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Fans of University of Delaware Blue
Hen's football were treated to what
some say was a record performance,
as the Delaware Marching Band hosted
nearly 2000 high school and middle
school band students during their
annual Band Day event, Saturday,
September 12th.
The record number of performers,
who traveled from as for north as
Massachusetts, and as far south as
Virginia, participated in the half time
show alongside the Delaware band.
While many students were still sleeping,
the 9 A.M., report time was an early
one, as the Huskies dressed and
packed their equipment for the hour
long drive to the college. Rehearsal with
the Blue Hens began at 11:30 a.m., on
the turf field behind the stadium.
As rain clouds floated overhead, the
Huskies participation was in doubt since
the band does not have rain gear.
Keeping the students healthy was a top
priority. Fortunately, the soft drizzle
became nothing more than an
inconvenience during rehearsal.
University of Delaware band director,
Heidi Sarver, along with her students,
welcomed the large crowd with open
arms - doing all they could to make the
experience fun. Participants were
separated by instrumentation for the
best possible performance. The bands
played two songs - Rescue Me, and
Bend Me, Shape Me.
After lunch on the bus, the group made
their way back to the stadium. It wasn’t
long after, heavy rain began to fall
dampening the spirits of bands and
fans alike. While everyone got an
unwelcomed shower, the rain subsided
midway through the first quarter.
With little room to maneuver, the Blue
Hens Marching Band entered the field to
start their half time show. Moments
later, the visiting musicians filled the
gaps between the Blue Hen band from
both sidelines. From the stands, it was
as if an army of ants were making their
way across the field, covering all visible
grass.
“Giving students this type of exposure
is important for their development,”
said Ron Burke, Patterson Mill’s music
department chair and band director.
“Music can open many doors if they
know what’s available and understand
how to tap their own inner resources.”
Once half time concluded, the students
were allowed to purchase dinner from
the concession stands and enjoy the
remainder of the game.
The game ended on an exciting note.
Playing defending champions, University
of Richmond, the Spiders were leading
the Blue Hens 15 – 13 with less than a
minute on the clock. Delaware put
themselves in position for a game
winning field goal after a poor
Richmond punt.
At the snap, a Richmond defender
broke through the line blocking the kick,
securing a Spider victory.
Hen's football were treated to what
some say was a record performance,
as the Delaware Marching Band hosted
nearly 2000 high school and middle
school band students during their
annual Band Day event, Saturday,
September 12th.
The record number of performers,
who traveled from as for north as
Massachusetts, and as far south as
Virginia, participated in the half time
show alongside the Delaware band.
While many students were still sleeping,
the 9 A.M., report time was an early
one, as the Huskies dressed and
packed their equipment for the hour
long drive to the college. Rehearsal with
the Blue Hens began at 11:30 a.m., on
the turf field behind the stadium.
As rain clouds floated overhead, the
Huskies participation was in doubt since
the band does not have rain gear.
Keeping the students healthy was a top
priority. Fortunately, the soft drizzle
became nothing more than an
inconvenience during rehearsal.
University of Delaware band director,
Heidi Sarver, along with her students,
welcomed the large crowd with open
arms - doing all they could to make the
experience fun. Participants were
separated by instrumentation for the
best possible performance. The bands
played two songs - Rescue Me, and
Bend Me, Shape Me.
After lunch on the bus, the group made
their way back to the stadium. It wasn’t
long after, heavy rain began to fall
dampening the spirits of bands and
fans alike. While everyone got an
unwelcomed shower, the rain subsided
midway through the first quarter.
With little room to maneuver, the Blue
Hens Marching Band entered the field to
start their half time show. Moments
later, the visiting musicians filled the
gaps between the Blue Hen band from
both sidelines. From the stands, it was
as if an army of ants were making their
way across the field, covering all visible
grass.
“Giving students this type of exposure
is important for their development,”
said Ron Burke, Patterson Mill’s music
department chair and band director.
“Music can open many doors if they
know what’s available and understand
how to tap their own inner resources.”
Once half time concluded, the students
were allowed to purchase dinner from
the concession stands and enjoy the
remainder of the game.
The game ended on an exciting note.
Playing defending champions, University
of Richmond, the Spiders were leading
the Blue Hens 15 – 13 with less than a
minute on the clock. Delaware put
themselves in position for a game
winning field goal after a poor
Richmond punt.
At the snap, a Richmond defender
broke through the line blocking the kick,
securing a Spider victory.
Huskies travel north to perform
with the University of Delaware
Marching Band
with the University of Delaware
Marching Band
