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  • E ae a THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN September 12, 2014 FEATURES Pride of the Mountains: Baddest band in the land Photos Submitted by Chris Smith Pride of the Mountains Marching Band performed at the 125th Birthday Bash at the eoreun), Jamie Lalley Staff Writer From the Panther Stadium half time show in 2011, to the Rose Bowl Parade in 2012, and now Macys later this year, the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is helping put Western Carolina University on a na- tional scope. The Macys Day Parade is still a while away but that does not mean the band has been taking it easy. Assume Band Camp is the official start of the march- ing season. Jessica Zandler plays second bass this year, Oh lord. Band camp is the roughest week of the year. It tops exam week! Its so much learning, memorizing, marching, practicing, all while doing it on hot, sun- ny days. For the drumline, the first five days, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., we are spent drumming with breaks for lunch and dinner. We obviously get blisters, calluses, and lots of hurting hands. But we are simply building our chops up for another season. (Chops are the muscles in our hands/wrists that allow us to play what we do.) After these 5 days, we have 4 more days. (This is when the winds begin band camp.) During these days we learn drill, put music and marching together and do a lot of full ensembles with the winds. It can be very stressful but once you get over that band camp hump it starts becoming more and more fun. Ithink band camp was a success this year. We got all of part 1 on the field in less than a week thanks to everyones hard work, said Zander. Henry Leavitt, member since 2011 and plays alto sax, said It comes down to physical endurance. Peo- ple were falling from not drinking enough water. You need to be in shape or you will get in shape. Also, sun- screen. I got lobstered. Leavitt expresses that the number of member have increased, drill and composition has gotten more in- tense. He recalls the props such asa speaker wood cutout and last years gyroscope. My experience has been fun yet stressful, he said. I like to go out and perform for people. I love per- forming. He further explained | the relationship with new mem- bers and seeing older members leave. Even though so many people leave new mene always come in and the band generally stays the same, personality and atmosphere wise, he said. The band is welcoming to freshman, is all about re- cruitment, and holds an intense atmosphere. The public eye shift has caused more stress on him and several other band members. Caleb Dunn saw WCUs Marching Band at Cary Band Day, an event where different bands of the east coast come together to perform and compete. He wanted to come to Western and be a part of marching band and major in music but he changed his mind and pursued Musical Theatre instead. It was the exhibition performance, he first laid eyes on WCU. Best band I have ever seen. The band practices on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays for about three hours in preparation for the half time shows performances. After a day full of classes and even work for some students it is easy to get discouraged and worn out. Its very important to have a good mindset about band in general, said Zander. Because it is so chal- lenging, if you do not push yourself, or try to become better, and have a good work ethic, it can quickly be- come overwhelming. But as long as you do your part, it pays off. The hard work and effort is paying off especially after the announcement that the band would be per- forming at Macys. According to the Western Caroli- na Journal, April 26, 2013, the announcement that the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band would be marching in the 2014 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City brought excitement. Social media boomed as members tweet- ed and facebooked the news. _Macys is a compound effort by Bob Buckner, David Starnes, Matt Henley, John Henson, the students, stu- dent staff, and so many more. Obviously Im super excited. Said Zander. Any- one you ask will say the same thing. Hveryone has to.realize that an organization has its problems but does not effect is productivity, says Leavitt. What we achieved has been amazing in sheer scope. Once you get into it you want to keep doing it, said William Hord, plays snare drum. Its hard to quit. Jermaine Brawley, member 2009 to 2013, said that band helped him grow as a person. Being a part of such an elite drumline came with a lot of responsibil- ity which required him to develop his skill so that he could become as good as he possibly could. T didnt have a drumline instructor in high school so getting good enough to make it took an unbeatable work ethic. This dedication is something I try to edu- cate others on now. If you want something, work hard and practice perfection to get it. The pros about being in band for Brawley were the places he got to travel to. Also the relationships he has made through band. He met his girlfriend of almost three years now and has made worthwhile friends. With his experience, he started teaching high school drumlinssince 2009. Being able to educate others in formal and infor- mal settings is a blessing, paying it forward grows the culture. I think since I started the band culture itself has grown, the number of members at WCU continues to grow. Also, shows are becoming more innovative, and marching band boundaries are being pushed. 2009-2013, May Grease Live On. Support the band by attending the home football games, season starts September 5th. This years theme is Street Beatz. The Marching Band is selling their old uniforms that have been made into limited edition collectors pillows. For more information go to their website prideofthemountains.com.
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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolin...

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