Syracuse University Marching Band Keeps School Spirit Alive

[allencrider]

Well . . . the band has more talent than the team, but that's the way things really are anyway.

[SUNSNARE06]

I think next year will be a really exciting year to be in the SUMB, since our new head coach Doug Marrone really seems to be turning SU's football program around, cant wait to see results on the field

[miccinelli1]

Agreed ... need to have a huge rally prior to every home game.

[RealityRunsRampant]

I wish you would have posted complete songs by the SUMB, instead of all these clips put together!

Still nice to see, though.

[miccinelli1]

I understand what you're saying. I used a small hand-held digital camera for this video, so I had my limitations. Thanks for the comment. Hopefully, can do something like you suggest in the future.

[dahwang12]

I recognize one of the band member. I hold the door for him few days ago.

[mabaker1962]

I saw SUMB at the NYS Field Band conference championship on 10/28/08. The band was AWESOME! Totally full of energy! Great job!

[miccinelli1]

Thank you. I wish I could have made it to the championship.

[hkygoalie33]

my cousin is a drum major at SU

[miccinelli1]

Then your cousin must be cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SUNSNARE06]

who is your cousin

[MVillani1985]

Congrats to the Syracuse Orange for notching their first win of the year against Northeastern! It's a shame that the program has fallen as far as it has, but I believe that as soon as Greg Robinson is shown the door, things will start to change for the better. Syracuse should do what Illinois did and hire someone like Ron Zook. Zook transformed Illinois from the joke of the Big 10 into a Rose Bowl team last year. It takes time, though, but I think Syracuse can and will rebound.

[miccinelli1]

Agree with you totally.

[erinleighhunter]

This is wonderful. As a recent alumna of the SUMB, it's great to see that there are still people who support what we do best - bringing the Orange PRIDE. Thank you so much.

-Erin

SU 154th Class.

SUMB Clarinets.

[miccinelli1]

You're welcome ... the band deserves a lot of credit. As you can tell by all the above comments, the members are a class act.

[swishseven]

Thanks for that. You remind me of some better times on the quad. But, would someone please give you the correct logo for your helmets?

[newk3409]

I'm not a band member, just an SU sports fan, but I'm sure one of the band members will read this comment and respond accordingly about the logo.

[basecase20]

Shortly after SU changed their logo to the one that looks like "SJ", we bought new uniforms and they were fashioned with the new logo. Then they decided to change the logo and as we don't have the budget that the football team has, we haven't been able to update to the current logo. Oh well, someday we'll catch up!

[miccinelli1]

maybe you should trade logos with football team and they'll start winning

[nygskii]

This video is amazing. It's so refreshing to see that all of our hard work does not go unnoticed.

[miccinelli1]

Thanks for the compliment. I can imagine the juggling act between school work and band practice.

[amyd6177]

Yay! Go Band! We're at every home game, cheering on the team AND the band. I even have a sign that says "GO BAND"! This video is Awesome! thanks for making this video! GO BAND!!!!!

[miccinelli1]

you're welcome ... they deserve the support for sure ... and, thank you.

[SUNSNARE06]

I dont know what happened to my last post but I just want to give a big thank you to you for making this video, it really means a lot. We will be at every home game and no matter what the score we will always strive to be the best band there is!

Andrew, Class of 2012

Drumline Bass 2

[miccinelli1]

I did not receive any other comment, but anyway, your message is much appreciated. It's you and the rest of the band members who deserve all the accolades.

[miccinelli1]

... it gives me a great deal of satisfaction knowing that the band appreciates the video. A lot of people appreciate something, but the appreciation is useless if not expressed. Thank you.

[CJabot]

Thanks so much for the support! This is my first year in the band and I absolutely love it. It's nice to see that there are people out there that appreciate this band as much as I do!

Chris

Alto Saxophone

[ThiaLam]

I don't know what happened to my other comment but I just wanted to say thank you so much for appreciating our work. We work hard to really keep the energy up in the Dome, and I'm glad it worked/works.

-Cynthia

Alto Saxophone

[miccinelli1]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who recognizes it ... your energy can definitely be felt by many.

[H0twallaber]

Thank you so much for this video. I know it has been said many times, but this means a lot to everyone in the band. NOt many people seem to appreciate our performances in the game and it is really refreshing and uplifiting to see that it made a difference to someone. Thank you so much for your support and GO ORANGE!!!

-Warren Sell

Tuba Section Leader 2010

[miccinelli1]

Keep up the good work.

[zmusicman08]

Thank you for the support, this is an awsome video

Shawn

Trombone Rookie

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome ...

[EHLOCALz]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

[newk3409]

Thank you ...

[jmhs810]

My nehpew is in the band -- you guys were awesome! Nice work

[miccinelli1]

Thank you ... I have to agree

[miccinelli1]

Trust me ... I appreciate all the kind words just as much. Thank you and you're welcome.

[bonomonf]

Amazing video and thank you so much for the support! You're going to hear it again and again from us. It really means a lot to us that people are enjoying our performances and hard work. Things like this don't go unnoticed and we all really appreciate the time you took to make it. Thanks again,

Nick, Senior Trumpet

GO SU... MB!

[miccinelli1]

How about 15 minutes with footage I shot using a small pocket digital camera?

[lalalalalauraa]

this is suchhhh a sweet video!! must have taken a long time to put it together...and it is GREATLY appreciated =] thank you so much!!

Laura 2011

flute section

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome.

[musicislove0307]

This is such an awesome video. Its nice to know that we are actually making a difference and its things like this that make all the hard work pay off. Thanks so much!

Shannon

trumpet

[SammyBammmmy]

A+

ditto what everyone said!

Sammy, Clarinet section!

[miccinelli1]

Go SU

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome Casie ... you're expressed appreciation shows what a class act the band is.

[basecase20]

I know that this has been said many times already, but thank you so much for this video. Sometimes it's tough to be "SU Super Fans" when the team isn't performing as well as they have in the past, so it's great to see that someone is at least enjoying what the band does on the field every week. Thank you so much!

Casie, Class of 2009

Drumline Section Leader

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome. I'm happy everyone is getting enjoyment from it.

[jmj0364]

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see this video! My son is a freshman in the band and I have been dying to see footage of them! Thank you so much for posting it - you did a fantastic job! The band is just awesome! We are going to the Louisville game and now I really can't wait! Thanks again!

[reidsnare]

This video is fantastic! Thanks so much for posting this, it was really great to watch. The time that you spent putting this together has not gone unnoticed. Thanks again!

Reid, Class of 2010

Drumline Section Leader

[miccinelli1]

Everyone's response is awesome. It makes me feel good that I've made others feel good.

[adf5142]

Go Cuse Go!

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome. I'm sure the football team's performance will soon match that of the SUMB.

[xcountry887]

Thank you for the support and fantastic footage. SUMB bleeds orange and supports their team regardless of what is happening on the field, and it means a lot that somebody not only took notice, but was willing to display their gratitude through this great video. GO ORANGE!!

Hans, Senior Class of 2009

Section Leader, Drumline

[tkdkicks2001]

I was so happy to see this! Thank you! :)

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome ... I think that's what makes YouTube so great.

[miccinelli1]

Oh yes ... even many PSU fans were enjoying it without a doubt.

[ttsweets32]

Thank you again , responding to Andrew's comment previously ... thank you for the footage. It really means a lot that you spent that time to watch us and regard the band so highly despite the football team's performance. We treat every opportunity to show that we bleed orange and show our pride. Videos and feedback like yours helps us know that we really are making a difference and keeping the spirit alive.

Lauren , Senior

Clarinet Section

Class of 2009

[SUNSNARE06]

On behalf of the SU Drumline, A big thank you to you for this awesome footage, we love to do what we do and as our director Prof. Mertz says, we do it because we love our university whether we win or not.

Thanks again,

Andrew Dressler (SU Bass 2)

GO ORANGE!!!

[miccinelli1]

Hope my Coach Robinson comment at the end wasn't a bit too much.

[SUNSNARE06]

oh its not too much at all, its totally fine

[miccinelli1]

I've held onto my optimism for the past few years, but time is running out.

[zeusx99]

We do our best.

Thanks for the encouragement and letting us know that what we're doing helps make a difference.

[miccinelli1]

You're very welcome ... keep up the good work

[newallme]

hey, are you involved in the band somehow? cause i am :D

thanks so much for supporting us!!

[miccinelli1]

Nope ... not even an SU student, but a life long fan of SU Sports ... I went to predominately Black university where "the band" is the main attraction, and for me to be moved by SU's band says alot.

[newallme]

oh, now you're just making me blush lol

[miccinelli1]

Then you know where I'm coming from.

[donaldliebson]

I was a drummer in the SU band in '70 - '72 and we were AWFUL. You guys are SO much better than we were! Thanks for posting this video - out here in California we never hear much about the east (and this year that's sort of a blessing) but it was great to "get back" albeit electronically.

Don in Manhattan Beach CA

[miccinelli1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it ... beyond all the Ernie Davis activities, the band (out on the quad during pregame) was the highlight for me.

[miccinelli1]

I think you're absolutely right.