British Guys FIRST TIME Reaction To Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Halftime Drill

[@bartdrennon1764]

This is who should be doing the Super Bowl halftime shows.

[@PaulaKeller_BR549]

All of those of us who didn't absolutely love college football would tune in for the halftime show.

[@christineexum]

AGREE!❤

[@KatieBelle777]

I thought the same thing! So clean and watchable even for children.

[@renastone9355]

I went to the football games when my kids were in high school to watch the bands in their half-time show (depending whether they were playing at home or away..) (son played trombone, daughter the flute). Talked with whoever I was sitting with during the actual football part. Oh, and I hate it that you don't see the marching bands at half-time on TV b/c they use that time for commercials - so I don't watch TV football at all...

[@virginiaspeciale8641]

Absolutely! Enough with the half naked celebrities!

[@pamelamiltenberger4229]

While I’m a Texas Longhorn, I have 100% respect for the Texas Aggies Band.

[@imhere653]

That's really something, xomi gf4omLonghorn. Tjankypu.

[@ihatemagas]

I am a coog....and I don't like 'em. Of course, I am not too fond of you tea sippers either. We really need our Southwest Confrernce aback. I miss throwing beer at each other in the stands.

[@FreezeIsPlaying]

From an Aggie… #Respect!

[@Patriot-om8hw]

I didn't attend either school, but I always respect and enjoy a great performance!

[@pamelamiltenberger4229]

😎🫡

[@RedRuffinsore]

My father, and my son went to Texas A&M. There is absolutely NOTHING like attending a football game at Kyle Field.

[@insanehippiehippieinsane3828]

I used to scare and freak out the Visiting Team for fun at Kyle Field. Tape a length of cord to the Stadium and the other to a light post. The looks on the faces when the building swayed and they saw how much the cord would stretch and go slack was hilarious.

[@rosannalovespanda]

I went to UT, but should’ve gone to A&M 😭

[@matthewjay660]

Mate, we have a NEW marching drill EVERY WEEK with NEW MEMORIZED MUSIC EVERY WEEK. The entire Band starts on Monday morning and marches SIX DAYS LATER on Saturday. Whoop! -BQ '99 P.S. I played 1 of the big silver Bass Horns at the back of the Band.

[@mountaingirl6479]

My son was Bugle Rank his senior year- that’s the 12 people with the bugles and flags leading the lines of marchers. They had to have the new music and marching memorized by like Tues every week - I don’t know how they do it. If it was me, I’d go the wrong way with a whole line of people following me! I never saw any of them mess up! They are required to keep their grades up, as well as keep their uniforms and rooms in order. They are just some of the hardest working young people you’ve ever met. Great leaders of tomorrow!!! Go B-Co!!

[@matthewjay660]

@@mountaingirl6479 Ah whoop! I am also a (former) B-Co Streetfighter.

[@dlakoba4459]

These bands are much more talented then the football teams

[@nekeishawhite4079]

It’s definitely a job, with well deserved benefits of blood, Sweat and tears TBS ‘97

[@matthewjay660]

Howdy, B.Q.! Whoop!

[@randallshelp4017]

The folks on the sidelines are student military cadets in uniform as the university has a strong military connection.

[@nataliestclair6176]

Yes, Texas AM ROTC program commission the most military officers than any other college in the US, not going to include the US Military Academies because those cadets have an contract obligation to be commissioned after they graduate The military education provided through ROTC at Texas A&M is considered to be on par with West Point, Annapolis, or any of the United States Military Academies.

[@TheSulross]

was in he Corps and got to do that duty - will just say that's an exciting place to watch a major college football game from

[@jamesmarciel5237]

Texas A&M is one of seven Senior Military Colleges. These differ from other colleges ROTC programs. 1.) SMC’s allow students to take the ROTC program all 4 years and have the option of taking or not taking a commission upon graduation. Whereas all non-SMC ROTC programs require students to sign a contract to continue the final two years. 2.) The Department of Defense cannot close or reduce the ROTC programs at SMC’s unlike ROTC programs at non-SMC’s. Even during times of full mobilization for all out war. And 3.) all cadets at the SMCs are guaranteed active duty commissions when they graduate

[@deanday2148]

Absolutely love the Texas A&M fighting Aggie band. Now go watch the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band.

[@janetjackson3935]

Texas Agriculture and Military University….the name says it all!!

[@AndrewKendall71]

My Grandfather marched, was in the Corps. and was class of '42. He entered the war after graduation, eventually following Patton's army to Berlin. The stories he had.

[@jannydots3870]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your courageous Grandfathers service. If he is still alive please thank him for me. The bravery of our soldiers during WW2 is unfathomable.

[@AndrewKendall71]

@@jannydots3870 What a wonderful reply. Thank you for paying my grandfather such honor. He passed in '09, but his flag is on my fireplace mantle. I think of him often. Thanks again.

[@Thomas.3698]

Write his stories down so they aren't lost forever

[@adrianmoreno7617]

Former member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band (FTAB) here. BQ Class of 2024 There is a lot information about the FTAB all over the internet but four note worthy mentions I would like to address is the FTAB “Step-Off”, Uniforms, Sousaphones (or more commonly known as Tuba’s) and the Corps Hump-It. 1. Prior to any FTAB performance, the Head Drum Major or the leading conductor of the band (there are 3 Drum Majors), announces the words “Recall, Step-Off On Hullabaloo”. The Bugle-Rank along with the band sound the Bugle Call “Recall”; then the Band steps off on the word “Hullabaloo” (the first word in the schools fight song or “War Hymn”). Some have said "Hullabaloo, caneck, caneck" is related to the sound of train wheels going over rails or a cannon being loaded. When asked by a state legislator in 1972, university president Dr. Jack K. Williams said, "It is Chickasaw Indian for 'Beat the hell out of the University of Texas.'" 2. The uniforms of the Corps of Cadets are renditions of U.S. Army WWII/Vietnam Era uniforms and every member of the Cadet Corps wears these uniforms with unique uniform items to differentiate their academic, military and extra curricular participation and service. Similarly, the Drum Majors (the individuals leading FTAB) carry a mace in lieu of a musical instrument to conduct the band. But they are the only individuals in the Corps of Cadets who have chrome uniform items instead of the traditional gold like the rest of the cadets in uniform. 3. In FTAB, the Sousaphone is known as a ‘Bass’ and not a Tuba. The University of Texas or t.u. for short, is and has been Texas A&M’s long standing rival and to spell the word “Tuba”, would be require to unite the letters T and U together. This unfortunate reality has required Aggie Bandsmen to be creative and refer to the Sousaphone as a “Bass”. 4. At the end of an FTAB performance, the band creates their signature “Block-T” formation. But in this very specific case, this Block-T formation is made up of the entirety of the Corps of Cadets (both band and non-band members). Traditionally, this occurs during the football season where Texas A&M is playing their rival school. The Corps of Cadets gather and yell the Corps Hump-It. Which is as follows: “The Fighting Texas Aggie Cadet Corps… The Twelth Man… The Spirit of Aggieland… The Best Damn Outfit Anywhere!” I hope this information is insightful and helpful. Thank You & Gig ‘Em Aggies 👍

[@LauraBrank]

Keep the Spirit alive.

[@terrimobley6067]

That was amazing . Thank you! Making is Texas proud❤

[@deborahlester4018]

Can't even grant us a little U. Hook 'em Horns! 😉

[@loretta6554]

Yeahhhh Hook em Horns.🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@Hart-Strings]

Gig’em! My son is currently dating a former (is that a thing?) BQ.

[@ketinq8]

The truly amazing part is that they learn a new show most every week during the American football season.

[@NN-sj9fg]

The average GPA of the Aggie graduating class is above 3.0 The class of 2022 was 3.27. There are over 400 in the marching band.

[@Servants_Heart]

Aggies are smart.

[@martinebyk]

My grandson graduated from A&M in 2022 with his mechanical engineering degree. Smart young man!

[@Thomas.3698]

Holy moly

[@missourimomofthree]

My dad, brothers, multiple nieces and nephews attended there. Seeing this in person is amazing. My dad played trumpet in the band. He graduated in 42 and was a pilot for the rest of the war. When he had dementia 60 years later, Mom would play the video of the Aggie band to calm him down. It was like a religious experience for him.

[@lindalape8493]

God bless your Dad for his service!!

[@renees8262]

God bless him. What an amazing story. Class or 2009 here.

[@mavfan1]

You must have disappointed so many family members by not attending.

[@angiec1960too]

What a sweet story to share. Thank you. ♥️

[@missourimomofthree]

@@mavfan1 when I went to college it was an all male school. lol. and there was no actual major in my area of study. why would you say something like that? nobody was ever disappointed with whatever college choices we made. but you sound charming….

[@WdyWP]

The Aggie band is incredible. You don't have to go back to 2014 to witness this. You can go back many years to the current date and get the same level of performance. I wish that the half-time performances were still a part of the broadcast during games.

[@Konastang18]

And they will perform at the same level serving our country!!! God bless them all.

[@celticfiddler7679]

I am a barber, and I am one of the barbers that has the honor and the priviledge of cutting the hair of the Texas A&M cadets. The dedication to the veterans is to all veterans. The Corps of Cadets is the largest Collegiate ROTC in the US. And they are basically in boot camp with the Corps of Cadets. Texas A&M University began its life as an all male military academy. It later became co-ed. It is one of the largest Agricultural and Mechanical schools in the US. I live in Aggieland, and we are proud of our veterans.

[@LadyLiet]

Thank you for your service to A&M sir!

[@celticfiddler7679]

@@LadyLiet thank you. But, I prefer ma'am. 😉

[@TomMannis]

The choreographers are mad geniuses.

[@ninaappelt9001]

They've been doing the same routines for decades.

[@Sysiphussy]

If this is done without a computer program I'll eat my cleats

[@AngelaNPerez-su9sg]

For sure they are genius. AMAZING performance! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@_ohky]

@@ninaappelt9001they have a new one every week 🤨

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

@@Sysiphussy Preferred Seasonings. 😂

[@hughbrady2761]

Some great comments here. Please look up and watch the "4 corner cross" the first time it was simulated on a computer (in the 1980's) it said it couldn't be done! Also note, in all performances the band NEVER stops marching, whereas many bands will pause several times during their performances. And also note the alignment of the instruments, especially the Sousaphones and trombones. Always grouped and symmetrically aligned. We've never lost a halftime . Gig 'em '84!

[@cindysimpson6699]

The 4 corner cross is the absolute best band move ever!!!

[@renastone9355]

My son was in his high school marching band (in California) - he was a trombonist, but only got to play the slide trombone when it wasn't during the competition season and in jazz band - they used euphoniums instead of trombones.... I was always impressed with the bands who stuck to slide trombones since it obviously adds another dimension to their marching formations!

[@dancingdogs958]

As a former member of our High School Band and a sousaphone player, I can tell you that every step has been planned with precision and practiced many times before taking it to game time.

[@bcase5328]

Yes, they are playing the music while marching in formation. I can tell you from my time in band that the music sheets are difficult to read while moving, so all the music is memorized.

[@sarahschreffler5407]

@@bcase5328 As I recall, when first starting in band, you had to memorize the music during summer band. But if you could not march and play yet -- you were to MARCH and pretend. With the goal to get to marching and playing at the same time.

[@greerstirling9665]

I went to Plymouth Canton, I was in the pit so I never marched I so envied my marching bandmates

[@Bbpierced]

Alumni here…my oldest daughter alumni, youngest daughter just got accepted. GIG’em AGGIES 👍

[@williampaz2092]

“ROLL TIDE!”

[@pacesr26]

My niece just graduated from there last month; we are all so proud of her. ☺️😊

[@robinpesek3657]

Congratulations! Wonderful news! They will have a blast and learn ALOT!!!!

[@Hart-Strings]

Proud Aggie here. I never missed a home game and enjoyed the band over the football. I just love them. They present a different show Every Week!

[@CharlieGroh]

My mom was an Oklahoma State Alum and her and my brother and I went to an OSU-Texas A&M game at OSU's stadium...which was packed. I marched in high school band and a pretty fair drum and bugle corps and so did my bro...we were pretty good at that sh*t. I'd seen A&M on TV and always marveled at their grasp of the simple things; the two most important factors in ANY marching ensemble: pace size and directionality (oh, add in the direction change itself...which is a skill!). Having a background in this activity didn't prepare me for the LIVE experience, however. Drilling, that group is prepared to the max, but what really blew us away was how freaking LOUD they were. 300 pieces and you hear only a quarter of 'em for long periods, but when they hit you all facing at you...well, grab the toilet paper, son. Oh, and I might add I teach marching and have for five decades and know my sh*t...writing one of these shows would take me months! LOL...oh, one more thing, when the Sousaphones (those big shoulder-mount horns) hit a counter march (when they reverse course and snap the horns) the crowd actually gives a huge "uhhh...uhhh" on the counts, it is *awesome* and remember, we were at an enemy stadium...the crowd *there* knew to do it. Just made us giddy...

[@Bcr26420]

This fella should one day see this in person..... I've seen the Aggie band more times than I can count.... it NEVER gets old

[@ginger4141]

The Aggie Marching band is awesome and this is coming from a Longhorn fan.

[@mountaingirl6479]

Did you know they do a NEW ROUTINE every week! I know, my son was in it for 4 yrs. I was amazed every time. Yay!! Gig ‘em Aggies!!!!!!!

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

My Dad was a Cadet in 1939, 40, 41..... guess what hapened next. In WW2, there were more Officers from Texas A&M than all the other miitary acadamies combined. You know what they call an ex-Aggie? Boss

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

There are no "ex" aggies.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

@@nooneyouknowhere6148 Tell me about it. The jokes go on forever. Lol A Guy at my school (who also had previously gone to A&M) explained something to me giving me alma matter regrets. He said at A&M there are 5-7 guys for every girl. Herer there are 5-7 girls for every guy. I would have flunked at A&M for sure. 😍 Non the less I passed that information along to my youngest cousin & her youngest daughters and they both graduated from A&M and one found her husband there.

[@Bbpierced]

@@nooneyouknowhere6148BOOM! GIG’em! 👍

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

@@nooneyouknowhere6148 Well, guess Dad's in 'Aggie Heaven' now. 😁

[@williamsstephens]

No ex-Aggies, only Former Students.

[@jasonmichellemata164]

I was at this Texas A&M football game and watched this entire halftime show in-person . It’s a joy to watch the band march every time. We Aggies think the world of our Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. Whoop! 👍🏼 The mid-November game is usually reserved for Military Appreciation, which is why you see them spell out USA.

[@elijahfoster2]

This is actually insane and I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before

[@helenjourde9033]

Best college band in America. Hands down.

[@mavfan1]

Rather watch Stanford. Smarter and they’re not brainwashed.

[@ShannonHadala]

I had the pleasure of going to an Aggie game once. The band is AMAZING! Flawless. Sidenote the noise of the fans are louder than at professional football. I still get chills watching this.

[@torigriggs1694]

If you went before they finished closing in the stadium it’s even louder now, truly nothing like it

[@heatherdaigle822]

WHOOP!!!!!! Grew up in College Station and damn proud to see your reaction is one to remember. Just seeing them march in person always is one powerful thing to witness

[@leshamitchell1493]

Proud AGGIE here! I will forever have the utmost respect for the traditions that our university holds, as well as the respect for our country and veterans. And I will forever love watching this Fightin' Texas Aggie Band. I get teary-eyed every time I see them perform.....so PROUD!👍

[@Mason-hv5zh]

I'm going to be in that band in the fall! I'll be a B-Battery fish.

[@chrishebert5672]

Congratulations from class of 1980.

[@jannydots3870]

Good luck

[@williamsstephens]

And from our family: 1944, '70, '75, '77, '78, '80, '03, '04, '06, '09, '12, '13 - and my brand-new grandson, class of 2045. A century of devotion. From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. From the inside looking out, you can't explain it.

[@prepperpatti-rc3nl]

Proud of you. Gig em.

[@TheSapphireSprit]

Congratulations and do us proud!

[@barrymcclung9046]

I was born and raised in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Texas. Every time I watch the Fighting Aggie Band perform, I get choked up. There is just something about watching the precision, dedication, and flawless work by these talented musicians performing, which completely and absolutely absolutely takes my breath away and leaves me utterly gobsmacked. With all respect, I tip my hat and say "GIG 'EM!"

[@krisgrij]

As a former band kid and now a band mom it warms my heart to see and hear your deep admiration and appreciation for the talent and hard work exhibited by these musicians. Thank you for your support! Band kids are the best kids in the world!

[@addsquirrel2171]

Seeing this live is an absolutely mind blowing experience. It was such a privilege to watch them perform live. I cannot do it justice with words.

[@maryannblair9784]

So fun to watch. Thank you for honoring a great university in Texas.

[@nannyrowand6841]

And I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.

[@Jackie-l6p]

You got that right 👍. American freedom no Islamic State.

[@wendelynyoung8609]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fryan4159]

@@Jackie-l6p CHIN-A... Because it comes from CHIN-A...

[@johntatum1951]

I'm also a Trump supporter and love it when they play this or Lee Greenwood sings it at a Campaign Rally.

[@renastone9355]

I hate, hate, hate this song. Sadly, it's associated with the orange guy and other right wing nut jobs.

[@patricknix5975]

Texas A&M is fantastic!

[@lizetteeckman4458]

I was in marching band in high school in Texas - hard work but fun! I get a thrill watching these bands perform. They do much more intricate and imaginative formations than we did in school over 40 years ago! And, yes, you should definitely come to Texas and see a live football game. Even a high school game would be fun. I had a British friend visiting many years ago and my niece was in the drill team (Dance Team), so we went to a game while he was here. I'll never forget how stunned he was at everything. He said, "I never imagined there was so much pomp and circumstance at one of these!"

[@saaamember97]

That big horn instrument, that you asked about, is called a Sousaphone. It was named after the famous American marching band leader, and composer, John Philip Sousa. Sousa did not care for the sound of the Helicons, that were so prevalent in marching bands of the late 1890's. He asked Philadelphia musical instrument maker, J.W. Pepper to make a replacement for the Helicon. Pepper named the new instrument after Sousa. It was designed to be easier to play than a concert tuba while standing or marching, as well as to carry the sound of the instrument above the heads of the band.

[@melodypookeysmomonposhmark7832]

I’m a proud graduate of the University of Texas, but if I had it to do all over again, I’d go to A&M. Such pride & tradition. My son graduated from A&M & there’s a bond that Aggies have for the rest of their lives ❤️👍 Gig’em Aggies!

[@ronclark9724]

Texas A&M (agricultural and mechanical) university emphasizes engineering over liberal arts and has the largest ROTC (reserve officer training corps) program outside the US military academies. Over 2,000 of the total 57,000 students are ROTC cadets.

[@TheSulross]

oh, gee - in my days in the Corps, total enrollment was only a measly 35,000

[@MargaretFortner-z8q]

Woop

[@firebearfl643]

For band of that many members being as precise in their marching performance while playing music is truly a masterful accomplishment. I was a member of marching bands in high school and in college and I know it takes hours and hours to achieve this degree of performance excellence.

[@sandythan3757]

My son is an Aggie, which makes me an Aggie mom. It is the most exhilarating, proud patriotic moment, and greatest student participation you could ever imagine. it’s a must watch in person if you ever get a chance.

[@pamlatham5851]

Mom of 3 Aggies ages 60 -57 -55 . All worked and paid their full way,we’ve always been very proud of them. I know they’re in an older group but Once An Aggie Always An Aggie .

[@grdean1962]

I marched in the Aggie Band in 1980 with Col. Haney. We marched 313 on the field at that time. We practiced for a week before each performance after classes. If anyone made a mistake we had to give the band 84 push ups. That was because I was to graduate in 1984 and I was a freshman. It was the most intense feeling of my life to march in the Aggie Band.

[@joelopez843]

This is a mind boggling spectacle to see in person. Ohio State is on the same level, although I’m a MICHIGAN Fan, but you have to respect these 2 bands as the best in the country.

[@Cricket2731]

Texas A & M and Ohio State could easily give each other a run for their money!

[@Jaxie777]

Southerners are PROUD of their school, their state and their country. I've never seen such dedication or hard work than when I attended Jr. High and High School in Texas. Whether it is a sport, a band, cheerleading and dance teams, they ALWAYS strive for Excellence. Bravo ATM.

[@GentleRain21]

These folks and Ohio State are the only ones I know of on this level of perfection.

[@paulgatton1785]

My Dad was in the Corps and Dad and Mom lived in the old ROTC barracks used as units for married students when I was born 4/8/1953--Texas A&M my first home!!

[@mahaleylynn2]

Texas girl here! This is how we do it! ❤️🤍💙 #Texas

[@janetjackson3935]

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band (also known as the Noble Men of Kyle or just the Aggie Band) is the official marching band of Texas A&M University. Composed of over 400 men and women from the school's Corps of Cadets, it is the largest military marching band in the world. The band's complex straight-line marching maneuvers are performed exclusively to traditional marches. Founded in 1894. 130 years Gig Em Aggies!

[@sandraanastacio5695]

The tubas are killing it. They are so on time despite their size. Yes let's all remember they are playing their instruments while matching. Amazing

[@marshagoodwin5830]

Thank you for loving this band. We play the Aggies in football so have enjoyed their band many times. They play football and put on a wonderful halftime show in front of over 100,000 people every home game. Thanks for sharing this video and your thought. Marsha in Mississippi, USA

[@mggm1733]

As an Texas Aggie, I so enjoyed watching you reacting to this! The best college band in the world!! And all those other guys are also a part of the Corps of Cadets, just not in the band. The band is a part of the Corps but not all Corps members are in the band.

[@shannonoconnell3146]

They're so good that they often do the halftime performance even at away games. I have seen them several times. You should really check out their drumline performances. It’s unreal.

[@brittking3990]

Texas Tech here class 94 but my old man was an Aggie…you need to see them march in person!! They are very professional and have more “tradition” than most schools have students…it’s crazy! 🤠

[@liss2503]

Being there and hearing the music live is awesome.

[@duanedavis27]

The last game of every season, they perform the "4-way Cross". Look up and watch that to really be blown away.

[@Steelblaidd]

I think they used to call that "The Impossible Drill"

[@cb145]

Used to enjoy watching the bands at halftime, these kids deserve to be on tv. But now we get to watch the announcers review the plays that we have already seen.

[@mybrainhurts1856]

And, yes, this is one of the most amazing things I've EVER witnessed live! It's absolutely visceral and you don't get the full effect of the audience participation watching video!

[@ernestinecook9381]

I was lucky to experience the Aggie band at a home game in Nebraska. That band is unbelievable!! The game was a disappointment,but the crowd was shouting to bring the band back on the field!! They are the Best matching band around. Absolutely Awesome in parade too!

[@tracyw1123]

My two daughters (and a huge chunk of my money!) both went to TAMU. Neither were in the band or Corps but we went to many football games at Kyle Field. It is a spine-tingling experience and the patriotism is palpable in person. Both of my girls are long-since graduated, but we still love to watch the Aggie band. Gig 'Em!!

[@elaguajdo]

My son just graduated from A&M three weeks ago, with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. As a family, we only got to go up to one game at Kyle Field, but it was an amazing experience. There's nothing like watching a football game with 100,000 of your closest friends. Our son was telling us all of the football game traditions, and we did get to see the Fighting Aggie Band at halftime. It's freaking amazing. Our youngest son has been in the marching band at his high school, but none of the many programs do marching like this anymore, they're more like mini-musicals. They do very well and work very hard, don't get me wrong, but there's nothing like seeing the skill and discipline of the Aggie Band. I'm happy to have experienced it in person, and Gig 'Em!

[@smoore8352]

There are some high schools that still do military style marching. Many of those students are recruited by FTAB (Fighting Texas Aggie Band).

[@elaguajdo]

@@smoore8352 That's awesome.

[@theallseeingmaster]

Do not overlook that many of these marching musicians have been doing this for ten years. These kids come to these universities well-polished. I really cannot think of a single high school that does not have a marching band; it is unheard of; it is a long-standing tradition.

[@Sun-dy]

Yes, Texas especially has a long tradition of marching band beginning as early as 7th grade (I played saxophone). So by University if they decide to continue they really love it.

[@aliceschmid9697]

I am so deeply moved by this, I can't tell you.

[@hollyturner5482]

You have to do the one where the Aggie band recreates an aircraft carrier and a jet landing on it while the whole band is marching downfield. It’s the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen on a football field.

[@sandibiquet7656]

My son graduated from Texas A&M. I've attended some games and it is truly amazing. Nothing like it.

[@gertvanniekerk46]

Breath takingly Brilliant-from South Africa!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@Triggerhippie70]

Listen in our beautiful country football is everything at the NFL is everything but people really love college football and the bands are unbelievable

[@leonardthegreat]

A&M band is powerful! The students stand up for the whole game and all excited and yelling

[@lisadavis8389]

My spouse,Class of 75,marched four years with the Fighting Texas Aggie Band!! Gig em

[@haydeeandujo3923]

There’s nothing like an American College Band. I love them!

[@judithgockel1001]

The large horns are conventionally called tubas. I’ve lived within the sound of Aggie Band rehearsals much of my life, and love it every time. They do a new program every single week. And yes, that was the crowd singing during the Lee Greenwood tribute.

[@CatKnipND]

The ones over the shoulder are Sousaphones

[@judithgockel1001]

@@CatKnipND - thank you! I was having a senior moment! 😁

[@lauraprince3854]

I do think the sousaphone is sometimes called a double-bass tuba.

[@judithgockel1001]

@@lauraprince3854 - yes; and the instrument actually named a tuba is used in concert and other instances where the player is seated, and if I remember correctly the bell is pointed up. It is also somewhat smaller.

[@florencegrant-mc7bb]

This looks impossible!! But OMG, they did it! Absolutely marvelous!

[@whitebird357]

Awesome performance by the Texas Aggie Band. Never saw this before. Marched in a large high school band and I got fouled up and ended up in the wrong spot but kept marching in line with whoever I could find. It was a lot of hard work. We had to do dress rehearsals at 6 am before school started and the steam was rolling out of our mouths and instruments in the cold fall air. We marched in parades and I got sick at the end, but somehow recovered. Too many bus rides. You got to be in great shape to do this. Kids were tough back then.

[@arklilbro]

Fun fact: my mother and her twin sister were the first Texas “Aggie Day Sweethearts” back in their college days.

[@sharonp4446]

Double the pleasure double the fun!!!

[@deborahvretis3195]

I love watching marching bands! This the first time watching the Texas A&M. It was wonderful.

[@joelangford7601]

Mind boggling performance by the A&M band (UT ex here). Makes the Longhorn band look silly. Loved the British Guy's commentary,

[@ciffymartin1]

Fun fact (for me): my dorm was right near their practice field so I studied to their music every day. Every time I hear them now I have the urge to pick up a book. Lol Great times! Gig’em, Ags!

[@chrystya]

Loved your reaction. It was perfect thank you

[@skirmishofwit]

What's even more impressive is that they typically learn a new show (choreography and music) for every home game! I was in marching band in high school and we learned one show that we used all year. I planned to march in college but the time commitment was too much for me

[@gregsmith7828]

i remember playing when i was younger.it was a LOT of work. of hours. cold nights and a time that i will always cherish

[@annettegatlin2161]

As a former bass drum player at Arkansas State University, a small drum and bugle corps, and the Army 106th band, I am so impressed that those bass drums can make those quick turns. Sousaphones or basses are big, but they are more centered over their body. The bass drum just protrudes and you absolutely cannot see what’s in front of you. I did notice they dip down before they turn. I’ve done some quick movements, but this is impressive.

[@revjohnlee]

The large instrument you referenced is a type of tuba called a "Sousaphone", named for John Phillip Sousa. In the Aggie band, though, they are just called "basses" when in polite company. When we wanted to hack them off, we would also call them "Tubbies".

[@lmarislmarislmaris4271]

The early part where they are marching in alternating directions across the middle of the field is an homage to how the student body sways in the stands (alternating rows) to that part of the Aggie Fight song.

[@lauracwhitney]

Great reactions. You truly show how much you appreciate the amazing formations of the Texas Aggie Band. Well done. I am proud to subscribe.

[@amazinggrace5692]

It gets in your blood and if you’ve been a part of it, your legs are marching even now just listening!

[@maryannallen9885]

You don’t have to be British to be blown away by this routine❤

[@AngieDW]

Long history! I’m fighten Texas Aggie class of 2002; (‘98-‘02) I was there during 1999 bonfire and 9/11/2001. We experienced a lot back then but the band always brought us together made us proud

[@Pwntious]

My father went to A&M and we went to games often. We'd do Midnight yell(a pep rally of sorts) the night before then n go to the game in the mornings. While we were going, the football team wasn't great (till Johnny Manzell) so, the FTAB was always what i looked forward to the most. It's always gonna be a special memory of me n my dad. Thanks for your review.

[@cindycooper9232]

Midnight Yell. Aggie Muster is April 21st and a solum ceremony to remember the fallen.

[@Pwntious]

@cindycooper9232 that's what it was called. My bad. I'll make the edit.

[@TheOneBored]

I remember watching them as a kid eith my dad and always loved how the tubas stomped and turned around everytime

[@BubbaPat]

The stadium has a capacity of 100k+. It is three levels and the student side full of students who stand during the game. If ya ever come to Texas…we have season tickets.😊

[@BubbaPat]

Oh…just so you know…Aggies are known for being a bit cultish…I married into it. Teaxas A&M Aggies will proudly tell you they put the T in cult. The school,has TONS of traditions and history we’d have to teach you.

[@pjackson65]

The big horn instruments you mention around 14:00 are sousaphones. They're much like a tuba, but the tuba's horn points up, the sousaphone horn points forward.

[@modernwonder]

You could totally do this! Those 100 hours (or more ) of practice are real, and you could do it! I marched this field, we were a Military 1A marching band in Northeast Texas (1991 to 1994), so small, 40 piece band at most, but determined. We ultimately ended up going to UT to march for state, because sneakily we could be more "original" in a field of mostly Core bands. It was fun! And brutal lol.

[@veeganboy]

All of that precision while also playing an instrument. Mind-blowing!

[@Bestofme54]

I’ve seen them live a few times when they played OU and they are amazing. I love seeing the tubas and trombones make the turns.

[@kathyradich5637]

As a fighting Texas Aggie class of 79, there is nothing like the Aggie Band!! It still gives me goosebumps!!❤

[@robertjwilliams3532]

You will not find another group like this. There are many college bands that can and do impress from week/year, but there is not another like this!

[@larryking2697]

God Bless America.....and God Bless Those Who Love AMERICA!!!!! The Greatest Country Ever!!!!

[@occultustactical6138]

The large brass is the Tuba. This kicks the hell out of any Super Bowl half time show. All the people on the side are ROTC Cadets. Texas A&M has a ton of cadets. They all go into the military when their schooling is up. The US Military pays for their education and they have a commitment to the military after graduation.

[@mountaingirl6479]

Years ago they all went into the military. Now it’s optional but still quite a few do. I dont know the percentage. Some join just for the experience - my son joined the military, my son in law did not.

[@SATX2000]

That instrument is called a sousaphone. And actually, Texas A&M has an Army ROTC, but that is separate from the Corps of Cadets.

[@deebonvillian1185]

I’m an American and I always cry when I see these on college football fields. It makes me so proud of my country 🇺🇸