South Carolina University Marching Band - also called "Mighty Sound from the South" or better known as Carolina Band or USC Marching Band has entertained football fans at the University of South Carolina since 1920. The 400-member marching band is featured in all the South Carolina Gamecocks football matches played at Williams-Brice Stadium and most football matches outside Columbia, South Carolina - including bowl games.
The University of South Carolina Marching Band entertains fans, serves the community in various service and performance activities, and provides music education for thousands of Carolina students. The "Mighty Sound from the South" is an integral part of the pre-match experience that culminated in the theme play of 2001: A Space Odyssey , as Gamecocks ran into the field at the start of every game, the Sporting News once called "the most exciting pregame entry" in college football.
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Histori
The Carolina Band began as an organization initiated by students in 1920, when a request to organize a band was given by the Supervisory Board. The first band, with less than 20 students formed in September 1921 under the direction of a student (Mr. Martin).
- 1922: After Martin's departure, James C. Lanham, another student at USC, took the position of director through the academic year 1922-23.
- 1923: George Olson is appointed as the band's director, Olson is the first faculty member in charge of the band (is Dean School of Commerce). With 23 years old, Olson is the longest director of the marching band itself. (Copenhaver is the longest serving director of the band, but he only directly oversees the marching band for 21 years) .
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Still under the direction of Olson, the band became an integral part of college life and began to pay more attention to the looks and sounds of the marching band. The band Olson was the first to wear a uniform in school colors and he offered the instruments of participating students for use in the band. Band membership is about 50 members.
Additionally, because the United States was involved in a second world war, many members were missing from universities and bands for active duty requirements for World War II. In 1941, a band that had all been male changed its policy of allowing women to become members. The first female member only acts as a majorettes. Later, female members assumed positions as marching band members.
After World War II & amp; 1950s
After World War II, the band began to evolve more as a "show" band, with more complicated pre-match and part-time performances. There were four different directors between 1946 and 1959.
- 1946: Louis Albert Fink continues the V-12 Naval ROTC style of style used by Olson at the end of his tenure. In addition, the band began to travel to football matches away from Columbia.
- 1950: Richard H. Zimmermann served as director until 1955. Membership peaked at 82 members.
- 1955: Donald L. Banschbach replaces Zimmermann for the first time the ROTC Air Force band, the ROTC Navy and the University all operate independently of each other.
- 1956: Pat Garnett is most widely known for eliminating majorettes from the band. He suffered a stroke in 1958 and ended his tenure as director in 1959.
Pritchard & amp; 1970's
The Carolina Band style can be traced to the appointment of James D. Pritchard as the band's director in 1959. Despite the regiment's marching band, Pritchard brought back majorettes and twirlers features, which had been absent from the show a few years earlier.. Pritchard also acquired recording studio, more storage & amp; practicing the area and creating "Coquettes", the official dance team of the marching band.
He also collaborated with the then-athletic director and head of football coach Paul Dietzel in creating a new school fights song, "The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way." The song is still in use today.
- 1969: Ralph Wahl replaces Pritchard with a four-year term recorded by the highest and lowest position. During this time, Wahl tripled the size of the Carolina Band to 350 members (the largest at the time). However, the band's program made a controversial separation from the Department of Music. In addition, after his departure from university, Wahl destroyed many of the band's earliest documents and documents.
- 1973: Thomas O'Neal, served as director for two years. O'Neal brought the band back under the jurisdiction of the Department of Music. The post-match concert tradition by Carolina Band begins today.
Copenhaver Year
In 1976, James K. Copenhaver, longest Director of Band (now Director of Emeritus Band), succeeded O'Neal. Under his leadership, the University of South Carolina Marching Band grew well in Band size and quality performance, and continued to have a significant role in university and community life. Copenhaver created the most famous USC pre-match event (used from his tenure until the 2010 season). He is also responsible for the tradition of always having twirlers national or world champion as part of the band.
Year SEC (1990-present)
USC was accepted as a member institution of the Southeast Conference on 25 September 1990. They began playing during the 1992 season.
Since the league is one of the most financially successful and its football games are traditionally the most widely attended and most broadcast on television, these changes increase the exposure to USC. Subsequently, there was a significant change in the level of publicity for the Carolina Band.
One change included the addition of a third band director. Under this organizational structure, the Band Director becomes responsible for managing the total band program (which includes Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, the Wind Ensemble & the summer band camps). The various bands in the program were then supervised by the Associate and Assistant Director of the Band.
Assistant Director of the new Band became Director of Athletic Bands, which included direct supervision and instruction from the Marching Band and the bands of the University of South Carolina.
The first person to hold this position was Dr. David O 'Shields. From 1995 to 2006, Dr. O'Shields served as Assistant Director of Band/Director of Athletic Bands at the University of South Carolina.
O'Shields' tenure was highlighted by the demolition of the former Band Hall, moving to the Interim Band Hall, and making plans for a new $ 9.8 million band facility that was later opened in April 2009.
George Brozak became Assistant Director of Band/Director of the new Athletic Band in 2006. His leadership (2006-2009) led the marching band recorded by offering scholarships to all Carolina Band members for the first time.
Mr. Steve McKeithen was hired as Assistant Director of Band/Director of Athletic Bands from 2009 to 2011 continuing on several new policies instituted by Brozak and helping polish the Carolina Band image.
After James Copenhaver retired in 2010, Dr. Scott Weiss was appointed as Band Director at the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Rebecca Phillips was appointed Director of Athletic Bands in 2011 officially became the first Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands with Assistant Director of Band/Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, Jayme Taylor. With the start of their term of office comes the emergence of several new changes to the band's program including the creation of new pre-match events. For the 2014 season, Mr. Taylor served as Associate Associate Director of Interim Band and Director of Carolina Band along with Assistant Director of Interim Mr. Stephen Meyer.
Beginning with the 2015 season, Dr. Cormac Cannon started as Band Band Partner Director and new Carolina Band Director.
Carolina Band has enjoyed audience awakening and fan support and has seen a significant increase in membership over the past four years to more than 350.
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Tradition
Alma Mater
Written in 1911 by George A. Wauchope University English Professor, the alma mater was sung at many important events at the University. The words are set to the music of Jonathan E. Spilman "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton". Each stanza ends with the phrase "This is health, Carolina, forever for you!" When this phrase is sung, it is a tradition to raise his right hand in the air, with his fingers cupped, as if toast to the University. After most of the official Carolina Band meetings, the University of South Carolina Alma Mater is sung in a four-part harmony, whether it is the last practice of the week, a football game, or any other band event.
Kami Hail Thee Carolina (1st Stanza)
We call you, Carolina, and sing praises as high as possible
With faithful devotion, remembering the days
When we proudly seek you out, your children become:
This is health, Carolina, forever for you!
Amazing Grace
After every soccer game at home, Carolina Band plays an Amazing Grace setting featuring members of the trumpet section as a soloist, a tradition introduced by Dr. David O'Shields circa 2000. Many members of the crowd, including an alumni band, refused to leave Williams-Brice Stadium until Amazing Grace was played.
A collection of dances previously performed after each Carolina Victory. Many band alumni in the crowd often join in enjoying every time Boogaloo is done, and for many band members, this tradition (which has been in the Carolina since 1974, if not earlier) is the spotlight of the day. Its performance was discontinued in 2010 due to its rough and sometimes offensive lyrics. It was restored for a post-match performance after a major revision but was finally terminated after the 2010 season.
Gameday Pep Rallies
On the day of the match, Carolina Band performed at various marches on the way to the Williams-Brice Stadium. These include rallies at Gamecock Village, Cockabooses behind the Stadium, and special performances on certain days for Rally Pep President at ETV Studios.
Pre-Game Show
Copenhaver pre-matches traditionally begin with perimeters formed around the field; this then becomes a 100-meter block that begins with "Carolina Moon Fanfare." The band then started Old USC Fight Song , followed by popular Go Carolina while forming "USC" formations in the field. Then one high step started the fight song Stepping Back , thrilling the crowd.
After flipping the "USC" formation to the east court, the band played "America the Beautiful" and ended up with a concert bow to perform National Anthem and Alma Mater. This is followed by Gridiron Cocks Fanfare , and long drum rhythms as they move to spell "CAROLINA" across the fields. The band then repeats Go Carolina as they move down the field, eventually ending up with other rhythms while forming a tunnel where soccer players will enter the field.
The pregame entrance was changed in 2006 by Dr. George Brozak received criticism from several alumni and student bands. The "run-on" into the field, say some, the band members left breathless for many pregame and can not perform at high levels. The alumni also stated that the new start for pre-game does not have the energy and impetus of the old pre-game in abundance. With the arrival of Mr. Steve McKeithen, the pregame changed back to the traditional entrance of Mr. James Copenhaver was adopted shortly after becoming Band Director in the early 1970s.
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Under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Phillips and designed by Mr. Jayme Taylor, "The Mighty Sound of the Southeast" debuted a new pre-game show in the fall of 2011, featuring a more traditional "high-step" marching style while maintaining the band's tradition from the previous decade. The band members entered the field from the northern (student) end zone to the powerful Gridiron Cocks Fanfare and led by three pacing, mace-carrying drum majors. This is followed by the Old USC Fight Song at the end of the Band forming a large Palmetto Tree surrounded by a gate, the official logo of the University System of South Carolina. After National Anthem and Alma Mater School, the band played the battle song Rising Backward while forming a giant "USC". The big change for this song was created by adding "CAROLINA" Spell between two verses of the song in which the band reversed the formation to face the East tribune. Following the struggle song is a new song called "The Garnet & Black March", based on USC Alma Mater. The band then plays Go Carolina while forming a giant "CAROLINA" in the field which then moves towards the southern end zone. After the final fanfare, the band moved into a tunnel formation to animate the rhythm to await the beginning of "2001" and the entry of the team. This new pre-match event was a direct hit with the fans. The strong voice and high-step style cement the "Mighty Voice of the Southeast" as one of the most impressive marching bands in the Southeast Conference and in the country. Collegemarching.com dubbed the band "Wall of Sound" in 2016 because of its impressive volume.
Carolina Band 2017 Video Pregame
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Upon entering the stadium, the band members shouted and held their instruments in the air until they appeared outside onto the field.
Alumni Band
Band alumni perform for one and a half times each year and comprise a group of former Carolina Band member volunteers during the normal half-time of the game.
USC Songs
"Thus Spake Zarathustra" (aka 2001)
The South Carolina Gamecocks show probably the most unusual and thrilling pregame entries in all campus football by using Einleitung from Thus Spake Zarathustra
At minute minutes on the hour of the game before the opening kickoff, Gamecocks left the locker room and assembled in the tunnel at the southwest corner of Williams-Brice Stadium. The Sporting News rated USC's "2001" as the most exciting pregame entry on all campus football.
It was written by German composer Richard Strauss. Although this work is part of the classical repertoire and was introduced in 1896, it was known by the general public for its use as the main musical motif in the Stanley Kubrick film of 1968 2001: A Space Odyssey. 1969, it became the beginning of an introduction to every show performed by Elvis Presley. followed by the Elvis theme, and Presley appeared on stage. The professional wrestler Ric Flair is also famous for using this work as his incoming music . The Gamecocks started using it in all home matches in 1981 because of its correlation to 2001, that is when the University of South Carolina celebrated the two century anniversary.
Due to the level of excitement and noise levels of fans at the Williams-Brice Stadium, the Carolina band no longer play any songs during the entrance; instead of just playing it during other points of the game or on special functions. The Gamecocks now play a song over the stadium sound system so it can be heard throughout the stadium.
"Cocky's 2001"
Cocky's 2001 or So Spake Cocky is setting uptempo Here is Spake Zarathustra . It is commonly played during periods where less time is available for Here is Spake Zarathustra or when the Gamecock football team enjoys an advantage in match scores. Whenever possible, the song is "performed" by Cocky, the school mascot and one of the country's most famous mascots after winning four (4) Year/Championship Mascots since his arrival in 1980 (Universal Cheerleading Association - 1986 and 1994). ; Capital One Mascot Championship in 2003, and the National Cheerleaders Association national championship in 2009).
USC Mascot Cocky Directing Carolina Band di Cocky's 2001
"Go Carolina"
Prioritized in 1980 Gator Bowl while school was looking for another battle song to use. (From interview 6/6/06 with James K. Copenhaver-confirmed by USC band archive). Also appeared at the 1980 University of South Carolina marching band-Carolina Band LP262 c.2. Dick Goodwin, a long time artist and composer for the marching band and professor emeritus School of Music at the University of South Carolina, stated:
Go Carolina is my original composition intended for use independently or with cheering.
"Opponent Song"
OLD_USC_FIGHT_SONG: _Carolina_Let_Your_Voices_Ring "> OLD FIGHT FOREIGN USC: Carolina Let Your Voice Ring
The song of the battle immediately precedes the current and official battle song ("The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way
In a letter dated May 16, 1969 to James Pritchard, Salley explained the origin of the piece, including some sour comments regarding the prize money for his efforts:
In about 1933, ??? Omicron Delta Kappa fraternity sponsored a contest for the fight song for the University of South Carolina. The winner of this contest is receiving $ 500.00. I entered this contest and my song was declared a winning song. Then the award was reduced to $ 300.00. I paid $ 50.00 and promised the rest when an appointment was collected. I do not push the rest because I feel lucky to get fifty and will enter the contest if no prizes are offered.
Salley gave a little more information about the subsequent history of the song in a letter to Coach Paul Dietzel on December 10, 1968:
['Carolina Let Your Voices Ring'] was first introduced by Dean George Olson, who at the time, acted as a bandmaster. Not until Mr. James Pritchard came to us as a bandmaster interested in being revived in this little-used song.
Pritchard elsewhere commented, "The song of the fight was reorganized by me and used for my 10 years as Band Director (Autumn 1959 despite Spring 1969)." It was not used the following year when Ralph Wahl became director.
Lagu pertarungan ini sekarang dikenal dengan judul Old Fight Song . Liriknya adalah:
PUTARAN ULANG RESMI USC: Pertarungan Gamecock Memimpin Jalan (Langkah ke Belakang )
USC band director James Pritchard acquired band arrangements from the song "Step to the Rear" from Broadway How Now, Dow Jones in 1968 and a marching band playing songs in the first game of the 1968 season. This captures the ears of Coach Paul Dietzel who contacted Prichard about making it the official bout song of the University to replace the original fights song, Carolina Let Your Voices Ring . Dietzel wrote the lyrics for the song, but requested that he remain anonymous because of the knowledge that the football coach writing the lyrics might make it unacceptable for the basketball program. The song was officially introduced on November 16, 1968 before a soccer match against Virginia Tech. The lyrics are:
Now there are several versions of this battle track that are suitable for various game events. A short version of the last two lines of music follows any touchdown. After extra points or following field goals, the song is played in its entirety including the "CAROLINA" spell between the two choruses. Different short versions are used after each first Gamecock down.
Rekaman Carolina Band Playing Step to the Rear
"Favorit Lainnya"
- "Krypton Fanfare"
- "Shake a Tailfeather"
USC Play Shake Tailfeather during the 2006 Liberty Bowl week
Facilities
The Carolina Band House is on the campus of the University of South Carolina at 324 Sumter St. On April 26, 2009, the University of South Carolina opened a dedicated facility dedicated to 300 members of the newly accredited marching band and dance program. The $ 9.8 million complex features a workout area, exercise room, instrument/uniform storage and a 110-yard training field complete with field lighting and three-story observation tower. The main level development plan is organized around a series of large training areas and dance studios along the north side of the field. Smaller offices and support rooms are located in the south.
Pep Bands
Carolina Band is proud of providing enthusiastic and school songs in every soccer game played by South Carolina Gamecocks. This includes providing small bands for all away matches not attended by full bands.
Men's and women's basketball games and women's volleyball games feature "Concocktion", the official pep band from the University of South Carolina. The band performed in several home volleyball games and all the men's and women's basketball games held at Colonial Life Arena, South Carolina's largest arena and the tenth largest campus basketball facility in the United States. "Concocktion" travels with basketball teams for both SEC and NCAA post-season tournaments.
Pep band performed in 2009 during the 2008-2009 basketball season
References
External links
- Band Site
- USC School of Music
- Carolina Band Youtube Channel
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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