's a Troy tradition I rather enjoy. You can almost bet that "DEAR LEADER" or mostly, his wife, had something to do with the change. However, they did wait until Dr. Long passed before they made the change and it SUCKS!! Walker has let the band slip in my opinion. |
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Post by SOTSButterfly on Sept 7, 2021 13:59:44 GMT -6
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Post by Trojan By Birth on Sept 7, 2021 18:09:16 GMT -6
I remember one season, the band didn't play anything modern as they were prepping for a band competition. So you were lucky to get some tune about a monkey and a flag pole. Those were the days I wanted to replace them with an iPod and a dog catching a frisbee. I will admit, they improved shortly after that and had a few good years. So from what I hear, it sounds like we need to update the playlist on the ole iPod and see if we can get a fido or two to catch frisbees for halftime entertainment.
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Post by Mr E 205 Legion on Sept 7, 2021 19:24:36 GMT -6
What is the current size of SOTS?
It appeared to me to be the smallest I have ever seen!
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Post by saintflorian on Sept 8, 2021 12:23:04 GMT -6
Yes, the Sound of the South has gone downhill.
It used to be elite. No sure what has shifted but as all of y’all have stated in this thread, major issues abound.
Sometimes it seems their just a pep band.
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Post by cornhole on Sept 8, 2021 19:04:12 GMT -6
Not a fan of the new fanfare. cornhole just a corny come lately to Troy Football history. Not alum, not even related to Leader or whatever. Two things sucked cornhole into season ticket holder circa 2005. 1) Huge V over Mizzou on National TV, O Lineman return fumble 54 yds for TD. 2) Game opening Fanfare show by SOTS. cornhole no band fan until hear. Huge Traditional Southern sound, great show, unique. Touch cornhole Southern roots. cornhole remains forward look to next upset rout. Who? who knows? When? When nose. next Fanfare too plain and NOT traditional as Johnny Long-guy wrote. Thank for You Tube historic renditions of Intended Fanfare. Long live Johnny Long Guy. |
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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Sept 9, 2021 14:47:30 GMT -6
Has the band program really gone down hill or is the department handcuffed due to budgets and covid?
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Post by buzzlightyear on Sept 9, 2021 16:40:50 GMT -6
Ok we all know the fan fare and how it begins. Let’s hum that part and let the band start till they start the usual fan fare.
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Post by cornhole on Sept 9, 2021 18:56:56 GMT -6
Is there anything that could be done to have the Sound of the South reconsider their decision to cut Are You from Dixie and restore the original fanfare? As far as I know there were no complaints and they were only small melodies in the song not the entire song itself. I really don't get this "political correctness" thing because you do something to avoid offending some people at the expense of others. For example, I know a lot of the churches in Troy were offended that the University began selling beer at Veterans Memorial Stadium but they were pretty much told to go pound sand. If that's the logic then why can't we do the same with two songs? It's not hurting anyone and it's a Troy tradition I rather enjoy. You can almost bet that "DEAR LEADER" or mostly, his wife, had something to do with the change. However, they did wait until Dr. Long passed before they made the change and it SUCKS!! Walker has let the band slip in my opinion. Just not what it was in the past. The Admin evidently favors campus optics rather than quality of programIMHO. |
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?? Next thing you know we will be arming terrorist groups because it’s not nice to tell foreigners that they should not have guns.
