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    Does Anyone Think This Is A Good Idea?

    I apologize in advance for this post, but I just didn't know where else to ask: I'm the section leader of the tubas in the Panther Marching Band, and I'm giving a lot of entertainment to the idea of having the section go around campus on game days and play a couple tunes I've arranged (a couple polkas, The Pink Panther, etc.). There's interest from guys in the section, but I really don't know if this is something that would take hold? Does anyone have an opinion? Would this get off the ground?

    Thanks, and as always GO CATS!

    "Once it starts, it never ends."
    -Eldon Miller
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    That would be a great idea. Especially if you throw in the UNI fight song. You could put signs on your back that state something about "It's Game Day---4 PM..Go Panthers!" (or something like that). That is one of the things that I thought would be awesome. To live in the dorms and hear the band playing and follow them over for the game. Sweet! Great idea!
    The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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    • #3
      Agreed...as much as you think students have to know that there is a home game on a weekend, I think it would be great to go around the Friday before games to try and remind students of the games. maybe around the Union, Fountain and Rod Library area for an hour during lunch.....see if that works in your schedule ontheprowl04!!! lol

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      • #4
        Originally posted by B.True
        Agreed...as much as you think students have to know that there is a home game on a weekend, I think it would be great to go around the Friday before games to try and remind students of the games. maybe around the Union, Fountain and Rod Library area for an hour during lunch.....see if that works in your schedule ontheprowl04!!! lol
        As hectic as my schedule is, I think there is a time at some point we could work something out. I talked to my band director, and he thinks it's a pretty good idea, depending on how it pans out. I've been told by students that they don't even KNOW that there's a game on somedays. I think this would be a good way to let them know, heh.

        "Once it starts, it never ends."
        -Eldon Miller

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        • #5
          Great Idea...

          It is SO IMPORTANT for students to be pro-active in recruiting other students to attend games. I wish the residence halls, fraternities and sororities would be more active in getting students to games as well. It's a great social event for all students...even if they don't like football. Most students at UNI are so focused on themselves and getting their work done, going out Thursday night and then packing the car and driving home on the weekend. It's pathetic really.

          I was a student at UNI from 1991-1995 and to get a seat in the first 10 rows of the DOME you had to get there around 2:00 PM for the 6:00 PM kick-offs!!!

          I'd love to see it get back to that point. It should be easier to get students to attend now that they allow tailgating on campus.

          I would also try and involve the athletic department...or at least let them know what your thoughts are. I think they would be excited some students are willing to be active in recruiting other students to come to the games.

          Go Panthers and GOOD LUCK!!!!

          PS: Talk to Connie Hanson in Student Activities to see if she has any ideas on how to get more student organizations to come to games as a group.
          "10% of life is what happens to you, 90% is how you react to what happens."

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          • #6
            i agree that the administration would be more than happy to get the information out about games, especially through the use of the band....

            you might want to talk to the Northern Iowan at the beginning of the season to try and get a story on the back page of the paper to let more people know what the reason is when they hear music blaring as they walk around on campus!!!

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            • #7
              That's a great idea. I figured people would be surprised when they heard blaring music, but that's definitely a good way to get them in the know. Thanks!

              "Once it starts, it never ends."
              -Eldon Miller

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              • #8
                I would also try...

                Originally posted by Ontheprowl04
                I apologize in advance for this post, but I just didn't know where else to ask: I'm the section leader of the tubas in the Panther Marching Band, and I'm giving a lot of entertainment to the idea of having the section go around campus on game days and play a couple tunes I've arranged (a couple polkas, The Pink Panther, etc.). There's interest from guys in the section, but I really don't know if this is something that would take hold? Does anyone have an opinion? Would this get off the ground?

                Thanks, and as always GO CATS!
                Going into the bars a la Iowa City. People are usually in a festive mood the night before home games, even if a lot of students go home. Just how many hours do you have in the day?
                FM

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by FMPanther
                  Going into the bars a la Iowa City. People are usually in a festive mood the night before home games, even if a lot of students go home. Just how many hours do you have in the day?
                  Hehe... Fridays are usually alright as far as schedules go, especially Friday Nights. The band director is a bit skittish about having the band go into bars, even though we've tried to convince him it's a good idea. I'm with on this one... I'd like to see this, too.

                  "Once it starts, it never ends."
                  -Eldon Miller

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                  • #10
                    Nothing wrong with the band going into bars. In fact, during the MVC tourny, the band performed before Championship game and it was awesome!! I realize that it was more of a pep rally, but the band got everyone fired up!! They also performed in a Milwaukee bar before the Georgia Tech game.

                    I think the band going from bar to bar on The Hill will definitely get everyone pumped and hopefully more students to the games!! We have a great band, and it only makes sense to spread the word of an upcoming Panther game with one of nation's best!!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by JCPanthers
                      Nothing wrong with the band going into bars. In fact, during the MVC tourny, the band performed before Championship game and it was awesome!! I realize that it was more of a pep rally, but the band got everyone fired up!! They also performed in a Milwaukee bar before the Georgia Tech game.

                      I think the band going from bar to bar on The Hill will definitely get everyone pumped and hopefully more students to the games!! We have a great band, and it only makes sense to spread the word of an upcoming Panther game with one of nation's best!!
                      true, and if the band director is against the students even going into the bars, the band could just walk up and down the hill a couple times from 10 to 11...we all know how many people litter the streets during that time!

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                      • #12
                        Sounds like a great idea to me.

                        peace

                        igo4uni
                        peace

                        igo4uni

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                        • #13
                          Dude, it sounds like a great idea. If you need us to email your band director to get some momentum behind this thing, let us know. I am sure everyone of us can take 2 minutes to send a nice email to him.
                          The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Panthers to the Bone
                            Dude, it sounds like a great idea. If you need us to email your band director to get some momentum behind this thing, let us know. I am sure everyone of us can take 2 minutes to send a nice email to him.
                            much aggreed PTTB...strength in numbers and the written word go a long way.

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                            • #15
                              this is the best thing the band can do. you have a great idea and i am looking foward to listening the band around campus. i will email the director too, if need be

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