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Merry Christmas

Marcus — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:30:42 +0000

I wanted to take a moment and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! Do you have any interesting traditions? Where are you vacationing? Be sure to look out for more from me after the holiday break, and I will let you know more about spring band events.

Tuba Christmas

Marcus — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:26:30 +0000

Heres another way to get into the Christmas spirit! Come hear some of your favorite Christmas music at Tuba Christmas this Friday, December 10, at Loeb Playhouse at 7:00pm.

Or if you want to play in Tuba Christmas you can register from 5:00-5:30pm at St. Thomas Aquinas, Newman Room, 535 (FREE for Purdue Students). The rehearsal is from 5:45 to 6:30pm. All tuba and euphonium players are welcome to play! Encouraged to play! Dress Festive and in the Holiday Spirit!

Christmas Parade

Marcus — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:25:51 +0000

If you didn’t see me at the Macy’s Parade or the IU football game, you have one last chance to see me this year: the Lafayette Christmas Parade. I will still be sporting one of the Macy’s heads, so it is a great opportunity for pictures. The Macy’s logo is on my left side in the direction of travel. If you show up early or catch me after the parade, come get your picture with me!

Point of View

Marcus — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:34:43 +0000

I wanted to let you know that one of the crew members attached a camera to me and himself for the Macy’s Parade, and he has put together a video giving you an idea of what it is like to be me and him! Remember to post your videos and let me know what your point of view was. I know everyone would like to see it!

Mission Accomplished

Marcus — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:28:20 +0000

What a week! I hope you were able to catch us on NBC yesterday. If you didn’t or want to relive the moment, check out the video in the top post of this site. Other videos and photos I am sure are to pop up in the near future. Let me and others know of any photo albums on Facebook or Flickr or videos by posting the link. I would be interested in seeing them. Did you see the article from the Journal and Courier as well their online photo album?

This is it!

Marcus — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:13:53 +0000

I am so excited for tomorrow and I know you are, too! I just heard the band will be shown on NBC directly after the ribbon cutting at 9 am, so you may catch a glimpse of us early. Make sure to keep watching to see the band’s performance in front of the Macy’s store. They have been working diligently for the past several weeks for this 75 second show. They even marched and practiced today in the hotel ballroom!

Get Excited!

Marcus — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:23:29 +0000

I am! The band is leaving town this evening, and I can’t wait to see them in the big city! Make sure to watch the band march down Third Street today for Thanksgiving parade send off! They’ll start at 3:30. You are more than welcome to watch them rehearse, too. I’m sure it will be a fantastic preview of what’s to come!

Ready for Macy’s

Marcus — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:46:53 +0000

I am packed away safely in the box truck with other large instruments for the trip to New York. Usually, for shorter trips, such as away football games, I travel by pickup truck with one of my crew driving, but since this such a long trip, the crew will need as much rest as they can get. Are you ready for the trip? Do you have your plan for touring the city? I plan to be on the Today Show. I overheard the crew talking about getting on site at 3:30 am on Wednesday!

Macy’s Today!

Marcus — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:37:54 +0000

I will be at Macy’s today! I am talking about the store at the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, Indiana, of course. I will be there along with the Silver Twins and Miss Boilerette. Come with your camera and have your picture made with me and the twirlers from 12pm – 3pm. I had a special makeover last night, so come and let me know what you think! I hope to see YOU there.

Drum Operation

Marcus — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:35:50 +0000

Some people wonder what it takes to push me around the gridiron on Saturdays. You’ve seen four people push while two others hit me, but you may be thinking, “How does it really work?” I’ll give you some insight in this post. I am a bit on the hefty side, weighing over 500 pounds, so my crew must be in good physical condition to run me around the field. They wear cleats for increased traction. That makes a big difference. I am aware when even one of them is not wearing their cleats on grass because I don’t roll straight since that crew member won’t be able to push or pull as hard. It is a real team effort. Maybe you’ll see a bit of the team effort at the Macy’s Parade. Of course, there won’t be cleats… How is your band section a team? How has this helped you in the work place?