Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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St Xy Sy 1Kj » » vVj k Co for (Juard The OSU Color Guard, along with Marching hand demonstrated shear dedication for true Beaver spirit. Color Guard spent quality time at football games supporting the team. This organization, along with Marching Band, was under the instruction of Kurt Jill and Cedric Nicholson. Many hours were spent practicing different routines to perform to music halftimes. For this routine to be established, a staff member must first have expressed an idea for the music, then different songs were arranged by Lewis Nomeet. The percussion staff then wrote the music for the percussionists. The different synchronized formations were created by Norfleet and shown during halftime. “A show is the coordination of music, and marching, to highlight various elements of music and choreograph being performed,’’ described Norfleet. Unlike Marching Band, there were tryouts for percussion and Color Guard. Holly Lesser Jr. shared her opinion, “The Marching Band and Color Guard don’t get enough recognition for all the hours spent preparing to look good.” Just as the football program grew and improved throughout the year, Color Guard kept up their end of the program, growing and improving too. It was amazing to see the motivational effect Color Guard contributed to the OSU football season. Hats off to the OSU Color Guard! Trumpets players amt the rest of the Marchii Rand perform at lull' time during the OSU vs. University of Washington football game. IVbra la Roc. a junior in Animal Sciences, performs during a halftime show. b nA colov

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Marching (Bamf The OSU Marching Band, directed by lewis Norfleet, was committed to motivating support of Beaver spirit. What most people don’t know is the time and effort it takes,” said Norfleet. The , ... .. . ' ‘ The percussion members line up in 160 member hand practiced 3-4 days per week for two hours each. Surprisingly enough the formation before tiicy perform one of Marching Band could require a member to march around two miles in the average practice. On their well rehearsed routines, estimate, one person could rack up about 180 miles of marching over the course of the .Reason. The group preformed at all of the home games and the majority of away games. Oregon State was also the hoM ot the Oregon Slate Marching Band Championships which brought many high school bands of the Northwest to Corvallis. Another event each year includes the Battle of the Bands in a Civil war with the University of Oregon. Norfleet’s main goal was to be support-playing outside of high school. To be a mcmlvr there try outs, although must have some l ig)fi school expert Ninety |vreent the band j ■Jb . ifB B... good player into the giime and trips are awesome, lots i ELJ| y lesser takes pride in being a ( B lH Beaver, and explains that whether they : BbShBIH - win or lose you still have to love them. dtsty iK t -- li h, ——■— ■ »■ Mckinlejgh Martin, a junior Science major, and a teammate demonstrate all of their hard work from many hours of practice. call Seelvr. a junior in Liberal Arts, performs during a lialftime slww. Color Cuard worked tcgclhcr with Marching Hand to coordinate elaborate routines to support the Beavers. A JL • performing rtrt$

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 3as et6a([ (Band Basketball Band was devoted to increasing the energy and spirit of the fans. The band was organized after the football season and performed at the men’s home basketball games. Many A nicmbcrof the Baskcilxill Band of the members of the Basketball Band were also on Sound Machine. This meant they had the keeps tlie crowd entertained during a opportunity to play many performances together. ,HV;lk ,n ll,c JV,nK- The band was compiled only of highly talented individuals. To become a member of the A percussionist tcts ready to play Memtvrs of the Sound Machine wetv dtirir g a l ivak in the .tune. The busy entertaining the crowd at a Sound Machine played at more than women's Kiskell'cill $anto vs. IICSR fV events llm'u.’ilk'ul the war. -v. -v Basketball Band, one went through a competitive audition. All their hard work paid off when they got to attend the games and get the crowd enthused. They also had the chance to play fun. upbeat tunes at various athletic events. 464 • a