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I gather that the east side of the field being cleared of snow means someone(s) getting in some workouts.
Or at least a certain someone with a great view of the field from up in the north end zone is dropping a big hint.
The last guy we hired was from North Carolina and it only took him 5 years to better the program and get us to a bowl. There is hope for the Indiana guy.
And, of course, big salaries don't guarantee anything now, do they? Some big salaries have even managed a couple 20+ point losses at home to....ahem....Sycamores and Mastadons?
Look at the coaching turnover every year. These are guys that aren't getting it done and getting paid a boatload of money.
Equipment is being moved into Marching Hundred Hall.
http://www.latimes.com/sns-bc-in--indiana-university-construction-20171227-story.html
http://www.latimes.com/sns-bc-in--indiana-university-construction-20171227-story.html
Some people just like to bitch about things and can't be happy when things are positive. I think it might be that these people lack attention that they are looking for so they come here and troll so people will pay attention to them.
I like that idea. Obviously weather can hamper a combo event like that, but I like it.
I don't know the answer to this but are two scrimmages allowed? Would like to see one in Indy as well with a similar set of attractions and big ticket promotions that day only, suggest Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers as possible locations.
Pics of Marching Hundred Hall from a few weeks ago. Construction is about done and equipment is currently being moved in.
The best musicians in the country now have the best facilities. Would like to see the band get more aggressive similar to Ohio st. IU has better musicians, they could really do something special.
We need someone in charge that wants a marching band, not a concert hall band. I can appreciate the musical talent, but college football bands need to be big and loud.
I thought they did great at the Ohio State game. The pregame show and the halftime shows were very good, regardless of how OSU’s band did. Then they went back to the lame halftime shows later in the year. So yeah, I don’t always understand what the leadership is thinking.
Still, it’s nice to see them getting more resources. The facility will be great, they raised a ton of money for new instruments, they finally got new uniforms, and at the very least they finally updated their website.
Couple of points......#1. Glad the 100 got a building, but hope they didn't pay much in architect fees. Not a looker. #2. I think the reason we have the 100 and not a real football band is that some music majors (but not all?) are required to be in it....I think kids that want to teach music(?)have to be in it. I believe this may be unique to IU among Big 10 bands.....that is, I think at every other Big 10 school it's purely a voluntary EC activity. I could be wrong, but I think that's the case. When you have some people participating that don't really want to be there, it's a problem. If I'm wrong about this, I'd like someone in the know to straighten me out.
I know kids get a couple(?) of hours of ungraded credit for participating in the 100. If possible, I'd like to see kids get more hours for it, as it is very time-consuming. And maybe it would be a small incentive for more participation. I don't know how we compare to other schools in this regard. I've hated our band for years because it isn't a football band. If you just gave me 15 more trumpets and 15 more trombones I'd be placated. It's just too small and lacks sufficient volume. If you want to add more flutes and clarinets I won't object.
Someone mentioned the OSU band......the guy next to me took one look at their band and at ours and said he thought there was some possible weight discrimination cases there against OSU because they had no fat people and we had so many.
To me, it's just another sign that we're not been all that serious about football, because no one's done anything about it for 30 years. I like what RBB says is going on now, with new unis et al. Also, I hope a new building and the other changes means a better and more enthusiastic football band.
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Well their marching technique is terrible. Their precision and formations are also bad. My son marched for Homestead HS in Fort Wayne where they finished in the top four in the state all four years. He went to IU but refused to march in the band here. Was too embarrassed by how bad they are in their marching.
Yeah I just don’t understand why it seems like they’re so lazy. Most of their halftime shows consist of them just standing there.
Actually the Ohio State band is smaller than ours by about 60 people. The instrumentation is different though, you’re right.
Yes, I know....all brass. A lot louder, and the difference is spirit/pride is a mile wide.
When I say we need more brass, it's for volume.
I look at the Illinois and Purdue bands, which are neither rowdy like Wisky, all brass like OSU, nor at traditional football powers like OSU, Neb, PSU, or Penn State.........yet they both have a lot of pride in the band itself. Same for Iowa.
Most of us who aren't music purists look for volume & energy......I really think its lacking at IU BECAUSE we have such a great school of music, some members of which have to take marching band as a requirement......again, if that's not correct, I'd ask a current or former 100 member to set me straight.....obviously the other reason is because we've had the same director forever, and he's been on cruise control for many years.
A millon years ago when I was at IU I used to go watch the band practice once in a while at the old 10th St. Stadium. They had an asst BD named Wilbur England(?), who used to be quite the drill sgt at their practices.....but I don't remember them being any better then. It just seems like there's never been a lot of pride involved in playing in the 100.
There's a shindig they do in downtown Indianapolis for the Big 10 championship basketball game. We went in 2008 when Illinois and Wisconsin won the semis to play in the championship game. I think it was in the old train station in downtown Indy after the semi games. Both bands marched in one after the other and started blasting tunes. Illinois went first and was impressive...Then the Wisconsin band rolled in and just blasted the joint down. The wiscy band was so much more enthusiastic and LOUD.
It makes a difference for sure!
It makes a difference for sure!
It's really hard for a band that's not at a football school to have an energetic/fun band. Purdue has done an amazing job in that regard. They have a lot of attention focused on the band apart itself, apart from just supporting the football team.
An energetic BD would reach out to a kid like yours......it could be done if there was the desire to get it done.
I'm sure you've noticed I'm interested in this topic,,,,for 2 reasons....I like college bands and 2 I think it reflects on the football program when our band is out there playing West Side Story every other week. It shows we don't take football seriously as a U.
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"Most of us who aren't music purists look for volume & energy......I really think its lacking at IU BECAUSE we have such a great school of music, some members of which have to take marching band as a requirement......again, if that's not correct, I'd ask a current or former 100 member to set me straight...."
From the Hundred website below:
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Registration
If you are interested in joining the Marching Hundred, at summer registration enroll in X40 (music majors only) or X50 (non music majors) for two hours of tuition-free credit. Marching Hundred members must be available to practice from 4:10 to 5:45 p.m. daily as well as Saturday mornings. A thirty-three dollar fee will be charged to each individual for the departmental cleaning of uniforms. Information for those joining The Redsteppers or The IU Drumline.
Do I have to be a music major to join the Marching Hundred?
Basic rhythm, technical facility, and marching experience are the most important qualifications for membership. It is not necessary to be a music major. In fact, over 90 percent of the Marching Hundred is made up of non-music majors.
Is it extremely difficult to join the Marching Hundred?
ALL BRASS AND WOODWIND PLAYERS are automatically accepted into the Hundred – auditions for a spot in the permanent marching block are held during Camp. During Band Camp, students will be taught basic drill and music, first with only the new member (“Rookie”) class, then with the returning students. Band Camp concludes with An Evening at the House, a chance to march in the Mellencamp Pavilion and Memorial Stadium,find the band stadium seats, and participate in the annual section competition. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Is the Marching Hundred only brass and percussion?
Instruments used in the Marching Hundred include piccolo, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, and percussion. Only mellophones, baritones, sousaphones and percussion are provided by Indiana University.
From the Hundred website below:
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Registration
If you are interested in joining the Marching Hundred, at summer registration enroll in X40 (music majors only) or X50 (non music majors) for two hours of tuition-free credit. Marching Hundred members must be available to practice from 4:10 to 5:45 p.m. daily as well as Saturday mornings. A thirty-three dollar fee will be charged to each individual for the departmental cleaning of uniforms. Information for those joining The Redsteppers or The IU Drumline.
Do I have to be a music major to join the Marching Hundred?
Basic rhythm, technical facility, and marching experience are the most important qualifications for membership. It is not necessary to be a music major. In fact, over 90 percent of the Marching Hundred is made up of non-music majors.
Is it extremely difficult to join the Marching Hundred?
ALL BRASS AND WOODWIND PLAYERS are automatically accepted into the Hundred – auditions for a spot in the permanent marching block are held during Camp. During Band Camp, students will be taught basic drill and music, first with only the new member (“Rookie”) class, then with the returning students. Band Camp concludes with An Evening at the House, a chance to march in the Mellencamp Pavilion and Memorial Stadium,find the band stadium seats, and participate in the annual section competition. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Is the Marching Hundred only brass and percussion?
Instruments used in the Marching Hundred include piccolo, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, and percussion. Only mellophones, baritones, sousaphones and percussion are provided by Indiana University.
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Thanks for the updates as always. So Fred Glass took over AD in 2008, right? Guy hasn't done anything though.
2009.Thanks for the updates as always. So Fred Glass took over AD in 2008, right? Guy hasn't done anything though.
Greenspan got the NEZ project in motion. However, the academic center under the east stands, which was part of that project, was left woefully underfunded, so Glass got that going again and added more to it. He also got the baseball and softball fields done which were left underfunded as well.
Your point stands though, he’s done a lot. One under appreciated aspect is all the little things he’s done to Memorial Stadium. The banners and the red paint, the general branding throughout the complex, and even the tan color that they stained all the concrete with. It makes the stadium look a lot younger. And my personal favorite, getting rid of the hideous chain-link barbed wire fence and replacing it with the much nicer one we have now, which will extend around the south end zone.
I believe it is in the neighborhood of $54 million. I also think most of it was from donors.
The south end zone is around $53 million. The north end zone addition in 2009 ended up being around $55 million. This current project is part of a $170 million athletic capital campaign, which also included renovations to Assembly Hall, a new golf course, a new arena for wrestling and volleyball, and a renovation of the soccer stadium. The only remaining project yet to get started is soccer.
Come on down! I can't wait to see it in person on a game day. I really didn't like the way it looked when it was open on both ends.
I once saw the pre-2009 version of the stadium referred to as a “loyal salute to concrete.” Accurate.
Earlier, the stadium had no "soul". It was drab and dirty and had a generic feel. In fact, calling it a "stadium" doesn't even sound right, it was more just a set of oversized concrete bleachers. The NEZ changed all that, and the SEZ will complete the transformation.
Wilber was the best,,,man has a perfect ear and the band was disciplined...Ray Cramer was the man though.
RIP, hideous fence:
The fence would have been ok without the barbed wire.....that was a bit much
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