NCAA tournament

[TubaRay]

Maybe the reason why they showed the LSU band more often was because the camera people were able to get to them more easier compared to Texas.

I guess it was more easier. In fact, it had to be more easier. It couldn't have been anything else.

That was more easier the funniest thing I've read all day.

I believe that was the most bestest and most funniest response I have ever read. That makes it more easier for me to laugh more better.

[Hank74]

UF Pedal Tones, are you going to Indy this weekend or will there be other tubas there. I must say that you and LSU have the best sousas remaining in the tourney.

Hank

[Dylan King]

I was at UCLA in 1995 for their last championship. What a fantastic riot we had in Westwood.

Although I am a basketball fan, I should express once again that the university system is playing a big part in the downfall of the United States, and would not recommend that anybody attend college. These days most every school is morally lost in what they teach.

That being said...

GO BRIUNS!

UC - clap clap - LA

UC - clap clap - LA

Have a mellow day.

-MSM

[bort]

The main reason why I brought up this topic in the first place was because I wanted to find out from others, especially current sousa players, the experiences they've had on playing in a pep band during the Madness.

From 2000 to 2002, I got to go to 13 NCAA tournament games with my college pep band (one 2nd round appearance and 2 final fours (and a national championship)). (Plus howmany-ever ACC tournament games.) There's nothing better than being courtside for BIG games.

One of the most moving things was playing the national anthem at the Nat'l Championship game in 2002, while they brought in the WTC flag. Quite an emotional experience. Not to mention winning the Nat'l Championship later that night. Wow!

Of course, in general, just traveling across the country and getting paid (per diem) to go to the games is a LOT of fun. It's like a month-long party with 30 close friends, and your only job is to play music. And then there's the pure emotional attachment to the games - it's huge. When your team wins, it's the greatest thing in the world. And when (if?) they lose, it just breaks your heart.

It's a hell of a thing. It's madness. And I love it.

[Hank74]

Well in the hopes of keeping things going here on this post, I would like to invite any current tuba or sousa players from Florida, George Mason, LSU and UCLA to chime in about their Final Four experience once their team's run in the tourney has ended. You will all have an awsome time, I trust!

Hank74