Dear UNL,
We would like to thank you. Early in the morning, when walking to the campus Rec, or to class, or maybe for some of you fellow readers and students, to the library, we are able to enjoy the wonderous sounds of the UNL Marching Band. If you happen to be walking past Memorial Stadium, you might (as we have) stop for a moment or two to watch the band practice.
We know for us, walking past during the practice takes us back to the good old days. We reminisce of the days in our very own high school marching bands. The shout of commands from the band director and the incessant, mind numbing, soul hitting beat of the metronome. Yes. It takes us back.
We've even found ourselves (unknowingly, of course) stepping in time to the music we hear, not so much trickling more like blaring, out of the stadium. Imagine our surprise when we even notice that we are in step!! Marching band has been ingrained in our minds so much that 3 or 4 years later, we are still, shall we say, brainwashed.
It was almost as if we weren't in control of our bodies! But don't get us wrong. We thoroughly enjoy the small trips down memory lane. It's ok to get stuck in the past. However, if anyone ever wants to take over the world, might we suggest an extra loud, extra annoying metronome and a hard as heck band director to call out commands. We promise all current and past marching band kids will find themselves snapping to attention and marching in lockstep. A full response shouting, command following, crowd of drones. It will be entertaining, we promise you that.
UNL Cornhusker Marching Band, keep at it, you sound great. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and march in lockstep to society's expectations).
Sincerely,
killa & barney
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