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    Default Instructions to University of Montana to the Band

    I saw this email to the University of Montana band members from the band director on FACEBOOK where the University band was instructed to not play while the team was on Defense and to not play the fight song after a score. The administration feels that Piped In music is better at getting the crowd engaged.

    I suspect a similar thing is happening here. After all, piped in music is less expensive then having a marching band. I suspect that many complaints here about what the POA does or doesn't do are a result of the administration or athletic department or both. I also suspect it's a money thing with the eventual goal to not have a band.

    thanks to barisaxman for finding this.

    Just my 2 cents.

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    cotten-eyed joe? LOL


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    On a related note, the worst thing about watching our game on TV this past weekend was the Troy PA system BLARING the noise for every second between plays. Sometimes, I couldn't hear the TV announcers. This crap is ruining sports.


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    Quote Originally Posted by fanof71 View Post
    cotten-eyed joe? LOL
    Those that don't know would probably say the same thing about "Respect".

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    Someone in Montana hates band music.

    Earlier in the year their edict stated “the visiting team will not bring the marching band to the game.”

    https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/de.wl-of-the-wild


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    I suspect the band costs just about the same whether they sit there quietly or actually play


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    Now charging them for a ticket on the other hand


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    Quote Originally Posted by HelmutVII View Post
    Those that don't know would probably say the same thing about "Respect".
    I have never heard respect piped in through the speakers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RougaWhite&Blue View Post
    I suspect the band costs just about the same whether they sit there quietly or actually play
    I suspect the end game is to have no band.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CajunNation View Post
    On a related note, the worst thing about watching our game on TV this past weekend was the Troy PA system BLARING the noise for every second between plays. Sometimes, I couldn't hear the TV announcers. This crap is ruining sports.
    Should the kids get off the lawn too?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HelmutVII View Post
    I suspect the end game is to have no band.
    Lol. At the game or at all? There is probably still a music department that costs something

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    Quote Originally Posted by RougaWhite&Blue View Post
    Lol. At the game or at all? There is probably still a music department that costs something
    Right. But not all band members are music majors. Most bands offer some kind of stipend to the students. The cost of uniforms, travel, band director and large musical instruments like tubas and drums would be drastically cut. Also they would not need as much faculty to run the band.

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    Savoie referenced a 1903 picture and said "football has been around almost as long as the school."

    Actually football has been around since year one. 1901

    You know what else has been around since year one? A Marching band led by Professor Sontag.


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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler View Post
    Should the kids get off the lawn too?
    Yes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler View Post
    Should the kids get off the lawn too?
    Yes!!! The NEZ!!!!!

    Thanks for the lob pass.

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