Marching band beats: a day in the life

From the time they wake up and prepare for their big day to a friendly competition with their marching band rivals, UB Marching Band members Remo Apuzzo and Michelle Skillman follow a specific schedule on opening game day:

12 p.m. - Relax before the game; get together with other band members and fill up on an early lunch

2 p.m. - Every marching band member gets ready and dressed for the festivities

2:45 p.m. - Every member of the band meets at Slee Hall 15 minutes before the start of their game day events. There’s generally a group “tune up and warm up” session and a time for final preparations. Then it’s go time.

3:30 p.m. - Walk to victory parade with the football team filled with UB pride

4:00 p.m. - Arrive at stadium, set up instruments in rehearsal arc

4:15 p.m. - Eat with Morgan State Marching Band in the East Concourse

5:15 p.m. - Warm up and tune up

5:30 p.m. - Play for True Blue

5:40 p.m. - Set up pregame

5:50 p.m. - Pregame – Star Spangled Banner Presentation – Tunnel Entrance

6:05 p.m. - Kickoff

Postgame fun with Morgan State Marching Band

After the game, the band plays a few songs they have been working on in front of Morgan State’s marching band. Following their performance, Morgan State does the same in a friendly, competitive environment.

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