Green Brigade

[MDH]

I noticed the variety in song choice last night and really appreciated it. Keep it up GB

[stebo]

The band is freaking HUGE this year. Anyone know how many members are playing on game day? Seems to be the largest I have ever seen them.

[SHOSS]

I just wish they could wear uniforms. The it's too hot excuse doesn't work anymore

Ok, I'm tired of this...sorry UNTcrazy... but this chapps me.

I don't give a flying f what those folks are wearing... The band uniform thing is a tired conversation, and quite frankly, I've always thought band uniforms are COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY WORTHLESS AND STUPID LOOKING!

Shorts and a matching t-shirt are completely sufficient.

That was a very powerful and precise sound they have. There is no question in my mind that if there is a better marching band out there, I'd have to see it to believe it.

Go Mean Freakin Green!

[SilverEagle]

1. When the Green Brigade gets themselves in position, and then puts their instruments to their mouths, and start playing, they are truly a college band without peer. However, their pre-game pagentry STILL SUCKS.

Look through these to see what I mean.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/814829-college-football-power-ranking-the-top-25-college-marching-band-pregames/page/28

My favorite, FWIW, is the the Sooner band and their pre-game grand entrance.

2. What's with the Enron-like logo on their caps? I thought they were the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS GREEN BRIGADE? Put a UNT logo on the cap and have "Green Brigade" embroidered underneath the logo. In case you don't know, you represent the SCHOOL not yourselves. This is a long time pet peeve of mine going back to the days of Dr. Winslow and his self-indulgent (albeit very talented) bands. They came to the games to be adored by the fans, not to promote spirit for the school, and the football team. I hated Dr. Winslow for his prima donna attitude.

3. Glad to see the drum-line is back. This years version is better than last years, but are they the same guys that go off to the national drum-line contest? If not, why not? We absolutely need to be putting our best foot forward at every game.

4. Fanfare? Where is our unique North Texas fanfare? We can't come up with a WOW fanfare prior to starting the fight song? I thought we had a great music school?..

5. The GB can't seem to decide if they are a military style band (pre-game and half-time entrance) or a show band (after the music starts). I would prefer that we be a show band all the way, or a military band all the way. Either get a show band grand entrance going (we now have the perfect venue to do it) or do an all military type half-time show.....to go along with the very unexciting pre-game entrance.

AGAIN, when the instruments get to their mouths, the Green Brigade is without peer amongst college bands....but their pageantry pretty much sucks!

[MeanGreenDan]

Sounded awesome, great variety. But wear uniforms.

[tylermeangreen]

1. When the Green Brigade gets themselves in position, and then puts their instruments to their mouths, and start playing, they are truly a college band without peer. However, their pre-game pagentry STILL SUCKS.

Look through these to see what I mean.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/814829-college-football-power-ranking-the-top-25-college-marching-band-pregames/page/28

My favorite, FWIW, is the the Sooner band and their pre-game grand entrance.

2. What's with the Enron-like logo on their caps? I thought they were the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS GREEN BRIGADE? Put a UNT logo on the cap and have "Green Brigade" embroidered underneath the logo. In case you don't know, you represent the SCHOOL not yourselves. This is a long time pet peeve of mine going back to the days of Dr. Winslow and his self-indulgent (albeit very talented) bands. They came to the games to be adored by the fans, not to promote spirit for the school, and the football team. I hated Dr. Winslow for his prima donna attitude.

3. Glad to see the drum-line is back. This years version is better than last years, but are they the same guys that go off to the national drum-line contest? If not, why not? We absolutely need to be putting our best foot forward at every game.

4. Fanfare? Where is our unique North Texas fanfare? We can't come up with a WOW fanfare prior to starting the fight song? I thought we had a great music school?..

5. The GB can't seem to decide if they are a military style band (pre-game and half-time entrance) or a show band (after the music starts). I would prefer that we be a show band all the way, or a military band all the way. Either get a show band grand entrance going (we now have the perfect venue to do it) or do an all military type half-time show.....to go along with the very unexciting pre-game entrance.

AGAIN, when the instruments get to their mouths, the Green Brigade is without peer amongst college bands....but their pageantry pretty much sucks!

I am really missing the pregame march around the field, as at Fouts, playing the fight song and "Fly Like An Eagle' (which I understand that some of you do not like).

That was a good way to get the crowd excited prior to pre-game and the game itself.

[UNTLifer]

You're working really hard to find something to be mad about.

Not really. Some dude, or should I say dudes, prancing around twirling flags is ridiculous. Man up, son. Sorry if you don't agree, but I think some things should be gender specific, and one of those is flag bearers. Just my HO.

[Green P1]

Not really. Some dude, or should I say dudes, prancing around twirling flags is ridiculous. Man up, son. Sorry if you don't agree, but I think some things should be gender specific, and one of those is flag bearers. Just my HO.

caveman

[Green to the Bone]

Every year, I think this tired old topic has run out of gas, but then the AAA truck arrives.

[JRock]

They should be in their uniforms. No question.

JRock

[MeanGreenDan]

Everyone complains about us not being treated like a big program, then when someone points out something that would advance us in that direction (ie GB wearing unis ala UT, OU, A&M, etc) half the board goes up in arms.

Want to be treated like a quality program? Then act like one in ALL aspects.

[Evan]

Why does every other school's band wear their uniforms in the heat? You always see UT's band in full uniform, A$M's is always in their military uniforms, SMU's is always...nevermind. Maybe we should buy from a manufacturer that can produce a cooler uniform. The t-shirts, shorts and black socks look bad.

Speaking of the male flag bearers, how ridiculous is that?

Not sure which Texas games you have been to, but they often wear the khaki shorts white shoes and ball caps.

I'm not a fan if the black socks and black shoes with shorts either, but I'm not going to lose sleep over it.

They sounded great. Great to see the huge number this year!

[ADLER]

First, I thought that the Brigade was incredible at last night's game.

Second, I am all for the Brigade wearing uniforms, but only if they have something that is weather appropriate. Until then, the tee shirts and shorts are best for hot days.

[michagb]

The band is freaking HUGE this year. Anyone know how many members are playing on game day? Seems to be the largest I have ever seen them.

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[rcade]

Not really. Some dude, or should I say dudes, prancing around twirling flags is ridiculous. Man up, son. Sorry if you don't agree, but I think some things should be gender specific, and one of those is flag bearers. Just my HO.

Unless you're planning to settle down and start a family with a flag bearer, I fail to see why their gender matters to you.

[MeanGreenTexan]

"The band really ruined my experience tonight." - Retarded IU fan in section 208.

God. All of you.

Probably came to the realization that, similar to football, he believed the Indiana band was better than UNT, but...

_{Great to put a face with a name this weekend.}

[UNTflyer]

Said it in another thread, but probably more appropriate here.

The band marches through the Red/Blue lot about an hour before the game. They go up to the concrete pathway, past the Hill, through the Circle, and past the East Gate. We happened to break camp just in time to follow the band and it was a great experience. People were joining in, and we reached the gate right at 5:30. Had our tickets scanned and reached our seats with about 10 minutes before the pre-game activities started.

Let's build this tradition. It would require our tailgaters to plan to actually come to the game on time, but it is so much better that the old Fouts Field march.

[Green2012]

Question to GB members. Why do we not play when/while the opponent has the ball? You're on the 50 for a reason. I've noticed several times the GB stops playing when the other team gets ready to call plays or snap the ball.

[MeanGreenDan]

Also confused as to why there is so much music piped in when there is a band in the stands holding instruments.

[untgirl04]

Question to GB members. Why do we not play when/while the opponent has the ball? You're on the 50 for a reason. I've noticed several times the GB stops playing when the other team gets ready to call plays or snap the ball.

I think there's an NCAA rule about playing as the play begins.

[michagb]

Probably came to the realization that, similar to football, he believed the Indiana band was better than UNT, but...

_{Great to put a face with a name this weekend.}

HAHAHA Yes! +1

[greenminer]

Question to GB members. Why do we not play when/while the opponent has the ball? You're on the 50 for a reason. I've noticed several times the GB stops playing when the other team gets ready to call plays or snap the ball.

Probably the same reason we can't blare music through speakers at said time.

[ADLER]

Question to GB members. Why do we not play when/while the opponent has the ball? You're on the 50 for a reason. I've noticed several times the GB stops playing when the other team gets ready to call plays or snap the ball.

It's an NCAA rule. I think the referees issue one warning and any subsequent abuse is a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

That being said, the South Florida band blasted their instruments wildly whenever North Texas had an important play in the 2001 game and never received a warning or penalty.

[Quoner]

Probably came to the realization that, similar to football, he believed the Indiana band was better than UNT, but...

_{Great to put a face with a name this weekend.}

Agree. I also hope I made a favorable first impression, because things sort of went hazy for me within 30-45 minutes of shaking your hand.

[kalebschumann]

.... Do we really have nothing better to criticize than the Number 1 Collegiate Marching Band in the nation?

1. There are more than 320 members in the GB. There just aren't enough uniforms. They are working on other alternatives so that way everybody can be in a uniform of some kind. As an alumnus of the GB- we definitely have worn our uniforms in the heat- we aren't wimps. There just aren't enough uniforms for them this year.

2. The logo draws its image from the "angles" side of the breast plate. It is definitely a North Texas based logo.

3. The GB will never be "as good as it used to be" or "never play enough music." The GB plays as much as a they can. Having conducted the Basketball Band, I know that the guys in the booth are always communicating with the director on when to play, and when they will play music over the speaker. I can't imagine FB games are any different. Not to mention- the GB can't play in every break because there are lots of ads that need to be played.

4. The band plays the same "fanfare" every defensive third down- ending in "North Texas Fiiiiiiiiiggggghhhhhttttt!!!" Which typically is what gets the crowd yelling. You're welcome.

5. The Green Brigade always marches with a "straight leg corps style". I don't know about this whole "military" vs. "show band" style you're talking about. They always march the same... I don't think you know what you're talking about.

6. They play the fight song and spell out UNT with their limited pregame time... What other "North Texas-ey" spirit thing could they do?

7. An issue with the guys in color guard? One of those guys is a fraternity brother- so thank you for your 1970's close minded view of the world.