Comments on: 2005 Honda Battle of the Bands Recap

By: Oliver

Oliver — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:21:36 +0000

Are you selling a video or DVD of the Honda Battle of Bands? If so, I would love to purchase one and I know for a fact many more will purchase them as well.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:20:38 +0000

Is he crazy…a "B" for the FAMU 100. They were the only band in the dome that everybody stood on their feet and cheered throughout the whole show…not just the dance routine. The only way you could see their show was to stand on your feet. FAMU grade should be a A++.

By: vstatedancergyrl

vstatedancergyrl — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 15:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the great comments as the band as a hole. Lots of people didnt think we did too good with crowd involvement, so its really good to hear when we get great reviews for our selections, and especially when the dance girls have been appreciated. NOW LL YOU NEED TO DO IS POST SOME PICTURES!!!!

Thanks

By: Lise

Lise — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 23:07:15 +0000

sings memmmmmm-reeezzz… like the corners of my mind…

man i miss marching band. i had a band scholarship to CAU but my parents wouldnt let me go i think i may have to buy myself another trumpet and find somebody's band to join.

By: Tena Brown

Tena Brown — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 18:47:39 +0000

I feel as though some of the bands that were in this battle were underated. I am not from atlanta but Clark Atlanta did pretty good. There show was a little boring but it was good. Bseides BCC's 14k, the dancers looked great and there uniforms were nice to.

By: Rod

Rod — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:55:27 +0000

With Morris Brown’s enrollment somewhere in the double digits and the combined muckery of Morehouse and Spelman into a marching band, CAU’s supposed to be the band of the AUC.

So you've mastered the segue? I'm. Lovin'. It.

This was a comprehensive review, and very serendipitous. Last night I watched Drumline. Thankfully, you explain the intricacies of the fanfare; I attended two predominantly white schools, and their idea of marching bands was a chamber quartet. Ugh!

Good call on the noise quotient. Yours truly can recall several performances that were almost inaudible. Too loud.

Rod brotha2Brotha

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:12:49 +0000

Speaking of NCCU, they've managed to lure Bradford Marsalis onto their music department's teaching staff (as of this week). I might have to tiptoe across the railroad tracks and see if I can wrangle tickets to something.

By: Zenitra

Zenitra — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 15:56:29 +0000

Karsh, this was a nice review of the structure of a halftime show as well as an impartial review of the Battle. Glad to see PV still delivering the stuff! (PV woodwind section leader '71-'75) Zen

By: Prime

Prime — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 15:02:18 +0000

I am so glad you had a good time. I probably would have been bored into a coma. All that drummin would have been a lil too much for me - LOL

By: Monkie

Monkie — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 14:12:00 +0000

sniff Man you making me miss those days! Great review. I almost felt like I was there. Don't miss the orthopedic shoes though.

By: The LoveHater

The LoveHater — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 12:59:00 +0000

I took drum lessons in elementary school. They invited me into the band but I was scared I wasn't good enough. By the time I got to high school most of my best friend were in concert/marching band. I felt so alone!!! sobbing

By: Sapientum

Sapientum — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 10:53:43 +0000

Ahhh, nothing like a rousing rendition of the Radetzky March to stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood...set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide, hold hard the breath, and bend up every spirit to its full height!

I see the competition was postponed due to "extreme weather conditions". Just how many FEET of snow did you guys have in Atlanta? I am imagining it to look like a scene from "The Day After Tomorrow". I hope the dogs get through with food and brandy for y'all soon.

By: Tiffany in Mpls

Tiffany in Mpls — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 05:07:07 +0000

I posted last year and once again am pleased as punch that you enjoyed my alma mater, Prairie View A&M University…my little brother plays tuba for the Storm…I'm sure you can appreciate the effort it takes..

By: Bernie

Bernie — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 04:36:25 +0000

That was the most thorough and comprehensive recap of a Battle of the Bands I have ever read.

Ok, it was the first and only recap I've ever read, but I learned an awful lot about what bands are trying to do when they're on the field that I never realized before.

But I think your first sentence pretty much summed up the whole entry.