Band History Thread

[Red Raider Mom]

I remember both the Star Trek and the umbrellas. Two of my favorites but I couldn't get any closer to the year than the last poster. She is right about either late 70's or early 80's.

 

[NDN fan 4ever]

Star Trek, Umbrellas and Parachutes were performed during the 1980 football season.

 

[PNG NDN Fan]

Indian Band Alumni and Friends,

It has been awhile since this band history thread has been updated. If there is anyone that has the details on the contest shows from 2004 to present, please post the details as a reply to this thread and it will be added to the first post.

Also, please share and links to online videos of contest performances as well.

Thanks!

 

[IndianFan]

With so many band students, supportive parents and a band booster club, there has to be someone that can help document more of the Purple Pride history. Let’s record all the details we can for students and alumni to remember the great history of PNG band excellence.

 

[bandkid]

Like the historical intro video for football games, this is one of those things I think would make a great summer project for some section leaders in the band.

 

[1989NDN]

When I was a kid in the 1970s and early 1980s, I can remember the Marching I being outlined by the Indianettes with spinning purple and white umbrellas. Back then, they had a huge number of Indianettes. I think they also did a Marching I outlined with the spinning circle glow sticks. They turned down the lights, formed the Marching I, and the spinning glow sticks made the crowd go wild. I'm guessing they had 100+ Indianettes to do that.

 

[1989NDN]

I can also remember how loud the band played the Space Odyssey song. They had a large drum that they wheeled out and when they hit that drum it had a deep bass sound. They played that entire song LOUD. Amazing what you remember. 40-50 years later. Remember the PN-G letters across the tubas?

 

[IndianFan]

Yes. That’s still my favorite PNG logo of all time.

I forgot how awesome the marching was and how loud the bands played back then.

 

[NDNmom91]

Yes. That’s still my favorite PNG logo of all time.

I forgot how awesome the marching was and how loud the bands played back then.

Hey, I’m in this video Played Trumpet….that was finals of State Marching Contest at DKR Stadium…we placed 5th in the State! That’s back when bands were judged primarily on marching technique and musicianship! Now, there’s WAY too much emphasis on the “SHOW” and Choreography! PNG has struggled to make it back to State because they’re competing with bands who are basically putting on a ELABORATE mini Broadway Production…ugh!

 

[bandkid]

Hey, I’m in this video Played Trumpet….that was finals of State Marching Contest at DKR Stadium…we placed 5th in the State! That’s back when bands were judged primarily on marching technique and musicianship! Now, there’s WAY too much emphasis on the “SHOW” and Choreography! PNG has struggled to make it back to State because they’re competing with bands who are basically putting on a ELABORATE mini Broadway Production…ugh!

I will never forget watching Pearland Dawson roll out a Baby Grand piano and a solo booth, both mounted on carts, for the area competition in 2009.

 

[IndianFan]

I prefer the old style of marching as well as music selection. Some Houston area schools seem to be on a different level with creativity. Even New Caney WF. Bridgeland High School probably has some of the greatest performances I’ve seen from a high school band.

 

[PNG NDN Fan]

Hey, I’m in this video Played Trumpet….that was finals of State Marching Contest at DKR Stadium…we placed 5th in the State! That’s back when bands were judged primarily on marching technique and musicianship! Now, there’s WAY too much emphasis on the “SHOW” and Choreography! PNG has struggled to make it back to State because they’re competing with bands who are basically putting on a ELABORATE mini Broadway Production…ugh!

My recollection is that this band took first in prelims, but I might mistaken. This was first year my sister taught at the HS and served as the Asst. Indianette Director.

 

[NDNmom91]

My recollection is that this band took first in prelims, but I might mistaken. This was first year my sister taught at the HS and served as the Asst. Indianette Director.

That’s correct, we were 1st in Pre-lims and placed 5th overall, which was IMPRESSIVE considering this was our first year in 4A (now 5A). That kick started a long run of State Marching Contest appearances for the Purple Pride!

 

[NDNmom91]

I prefer the old style of marching as well as music selection. Some Houston area schools seem to be on a different level with creativity. Even New Caney WF. Bridgeland High School probably has some of the greatest performances I’ve seen from a high school band.

Me too!! I don’t really mind the current style, but all the “extra” stuff is a bit over the top!! I mean, baby grand pianos, electric guitars, ELABORATE props, and BAND KIDS doing DANCE choreography is just SILLY to me!! PNG still ranks among the TOP when it comes to MUSICIANSHIP and MARCHING but get passed over for State because the judges wanna be “entertained”…ugh!