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Re: Why Are Clarinets In Marching Band?

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2004-06-02 14:00

Hi Mark,

I read your comment with great interest.

I was struck by two comments you made. The first was "This is all very strange to a non American." The second was "It, the 'marching band' concept, is a testament to the stupidity of the average audience!"

It would seem that for something that is "strange" to you, you have made a very strong comment "testament to the stupidity..." What is your basis for making the last statement?

I think many things that some of my mates from AU do and say are interesting and even quaint but IMHO, never stupid.

HRL

PS A sound file from the Florida State University Marching Chiefs touted as the world's largest college marching band. A bit politically incorrct but this will give you an idea about the phenomena.

http://www.marchingchiefs.fsu.edu/2000music/Warchant2000.mp3

or http://www.marchingchiefs.fsu.edu/1999music/Make%20Me%20Smile.mp3

Here are some pictures for your review

http://www.marchingchiefs.fsu.edu/photo1flash.htm

There is a link to the U of Michigan Marching Band website. Notice that several of the pictures show part of the 105,000 "stupid" fans at the game (we call it football).

http://mmb.music.umich.edu/

Post Edited (2004-06-02 17:59)

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