Every fall I'm surround by the chill of autumn breeze, the crackling of the colored leaves, and the excitement surrounding Notre Dame football. Growing up, I spent most Saturdays at my grandparent's house just north of the Notre Dame campus. My grandpa and I would stand in the backyard watching the bumper-to-bumper traffic file down Juniper Road and into the parking lots. As gametime approached, we'd walk back into the house and smell the simmering chili on the stove that my grandma had made. We'd all sit down, eat, and cheer for the Irish. But something was always missing from these afternoons.
As I got older, my dad took me to my first game. Finally I was able to figure out what was missing. It was the Notre Dame Marching Band. The Notre Dame Marching Band is the oldest continuous university marching band in the country. The marching band brings much of the pageantry to Notre Dame football. The Irish Guard, Irish plaid, and the unique high-step make the marching band one of a kind. And of course, the marching band plays arguably the most recognized university fight song in the world.
This blog is dedicated to bringing you the insights of the 2009 Notre Dame Marching Band. Included are critiques of the halftime performances and interviews with band members. Through this blog, you'll get to experience the Notre Dame Marching Band in a way that NBC won't let you. I'll take you through the tunnerl and onto the field. As this year's marching band theme says, I'll help you "Get Your Irish Up!"
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Three Bloggers Agree That the Notre Dame Marching Band is the Best
Notre Dame Band Outplays USC
Francine does a great job of explaining the ND/USC halftime show from November 29, 2008. Not only does she describe the show, but Francine also includes some great photos. You'll note that there are only photos of the Notre Dame Marching Band.
View ND Band perfom "Here it Goes Again"
This blogger posted a video of the Notre Dame Marching Band's performance of "Here it Goes Again" by OK GO. I like that you can actually see the entire performance and experience the treadmill dance.
Band of the Fighting Irish Welcomes Chicago
The Notre Dame Scene announces that Chicago is playing with the Notre Dame Marching Band during the Notre Dame/North Carolina halftime on November 4, 2006. This article describes the many connection between Chicago and the Notre Dame Band.
Francine does a great job of explaining the ND/USC halftime show from November 29, 2008. Not only does she describe the show, but Francine also includes some great photos. You'll note that there are only photos of the Notre Dame Marching Band.
View ND Band perfom "Here it Goes Again"
This blogger posted a video of the Notre Dame Marching Band's performance of "Here it Goes Again" by OK GO. I like that you can actually see the entire performance and experience the treadmill dance.
Band of the Fighting Irish Welcomes Chicago
The Notre Dame Scene announces that Chicago is playing with the Notre Dame Marching Band during the Notre Dame/North Carolina halftime on November 4, 2006. This article describes the many connection between Chicago and the Notre Dame Band.
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