UC Band Traditions
The tradition the UC band does before every pregame and home football games.
What is The CHARGE down the stadium steps?
The date the University of Cincinnati was founded.
When is 1819?
The name of our band director.
Who is Christopher Nichter, CN?
The year Kit and Miah Joined the UC Marching Band.
When is 2022?
Miah's Note Card
Miah Lynette Bey
4th Year
Sax, Bass Clarinet
Section Leader, VPM
The 1st rule and most important tradition of the band.
Hint: See number 1
What is No cutting through the band?
The date the UC band was created.
When is 1920?
Name of the director that indroduced the CHARGE down the stadium steps.
Who is Dr. Roy Robert Hornyak?
The name of our overlord octopus.
Who is Welcher?
Kits Notecard.
Kit Elizabeth Carpenter
4th Year
Color Guard
Committee Head of Sisterhood and Spirit, Section Leader, Media Production Manager, BC Annual Senator
Tradition done when the first point is scored at men's basketball games.
What is the confetti toss?
The date CN started as Director of Bearcat bands.
When is 2017?
Name of the first ever band director.
Who is Mr. Ralph A. Van Wye?
The meal CN shows up to game days with.
What is a diet coke and McDonalds?
The order of body parts during dismissal.
What is Feet, Stomach, Shoulders, Chin, and Eyes?
The date the band started the CHARGE down the stadium steps.
When is 1954?
The director that was moved the bands to Rockwern Band Center.
Who is Dr. Terren L. Frenz?
Gators max speed.
What is 15 mph?
The song saxophones sing before every charge.
What is does your sax hang low?
The date women were officially allowed into the band.
When is 1946?
The director that officially turned the band co-ed.
Who is Merrill B. Van Pelt?
The best sandwich on game days.