Traditions

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Continuities

Moonwalk-On the first pop, spin around your left shoulder and do your best moonwalk. On the second pop, spin back around your left shoulder again to your normal marching position.

Shrink-Wrap- On the first pop, the entire section condenses around the trumpet in the very middle, crouching lower and lower into a clump. On the second pop, everyone jumps up and out and yells, "Poof!"

Duck Hunt- On the first pop, one trumpet (usually Uri) runs around making duck sounds on his mouthpiece while everyone else aims their horn at him. On the second pop, everyone makes a gun shot sound and recoil motion and the duck dies.

Ride the (insert present week's opponent here)- straddle your trumpet and pretend it's that week's opponent and ride it into submission. Dirty talk is optional however strongly encouraged.

Sumo- During both pops put your hands on your thighs and make those giant exaggerated stomping motions that sumo wrestlers do. They're actually doing it to crush evil spirits. I just happen to think it looks cool.

Intimidation- On both pops, flex your arms and growl/scream/grunt "intimidatingly" at whoever you're instructed to. Usually it's opposing fans or small children.

Anthony- On the first pop, pull out your imaginary cell phone, or real one if you feel like it and have a conversation mimicking the beloved member of our section. It should usually include phrases like "Sup, dawg" or "Fo sho" and discussing topics about why he's late or missed rehearsal entirely.

Eat Rice- use your bell as a rice bowl and chow down with your chop sticks. Yum.

Corn on the Cob- Nibble your trumpet like it's corn on the cob.

Go Fishing- On the first pop, use your trumpet as a fishing pole and cast your line. Sart reeling. On the second pop, set your hook, and return your horn to carry position.

Go Golfing- On both pops use you trumpet as a golf club and yell, "Fore!"

Chinese Fire Drill - Self-explanatory

Spiderman- a relatively new continuity. Make your hand into the same manner as everyone's web-slinging hero and shoot a web at your neighbor. Web sounds are optional, however once again, strongly encouraged.

Pelvic Thrust W/ Vocals- as it states, on each pop, make a pelvic thrusting motion with grunting sound.

Back Flip- Self-explanatory

360 Counterclockwise- On both pops, spin around 360 degrees counterclockwise, making sure not to whack your neighbor with your horn.

Go Shopping- During both pops, reach for items off the store shelf and put them in your bell.

Pound a 40- On the first pop throw your head back so the 40 is practically vertical. I mean, you are pounding it. On the second pop wipe your mouth in a really exaggerated manner to show what a bad-ass you are.

Olga- Named for Daniel Chapman's alter-ego. This requires a bit of dexterity. On both pops, kick your left leg in the air doing a very exaggerated show hi hup as high as you can while yelling "Hup-n-zee" in a thick German accent.

Puke In Your Hat- On both pops take off your hat and act like you're booting into it. Vocals are definitely a must.

Oski Walk- Walk like our mascot. If you don't know what that looks like, watch an oldman, or watch Oski.

Brass Monkey- On both pops strike the brass monkey pose. It's kind of hard to explain but you only need to see a demonstration once, so don't worry about it.

Pop A Cap- Keeping your instrument in carry position, thrust it forward on both pops.

Airplane- Stick out your arms like wings and zoom around making airplane noises.

Stop- Just stop and don't get run over by a bass drum. Performed rarely due to safety concerns.

Play a "C"- On both pops, play a concert B-flat note, short, sweet, and loud. 8va optional, unless Misha Alcala-Mosley is nearby, than it is not optional and you must play it in her face.

Play Any Note- See above, only play whatever you feel like.

Wind-Up Toy- On the first pop, use your trumpet as a wind-up key for the person in front of you. On the second pop, act like a wind-up toy.

Robot- Walk like a robot.

Hi-Five Your Neighbor- On both pops, give your neighbor a hi-five.

Drop It Like It's Hot- Self-Explanatory

Zach Morrision- On each pop everyone shouts, "Everybody's marching, everybody's playing!" note: When Will begins to say stupid things over and over, we will replace Zach Morrison with Will Rohrer and his idiotic phrase of choice.

Hi Katie- On each pop, everyone says, "Hi Katie". Although this was usually done to Katie Nielsen, any name can be used. Listen for specific directions.

Football- We need an even number of lines to do this, but if we do, every two lines turn around and face each other and play a mock game of football. The entire game takes about 15 seconds, so it's always interesting.

Trumpet Shot- Pull out your mouthpiece and imagine its filled with your favorite beverage.

Halo- I made this one up last year but never had a chance to teach it to the section. In honor of one of the greatest video games ever made, everyone runs around making laser gun noises and using their trumpets as weapons. Picture Chinese Fire Drill and Duck Hunt put together. Vocals include but are not limited to, "Slayer!", "Gained the lead!", "Lost the lead!"

Lucille Continuity

Vocals are "Go Bears, Let's Beat the (present week's opponent mascot)." The motions are dipping your horns on each phrase and then tipping them upwards on the last one.

Ohio Continuity

Yell, "Beer!" in the appropriate place and then a crescendoing, "Ohhhhhhhh, Go Bears!" at the end.

Special Thanks to Noah Seuss for writing this out!