Purdue All American Marching Band Pregame Beginning

[TheDietKiwi]

i didn't go to Purdue, but i'm from Purdue Country and my high school always participated in Band Day. this is an amazing group of musicians. they are a formidable force, the pride of American marching bands.

holycrapilovethem

[cvehige2012]

I love Purdue and their marching band! I would love to know what the requirements are to have a shot at being part of the band... I am a junior in high school this year and Purdue i one of my favorite schools. Is there anything I should know in advance? As in tryouts or anything along those lines?

[inthemoment875]

@cvehige2012 Yes! First go on to Purdue's band and orchestra website. This is where you get your audition music. It'll also let them know that you're interested, because you have to get a password from them to access the music. Make sure your audition music is prepared by the first day of band camp, because this is when you'll try out, and the rest of the week is mainly for marching. They look for talent but also good sports who work well with others :)

Trying out myself this year :)

[2009grifin]

The sound is OK but the drill is dreadful!

[BoilerByBlood]

The band is great, but needs a more exciting entrance. It was awesome when they used to run in from behind the jumbo-tron during the Drew Brees years. I never understood why they quit doing that.

[2013Boilermaker]

@BoilerByBlood It might be because of the 2003 renovations. I wasn't around Purdue back then so I really don't know.

[purduebandfan]

purduebandfan is on the internet. I guess you cannot list a URL here. It is a dotcom site.

[purduebandfan]

I will continue posting videos, but, don't forget to also go to.purduebandfan for all of the videos and photos of the band.

[Drewman030]

I love this stuff. Keep posting!!!

[boilers2010]

I like the idea with "Boiler up!" but I don't think the announcer should spell it out for the crowd. Kinda takes away from the performance.

[Irishfan21]

He didn't spell out "Boiler Up" or "Purdue" at the Northern Illinois game

[boilers2010]

Good deal. Then we're all on the same page.

I'm assuming "Irish" means for Notre Dame, not Cathedral H.S. If so, we'll see you Saturday in what should be a great game to watch!

[Irishfan21]

haha yea im from south bend but im a student at purdue and i root for both teams equally (though i think i have more purdue gear now than i do for notre dame), the game on saturday will be a win-win situation for me (or lose-lose depending on how you see it). ill be at work unfortunately but ill keep a close eye on the game.

Boiler Up and Go Irish ;)

[boilers2010]

haha yeah you had me confused as to why you were a Notre Dame fan going to the "huge game" of Purdue vs. NIU. I guess being a Purdue student would explain it.