The UW Band flew down to Orlando Florida yesterday afternoon (on Christmas day!!!) Today we began the day with practice for the first time since December 17. (Practices during December were often very cold, which made it difficult for the band members to play, especially when their valves froze.) It was nice to be here in Florida and have 70-degree weather.
Instead of practicing in coats, pants, hats, and gloves, band members wore more comfortable T-shirts and shorts.
Here are the tubas practicing the end of the halftime show.
After lunch (and a shower!) the Band performed in the Champs Sports Bowl Parade of Bands. This parade featured two bands; the UW Marching Band and the Florida State Marching Chiefs. This photo is of the UW Marching Band.
When the parade ended, the "battle of the bands" began, and the UW Band performed first.
We played several crowd favorites including "On Wisconsin", "If You Want To Be A Badger", "Space Badger", and the "Chicken Dance".
The Florida State Marching Chiefs played next.
Once the "Battle of the Bands" was over, we got back on the buses and went to the Bowl-A-Palooza Fanfest Pep Rally and played for another crowd there.
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