Basses
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The basses, comprised of the sousaphones and baritone saxophones, is self-proclaimed to be the best section in band. We always have fun whether it's playing a great bassline, or doing our own dance during the field show.
Section Shenanigans
The basses (DUMBasses) find many ways to express our inner tomfoolery and merriment. Shenanigans are often inspired moment to moment, but two remain paramount in the tradition of the section.
The Halftime Show Dance
Each field show includes a drum-break during which all band members perform pre-choreographed moves, except for the basses (and drumline). Because of our large instruments, many of these moves are not feasible. This gives us time do do own own little dances, which are usually the best part of the show. Highlights include:
- Leapfrog
- Single Ladies
- Tribal Dance / Robot
- Pyramid
- Muscle Beach
- Fishing
- Stanky Leg
- Backflips
- How to Dance at a Rave
- People Bowling
Pep Band Distractions
During basketball games, we distract the opposing team when they are shooting free-throws. The bass section has gotten on TV several times for running across the top of the bleachers waving our large instruments. Cheers include:
- Flat out run
- Spinning in Bell-Hats
- The Tu-Boat
- The Wave
