Anna's

My first murderous thoughts came soon after I arrived at Purdue one sunny afternoon, when the band woke me from my peaceful nap with their practice sessions on the oval right outside my dorm... and the thoughts haven't stopped since! I'm sorry to say that they practice every other day it seems, and everyday on homegame weeks. I can appreciate that it is a difficult task trying to maintain spirits and enthusiasm, especially now that the weather is getting cold at a football game, but why do they have to do it OUTSIDE MY DORM??!!!

The band consists of hundreds of brass players, not to include the flag wavers, the baton throwers and yes ofcourse the cheerleaders. On top of that there are people playing the biggest drum ever! It makes one hell of a noise that's for sure. It's actually quite a sight watching the band practice, not only do they have to play their music, they also have to dance and shake their thing while it's going. They're not only musicians, but entertainers, cheerleaders and dancers... The roads surrounding my dorm are frequently blocked due to parades by the band, seemingly for no particular reason other than a show of force.

I'm informed by an insider that on game day the band has to play pre game concerts, during the game, and after the game concert, which often stretch to 7 hour days. I admire their diligence, on hot summer days they're stuck in that ridiculous uniform of theirs, and on cold and rainy days they are still out there...

Although you couldn't pay me a million bucks to wear that ridiculous uniform of theirs!

And yes it's just like the movies!