To The Band

Could you please go back to doing Pinball Wizard? It used to be a second intermission staple and I always thought was the most impressive song you played. Sweet child of mine and freebird kinda fall flat. Please go back to your money song, I miss it!

Thanks,

A lifelong Big Red pep band fan.

While we're making requests, I would like to suggest that the band play "Candy Man" from Willy Wonka when the scorer throws candy in the crowd before the 3rd period.

jtn27
While we're making requests, I would like to suggest that the band play "Candy Man"

"It was always you, Helen."

And it goes without saying that we want to hear the Notre Dame and MSU fight songs on Saturday.

Wow. While we're making requests.....

MY OLD CORNELL!!!!

Alumni LOVE IT. WE NEED IT. IT'S IMPORTANT TO US.

Pleeeeeeeease. Pretty please!

Play Dr. Worm more!

BMac
Wow. While we're making requests.....

MY OLD CORNELL!!!!

Alumni LOVE IT. WE NEED IT. IT'S IMPORTANT TO US.

Pleeeeeeeease. Pretty please!

This.
It should be a staple, played at every single game.

marty
And it goes without saying that we want to hear the Notre Dame and MSU fight songs on Saturday.

The Michigan State fight song had great effect last time, but I think Ohio State's fight song would have more impact if the pep band were to add another, especially, if Ohio State beats Michigan in football earlier Saturday.

As long as we're making requests, I request the peanut gallery stop telling the band what to play.

Yes, they're not there for OUR enjoyment, dammit!

And they HATE request. Hate them.

Jordan 04
As long as we're making requests, I request the peanut gallery stop telling the band what to play.

To anyone who's not here or able to find a way to watch, they're playing Pinball Wizard now. Or just finished by the time I typed this. Here's to a strong third. Let's go red!

Sorry, Jordan, but here goes:

"Talking in Your Sleep" by the Romantics. It would make a GREAT pep band song.

And definitely more of "Hold On, I'm Comin'". Totally heart that one.

Band: Awesome job on Saturday.

My Old Cornell at the very beginning, the new fight song at a time out, pinball wizard, Espana, the alma mater, and plenty, plenty of Davy. The team's performance helped with that last one.

Thanks guys.

What he said. A great performance that brought so much more atmosphere to the game. My non-Cornell guests who are from the DC area and see a lot of Caps games commented about how much more they enjoyed the college game.

To the band,

Thanks for being at the game on Saturday. Too bad Michigan's band couldn't manage the same, since it would've been nice to hear the contrast between your broad repertoire and their one song played over and over and over.

I assume that the reason the Pep Band has not played Pinball Wizard and Dr. Worm as much recently is because they are also marching band concert songs. Conductors in the fall usually try to play as many "Pep Band Only" songs as possible since the marching band usually exhausts most of their repertoire on football game days.

The conductors try not to repeat songs that the marching band plays for two reasons: First, it's considered a bad idea to repeat concert songs in the same weekend because band members may get bored of the song. A bored band does not sound good. Second, fall conductors tend to practice "Pep Band Only" songs in rehearsal more because they know that the marching band is rehearsing the shared songs.

The spring will probably see a greater rate of Pinball Wizard performances.

Also, in the case that you have future requests or comments for the pep band, I suggest that you check out the pep band website pasted below, which has the essential contact information. Pep band leadership does not necessarily check e-Lynah, so this is the easiest way to make your requests/comments known.
[pepband.bigredbands.org]

Play Funky Town!!!

OK, so everyone enjoyed the Pep Band. Why not do a modest contribution to their cause. I mean MONEY. If many of us gave a little, it would help their travel expenses. As an official CU function, they can't go by car and buses cost. So throw a few bucks their way. You can assign some of your vast contribution to the Cornell Fund. Thanks in advance.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

Based on this thread, maybe the band should hold a fund raising auction. Take bids for playing (or not playing) certain songs.

KeithK
Based on this thread, maybe the band should hold a fund raising auction. Take bids for playing (or not playing) certain songs.

Tradition!

Trotsky

KeithK
Based on this thread, maybe the band should hold a fund raising auction. Take bids for playing (or not playing) certain songs.

Tradition!

The Cornell band plays songs from Fiddler on the Roof?

Jim Hyla
OK, so everyone enjoyed the Pep Band. Why not do a modest contribution to their cause. I mean MONEY. If many of us gave a little, it would help their travel expenses. As an official CU function, they can't go by car and buses cost. So throw a few bucks their way. You can assign some of your vast contribution to the Cornell Fund. Thanks in advance.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

Because of Jim's post I checked out the Pep Band web page and since it had no donation link I sent a message via that page. Here is the response. In the seasonal giving spirit, I second Jim's idea of supporting the band. If you do it in the manner noted here there is another seasonal benefit that begins on January 1 and runs through April 15. i.e. the donation is deductible.

And while on the topic don't forget to send Mike some money for the team - I think it is often used for recruiting trips - and Age can be reached via the PayPal button to the right of the message board page assuming you are not reading this on your phone or tablet.

Neil and Nick - Pep Ban managers

Hi Marty,

You may make a donation to the Pep Band at [www.giving.cornell.edu]

In the First Designation Box, select "Athletics and Physical Education"
In the second, select "Other"
In the "other designation..." space, type "Big Red Pep Band."

We do not have the specific Cornell Fund number, but our representative in the Gifts Office will make sure the funds get to our account if you follow the process above.

Thank you for your support. We will also get a link on the new web page.

-Neil (outgoing 2012 manager) & Nick (incoming 2013 manager)