THE MUSTANG BAND!

[MrMustang1965]

Hats off to the Mustang Band for its yell leading capabilities during the game tonite that - in my opinion - pretty much showed up the SMU cheerleaders! Way to go, MB!

I have to admit, though...I was disappointed ya'll didn't play "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" (Dionne Warwick & Burt Bacharch tune)
That would have been classic!

If ya'll make the trip to Boise State next week, I *beg* you to find the Smurf cartoon theme and play it!

[couch 'em]

Thanks for the compliments! Sadly, we aren't going to Boise... that would be a mighty travel bill. Hmm... I'm not sure I WANT to go to Boise... marching on that turn might make me sea sick!

[GrapevineMustang]

Were there alumni band folks there? Band looked (and sounded) bigger. Sounded Great! Keep it up.

[EmeraldCityPony]

Did you guys do Rah Rah?

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

Yeah, they sure did. For a group that had two classes that had never done it, it was pretty exciting for them.

[mrydel]

I sure hope that was an alumni band. There were people there older than me huffing and puffing into those horns.

[SpatsNBeanies]

Alums were there. They are always there.

Rah, Rah was awesome! A couple of benches were broken.

[DiamondM]

Alums are always there on the Boulevard and playing in the stands during the 2nd quarter. The band on the field has no alums except at homecoming.

[SWC2010]

Thanks for the compliments! Sadly, we aren't going to Boise... that would be a mighty travel bill. Hmm... I'm not sure I WANT to go to Boise... marching on that turn might make me sea sick!

Couch- understand you can't make the Boise game. The team (and the Boise crowd) will miss the best band in the WAC!

[Bobby Savoy]

I think that the Mustang band is awesome, and I have the utmost respect for the hard work and tradition they uphold every year. However, I went to the SMU volleyball game against UTEP on Thursday, and I thought that the band made a comment that was very unnecessary. After all of the UTEP players were introduced, the band yelled out, "GO HOME!" I understand the reasoning for it, but I thought it was very disrespectful. It made me ashamed to be a Mustang fan and I hope that it does not happen again. I hope that our fans and our band can support our teams in a positive manner, and not rip on girls who work hard every day and come all the way from El Paso just to play volleyball. I think that Southern Methodist University is better than that. So, Mustang Band, if you are reading this, please be careful about what you say. Thanks.

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

I'm sure the band will take that under advisement.

[Bergermeister]

Yeah. We don't want to jeopardize our hold on the sportsmanship trophy. Go Home.

[Water Pony]

Question for the Band?

I recall that the informal title use to be 99 Guys and a Doll. What is the current size (seems smaller) and how many ladies march with you?

[couch 'em]

Right now I think we have 68-ish marching. Girls currently make up about 1/3 to 2/5 of the band, and thankfully 100% of the twirlers

[gostangs]

Any idea what percentage are on scholarship? The best way to get the numbers up is to create and build the scholarship endowment for that - I have heard the Diamond M club (Band financial and other support group) is working on this - correct? If anyone wants to contribute contact the Daimond M club -