Douglas Tate's halftime recording of Louisiana's Pride of Acadiana

[barisaxman]

It really was a great performance by the band. They sounded great in the stands and on the field. There were times many years ago that the band would half-butt playing in the stands. And some band members claimed that it was because their chops got tired. I played first chair trumpet and if I was supposed to get tired of playing, someone forgot to tell me. Anyhow, the band played clean and full volume the entire game. I told my buddy at half time that the arrangements of the retro tunes they played were about the best field arrangements for a marching band I'd ever heard. Dr. Melley is really doing a great job with the band. The field drill was even highly symmetrical and well executed. These kids get into too. It's all good. Kudos to the POA.

Echo your thoughts 100%!! As a former PoA member from the 1970's, I'm THRILLED with the job Dr. Melley has done with them. He GETS it!!

[Boomer]

Before the start of our home FB games I kinda mingle with the band before they come down the tunnel....well I was shocked to see the bass players (if that is what they are called) with their arms around each other (like pre-game basketball) doing some type of crazy chant as they swayed back and forth.....obviously I have never been in a band but just got the feeling that there was some love and pride happening!!! Great job.....if we could just fix that fight song.......I'm kidding Brock!!!

[LaCajunsFan]

It really was a great performance by the band. They sounded great in the stands and on the field. There were times many years ago that the band would half-butt playing in the stands. And some band members claimed that it was because their chops got tired. I played first chair trumpet and if I was supposed to get tired of playing, someone forgot to tell me. Anyhow, the band played clean and full volume the entire game. I told my buddy at half time that the arrangements of the retro tunes they played were about the best field arrangements for a marching band I'd ever heard. Dr. Melley is really doing a great job with the band. The field drill was even highly symmetrical and well executed. These kids get into too. It's all good. Kudos to the POA.

I agree 100% too. All we kept saying was 'where was this band after southern performed in the swamp?' Lol
Very impressive!

[BeauCajun]

You can see/hear this one.

Thanks Brock. That was much better than the original video. Unfortunately I missed their half time performance. Excellent job UL band.

[CajunRebel]

Top notch. Great job.

[DaddyCajun]

Band was awesome, how many instruments does Louisiana have in the band and overall how many members are in the Band?

[Lexhead]

I am immensely proud of how far our band has come. I no longer leave my seat at half time. Another reason to be proud of UL.

[BrockMeaux]

265 total, about 205 total winds. Percussion and guard are counted separately (about 60 of them).

[LaCajunsFan]

265 total, about 205 total winds. Percussion and guard are counted separately (about 60 of them).

Do you know how that compares to the other major Uni's in LA?

[Boomer]

265 total, about 205 total winds. Percussion and guard are counted separately (about 60 of them).

.......Damn Brock....205 winds....how many losses??? Sorry but it is a holiday period!!! Lol