St. Cloud State University
Music Department - St. Cloud State University
Traditions of the Husky Sports Band
Thank You for Learning, Thank You for Teaching
At the end of each rehearsal and performance the D
irector of the Husky Sports Band says "Thank You for Learning" to the band members and they reply by saying "Thank You for Teaching." This is from the Suzuki string teaching method and signals the end of each rehearsal or performance.
Santa Hats
On the last home basketball game before holiday break the entire Husky Sports Band wears red and white Santa hats in the stands at Halenbeck Hall.
Dumpster Heaven and the Grassy Knoll
The area behind Husky Stadium where the winds stretch and warm-up prior to pregame has been known as the "Grassy Knoll" while the area between Halenbeck and the Hockey Arena where the drumline warms up is known as "Dumpster
Heaven" due to the nearby dumpsters.
Respect the St.C in Honor of St. Cloud State
We consider it bad luck to our teams when we walk on the St. Cloud State floor logo in the hallway of Halenbeck Hall. Therefore, band members often try to walk around the floor logo.
Victory Bell
Before every kickoff at Husky Stadium a student in the Husky Sports Band plays the Victory Bell (which is actually a converted metal milk container). It's really loud and we love it.
Football Pregame Tunnel Run
Before every pregame performance, the Husky Sports Band runs out onto the football field from the tunnel under the stadium while the drumline plays.
Celebrating the Band Birthday
The first performance of the Husky Sports Band was Saturday, March 1st, 2006 at the home basketball games in Halenbeck Hall. Every March 1st since that day the Husky Sports Band has celebrated their birthday with free cake and decorations for everyone duri
ng the day.
Veteran Dog Tags
Since we are the St. Cloud State Huskies, the second-year veterans of the Husky Sports Band are recognized with black, metal dog tags. Written on each dog tag is "Husky License - The Sound of St. Cloud State - Husky Sports Band"
Therefore, when you see a member of the Husky Sports Band at a rehearsal or performance and they are wearing a dog tag, [add comma] you know that they are a veteran.
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