From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Liberty High School Marching Band performing at the 29th Annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest on Monday, December 29th 2008.
Brings back memories from 1971-74. I don't think the bagpipes played Rule Brittania back the with the band, but they did play Scotland the Brave and the band joined in with them late in the song. Going to the Rose Bowl is cool. We only got to go to Macy's, Indy, 6 NFL games, Miss America, St. Pete, etc., but not the Rose Bowl.
I think my only main issue with this is, Bagpipes should stick to Bagpipe tunes (eg, Black bear, Highland Cathedral, etc) Having Rule Britannia with bagpipes doesn't work too well, in my view.
That's not to say that these pipers/musicians aren't top notch, but it just doesn't fit.
WOW still a highlight to hear the Marching Band!! Graduated over 30 years ago from LHS and have always spoken so highly of the Marching Band. Very very cool!!! Keep it up!!!
Not to mention they are uncomfortable in long parades...like the tournament of roses parade when you live in Pennsylvania and aren't use to temperatures above 40 in January. The rest of the band wears imitations, if you will.You may also notice other differences on closer examination. For example there are different ranks some members wear on their sleeves. As for the pipers feather bonnets...they now all wear them. Hope this helps (=
There are two different style because some of them are real bearskins and very expensive. With the size of band, we don't have the funs to buy real bearskins for all members. So typically, its upperclassmen, section leaders, first chairs, and our student senate members for get the real bearskin. Real bearskins are also not made in America...so if they crack we have to send them to England to get them repaired.
Brings back memories from 1971-74. I don't think the bagpipes played Rule Brittania back the with the band, but they did play Scotland the Brave and the band joined in with them late in the song. Going to the Rose Bowl is cool. We only got to go to Macy's, Indy, 6 NFL games, Miss America, St. Pete, etc., but not the Rose Bowl.
clarkstaxiservice 1 year ago
@Someloke8895 I think I can speak on behalf of the students saying we agree
cowtipper1993 1 year ago
I think my only main issue with this is, Bagpipes should stick to Bagpipe tunes (eg, Black bear, Highland Cathedral, etc) Having Rule Britannia with bagpipes doesn't work too well, in my view.
That's not to say that these pipers/musicians aren't top notch, but it just doesn't fit.
Someloke8895 1 year ago
WOW still a highlight to hear the Marching Band!! Graduated over 30 years ago from LHS and have always spoken so highly of the Marching Band. Very very cool!!! Keep it up!!!
alwayssmiling111 1 year ago
thank you (=
smilingiswhatilive4 2 years ago
thank you
smilingiswhatilive4 2 years ago
thank you
smilingiswhatilive4 2 years ago
cont.
Not to mention they are uncomfortable in long parades...like the tournament of roses parade when you live in Pennsylvania and aren't use to temperatures above 40 in January. The rest of the band wears imitations, if you will.You may also notice other differences on closer examination. For example there are different ranks some members wear on their sleeves. As for the pipers feather bonnets...they now all wear them. Hope this helps (=
smilingiswhatilive4 2 years ago
There are two different style because some of them are real bearskins and very expensive. With the size of band, we don't have the funs to buy real bearskins for all members. So typically, its upperclassmen, section leaders, first chairs, and our student senate members for get the real bearskin. Real bearskins are also not made in America...so if they crack we have to send them to England to get them repaired.
smilingiswhatilive4 2 years ago
Why are there two different styles of hats?
imakevids22 2 years ago