A new tradition I would like to see get started

[SilverEagle]

I know that a lot of people do this anyway, but one day I would like to see "Glory to the Green and White" sung  A Capella by the home crowd.  The band could do it's usual intro/lead-in,  and then the crowd would take over from there. 

[DeepGreen]

A Capella?  We can't even get the North Texas chant in unison.

[Withers940]

13 minutes ago, DeepGreen said:

A Capella?  We can't even get the North Texas chant in unison.

I blame the Video board for that. 

[MeanGreenTexan]

1 hour ago, SilverEagle said:

I know that a lot of people do this anyway, but one day I would like to see "Glory to the Green and White" sung  A Capella by the home crowd.  The band could do it's usual intro/lead-in,  and then the crowd would take over from there. 

As neat as that would be, I don't think there are enough people that actually know the words to the Alma Mater to make it work.

[Greenrex]

I think  it's a grand idea. Thanks!

 

[untjim1995]

The new tradition I want to see is winning football seasons with average attendance at 80% or higher of capacity.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Hopefully, we'll get to the point where the crowd sings the alma mater so loud no one can hear the band playing underneath them.

[LongJim]

 

 

[Rudy]

I'd love to see this, but I'm sure the students would add in curse words to make it sound cool and get the students excited.

[Salsa_Verde]

An air raid siren would be an interesting thing to do. Maybe have a fan chosen from the crowd to crank it up at the start of the 4th quarter. If another school has that already then disregard. 

Edited December 16, 2017 by Salsa_Verde

[Aquila_Viridis]

I’m not gonna lie, I just want the eagle screech back.

[Keith7]

The students would add the "F-bomb" to it and argue it's tradition

[UNT 90 Grad]

3 hours ago, Salsa_Verde said:

An air raid siren would be an interesting thing to do. Maybe have a fan chosen from the crowd to crank it up at the start of the 4th quarter. If another school has that already then disregard. 

UNT had it during the Dodge days.  

[Salsa_Verde]

52 minutes ago, UNT 90 Grad said:

UNT had it during the Dodge days.  

Ugh....then definitely never mind 

[Rudy]

I'd love to see the imperial March brought back be the band. Never understood why they stopped playing it.

[SilverEagle]

So, how did the GB do? Did they wow the Troy fans?

[greenjoe]

OK...Honor test here.  Without looking, recite the Alma Mater without looking at the words.  

Wait...

OK I did it.  Next.

 

[FirefightnRick]

On 12/15/2017 at 12:00 PM, SilverEagle said:

I know that a lot of people do this anyway, but one day I would like to see "Glory to the Green and White" sung  A Capella by the home crowd.  The band could do it's usual intro/lead-in,  and then the crowd would take over from there. 

Great idea.

 

Rick

[FirefightnRick]

37 minutes ago, SilverEagle said:

So, how did the GB do? Did they wow the Troy fans?

Not even close.

Its my suggestion that we approach the dept of music and ask they give us a football marching band...and if they refuse then uninvite them and create a new band that operates under the athletics umbrella.  

Rick

[EagleMBA]

On 12/15/2017 at 6:18 PM, Salsa_Verde said:

An air raid siren would be an interesting thing to do. Maybe have a fan chosen from the crowd to crank it up at the start of the 4th quarter. If another school has that already then disregard. 

Did that for awhile at Fouts. Don't remember why we stopped. As I recall, it was more along the lines of team taking the field, not tied to a particular point in the game. Those with better recall can help me out.

EDIT: I read a little further and saw this has already been answered. Nevermind.

Edited December 17, 2017 by EagleMBA

[EagleMBA]

On 12/15/2017 at 6:18 PM, Salsa_Verde said:

An air raid siren would be an interesting thing to do. Maybe have a fan chosen from the crowd to crank it up at the start of the 4th quarter. If another school has that already then disregard. 

Did that for awhile at Fouts. Don't remember why we stopped. As I recall, it was more along the lines of team taking the field, not tied to a particular point in the game. Those with better recall can help me out.

[Felozano]

1 hour ago, FirefightnRick said:

Not even close.

Its my suggestion that we approach the dept of music and ask they give us a football marching band...and if they refuse then uninvite them and create a new band that operates under the athletics umbrella.  

Rick

SMU’s football band is associated with their athletic program and not associated with their music program. SMU has a good music program, but their marching band is lacking. I’d hate to see that much of a drop off at UNT. 

What is the actual complaint against the band?  Has there been any formal communication with the band?  I would think communication is the key. If the music department thinks all is well, then they’ll keep doing what they’re doing.

[MrStrange18]

On 12/15/2017 at 7:34 PM, Aquila_Viridis said:

I’m not gonna lie, I just want the eagle screech back.

This

[FirefightnRick]

2 hours ago, Felozano said:

SMU’s football band is associated with their athletic program and not associated with their music program. SMU has a good music program, but their marching band is lacking. I’d hate to see that much of a drop off at UNT. 

What is the actual complaint against the band?  Has there been any formal communication with the band?  I would think communication is the key. If the music department thinks all is well, then they’ll keep doing what they’re doing.

If you attended the N.O. Bowl game you would have seen the VAST difference between a band that is there to promote school pride and spirit..(Troy).....and one that treats their halftime show as a stage event..(North Texas).

The stage performance is wonderfully performed by the best musicians around and would be great.....ON A STAGE.  We already have that over at the Dillo dome.  They are called the symphony and concert bands.  

What we're lacking is a band geared towards promoting pride and school spirit called a FOOTBALL MARCHING BAND.

 

Rick

Edited December 18, 2017 by FirefightnRick

[greenminer]

@FirefightnRick I was a part of the 2001 halftime show.  Do you remember it, and how was this year same/different to you?