i never said i wasnt open to new ideas. I am very open to alot of changes for the band, but i just PREFER the one now. I never said anything negative about changing the name, i was just stating an opinion on the name, but the other info was actual facts about our band. and i do think the quality and size of the band has gone down because of what style of music we play and persona we have.

As a Lafayette High alum as well, i was a member of the band @ LHS for 4 years, and we had a blast in that band...and anyone who knows anything about LHS Mighty Lion Marching Band, knows that the band is VERY disciplined. The band knows when to stand up, play, what song to play, etc...and if the band isnt ready, Mr. Walker (the LHS band director) will give u the look of death and go off on you when the chance comes (mostly in private/band room). so, with that said...i think the band needs more discipline and guidance to become a more respectable band. the band size peeked when we went to the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, free trip for every band member...the year after, the band was about 1/2 the size. if the band would aim for higher standards and promote the band more around the state, we might see more band members and better performances. Right now, high school band members do not have much of an incintive to join POA, besides about $700 stipend... but they travel to know more than 1 away game (usually in the state...LSU, ULM, LaTech, etc...) so, pretty much as a UL band member, you rehearse a ton of hours to only have about 5-7 performances and then have people on these boards (i am guilty as well sometimes too) to bash the band and performances...

just on a side note.....

How many people on this board actually attend the Pre-game performance???

Does everyone on this board know the band performs before the game begins???

now...i am not a fan of the school in BR, but how many fans love when THEIR band enters the field to perform PREGAME??? simple things like that make band members feel appreciated....

Lets get ready for B-Ball season guys!!!

Geaux Cajuns