1 00:00:03,303 --> 00:00:04,972 [drumming] 2 00:00:07,641 --> 00:00:09,877 - Band members: Hey yah! 3 00:00:10,978 --> 00:00:13,213 [drumming and cymbals] 4 00:00:31,965 --> 00:00:33,967 [band members shout] 5 00:00:48,615 --> 00:00:51,084 Step close, keep walking! 6 00:00:51,485 --> 00:00:53,620 [cheers and applause] 7 00:00:59,259 --> 00:01:02,229 [upbeat marching band music] 8 00:01:11,939 --> 00:01:17,144 - Announcer: Under the direction of Dr. Corey Pompey! 9 00:01:31,692 --> 00:01:33,360 ["On Wisconsin"] 10 00:02:31,752 --> 00:02:33,420 ["On Wisconsin"] 11 00:02:37,758 --> 00:02:39,893 [cheers and applause] 12 00:02:43,764 --> 00:02:45,999 - Band members: Heey oh! 13 00:02:49,403 --> 00:02:52,873 ["The Horse" by Cliff Nobles and Co.] 14 00:03:39,720 --> 00:03:41,054 - In unison: T! 15 00:03:41,121 --> 00:03:42,656 H! 16 00:03:42,723 --> 00:03:44,258 E! 17 00:03:44,324 --> 00:03:45,792 H! 18 00:03:45,859 --> 00:03:47,427 O! 19 00:03:47,494 --> 00:03:49,096 R! 20 00:03:49,162 --> 00:03:50,731 S! 21 00:03:50,797 --> 00:03:52,466 E! 22 00:04:29,636 --> 00:04:31,572 [audience cheers and applauds] 23 00:04:31,638 --> 00:04:35,409 - Corey Pompey: Good afternoon, everyone. 24 00:04:35,475 --> 00:04:38,645 Thank you so much for joining us today. 25 00:04:38,712 --> 00:04:42,015 This is a momentous occasion for us, 26 00:04:42,082 --> 00:04:46,220 celebrating our 50th Varsity Band concert. 27 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:49,923 [audience cheers] 28 00:04:51,225 --> 00:04:57,097 The first concert was in March 1975 in Mills Concert Hall. 29 00:04:57,164 --> 00:04:58,632 We've come a long way. 30 00:04:58,699 --> 00:05:02,402 Now we're here at the concert-- at the Kohl Center, 31 00:05:02,469 --> 00:05:05,839 and we hope that you have a good time. 32 00:05:05,906 --> 00:05:08,976 So, that first song is a UW Band classic. 33 00:05:09,042 --> 00:05:12,513 "The Horse," it was a hit back in 1968. 34 00:05:14,982 --> 00:05:19,653 And a special person took over the program in 1969. 35 00:05:20,287 --> 00:05:22,422 So, my thinking is that 36 00:05:23,190 --> 00:05:27,794 we've probably been playing "The Horse" at least that long. 37 00:05:27,861 --> 00:05:33,534 This next one is from one of the greatest musicals of all time. 38 00:05:36,069 --> 00:05:39,406 Certainly within the last 25 years. 39 00:05:40,274 --> 00:05:42,743 I'm talking about Wicked. 40 00:05:43,143 --> 00:05:44,444 [audience members cheer] 41 00:05:44,511 --> 00:05:48,182 Oh, got some Wicked fans over here, yay! 42 00:05:48,248 --> 00:05:50,617 The music of Stephen Schwartz brought to life 43 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:53,487 by two powerhouse vocalists, 44 00:05:54,221 --> 00:05:58,025 Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. 45 00:05:58,091 --> 00:06:02,663 And it was recently adapted into a couple of blockbuster movies 46 00:06:02,729 --> 00:06:06,733 starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. 47 00:06:07,234 --> 00:06:08,769 [audience cheers] 48 00:06:08,836 --> 00:06:11,305 Here is our take on Wicked. 49 00:06:14,074 --> 00:06:16,543 [audience cheers and applauds] 50 00:06:16,610 --> 00:06:18,846 - Band members: Heey oh! 51 00:06:24,017 --> 00:06:28,589 ["No One Mourns the Wicked" by Stephen Schwartz] 52 00:07:16,603 --> 00:07:19,573 ["Popular" by Stephen Schwartz] 53 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:19,633 ["Popular" by Stephen Schwartz] 54 00:08:48,462 --> 00:08:52,032 ["One Short Day" by Stephen Schwartz] 55 00:09:48,522 --> 00:09:52,092 ["One Short Day" by Stephen Schwartz] 56 00:10:35,002 --> 00:10:38,906 ["Defying Gravity" by Stephen Schwartz] 57 00:11:35,062 --> 00:11:38,966 ["Defying Gravity" by Stephen Schwartz] 58 00:12:29,616 --> 00:12:33,086 ["No Good Deed" by Stephen Schwartz] 59 00:13:29,676 --> 00:13:33,146 ["No Good Deed" by Stephen Schwartz] 60 00:14:25,732 --> 00:14:27,868 [cheers and applause] 61 00:14:36,510 --> 00:14:40,747 - Last September marked the 80th anniversary 62 00:14:42,049 --> 00:14:44,384 of the end of World War II. 63 00:14:45,619 --> 00:14:49,857 So, we did a musical tribute to the Greatest Generation 64 00:14:49,923 --> 00:14:52,826 in observance of Veterans Day. 65 00:14:53,260 --> 00:14:56,930 All of the tunes that we are about to play 66 00:14:57,664 --> 00:15:00,734 were popular during that time. 67 00:15:00,801 --> 00:15:03,370 To help us perform this music, 68 00:15:03,437 --> 00:15:07,007 please welcome Miss Lindy Cashdollar 69 00:15:09,343 --> 00:15:13,780 along with the Mead Witter School of Music Trio. 70 00:15:13,847 --> 00:15:19,319 On keys, Dr. Dan Cavanagh, Director of the School of Music. 71 00:15:20,220 --> 00:15:21,889 [band cheers] 72 00:15:26,159 --> 00:15:28,729 [indistinct band chatter] 73 00:15:32,032 --> 00:15:34,034 - On bass, Ben Ferris. 74 00:15:35,903 --> 00:15:40,541 - Band members: [firework whistle] Ooh, ahh! 75 00:15:42,576 --> 00:15:45,379 [indistinct] Dr. Ben Ferris. 76 00:15:46,547 --> 00:15:51,852 - And you already met our drummer, Dr. Matthew Endres, 77 00:15:51,919 --> 00:15:54,054 on the kit. [applause] 78 00:15:54,922 --> 00:15:59,393 This is Classics from the Greatest Generation. 79 00:16:03,931 --> 00:16:06,400 - Band members: Heeey yah! 80 00:16:10,671 --> 00:16:14,908 ["In the Mood" by The Glenn Miller Orchestra] 81 00:16:22,282 --> 00:16:25,385 - ? Mr. Whatchacallim, whatcha doin' tonight? ? 82 00:16:25,452 --> 00:16:28,622 ? I hope you're in the mood because I'm feelin' just right ? 83 00:16:28,689 --> 00:16:31,792 ? How's about a corner with a table for two? ? 84 00:16:31,859 --> 00:16:35,062 ? Where the music's mellow and some gay rendezvous ? 85 00:16:35,128 --> 00:16:37,664 ? There's no chance romancin' with a blue attitude ? 86 00:16:37,731 --> 00:16:41,368 ? You've got to do some dancin' to get in the mood ? 87 00:16:41,435 --> 00:16:44,505 ? Sister Whatchacallim, that's a timely idea ? 88 00:16:44,571 --> 00:16:47,641 ? Something swing-a-dilla would sound good to my ear ? 89 00:16:47,708 --> 00:16:50,944 ? Everybody's got to know that dancin' has charms ? 90 00:16:51,011 --> 00:16:54,181 ? Especially when you have a certain love in your arms ? 91 00:16:54,248 --> 00:16:57,117 ? Steppin' out with you would be a sweet interlude ? 92 00:16:57,184 --> 00:17:00,554 ? We're absolutely positively in the mood ? 93 00:17:00,621 --> 00:17:03,724 ? In the mood, that's it, I got it ? 94 00:17:03,790 --> 00:17:07,060 ? In the mood, your ear will spot it ? 95 00:17:07,127 --> 00:17:10,297 ? In the mood, oh, what a hot hit ? 96 00:17:10,364 --> 00:17:13,600 ? Be alive and get the jive, you've got to learn how ? 97 00:17:13,667 --> 00:17:16,837 ? Hep-hep-hep, hep like a hepper ? 98 00:17:16,904 --> 00:17:19,806 ? Pep-pep-pep, hot as a pepper ? 99 00:17:20,207 --> 00:17:23,310 ? Step-step-step, step like a stepper ? 100 00:17:23,377 --> 00:17:28,382 ? We're huggin', we're muggin', we're in the mood now ? 101 00:17:28,682 --> 00:17:30,918 [upbeat big band music] 102 00:17:36,390 --> 00:17:38,292 [jazzy piano music] 103 00:18:17,264 --> 00:18:18,932 [drum solo] 104 00:18:24,271 --> 00:18:26,073 [jazzy trio music] 105 00:18:55,369 --> 00:18:58,605 ? Mr. Watchacallim, all you needed was fun ? 106 00:18:58,672 --> 00:19:01,975 ? Isn't it a wonder what an evening has done ? 107 00:19:02,042 --> 00:19:05,245 ? Your feet were so heavy that they hardly could move ? 108 00:19:05,312 --> 00:19:08,649 ? Now they're light as feathers and you're right in the groove ? 109 00:19:08,715 --> 00:19:11,652 ? Steppin' out with you had been a sweet interlude ? 110 00:19:11,718 --> 00:19:15,422 ? I'm positively, absolutley in the mood ? 111 00:19:19,259 --> 00:19:24,598 ["Chattanooga Choo Choo" by The Glenn Miller Orchestra] 112 00:19:35,409 --> 00:19:37,077 ? Hello railroad ? 113 00:19:39,279 --> 00:19:44,518 ? Pardon me boy, is that the Chattanooga choo choo? ? 114 00:19:44,585 --> 00:19:46,386 ? Right on track 29 ? 115 00:19:48,155 --> 00:19:50,824 ? Boy, you can give me a shine ? 116 00:19:52,492 --> 00:19:57,965 ? Well, I can afford to board the Chattanooga choo choo ? 117 00:19:58,031 --> 00:20:00,834 ? I've, I've, I've got my fare ? 118 00:20:01,835 --> 00:20:04,404 ? And just a trifle to spare ? 119 00:20:05,472 --> 00:20:07,875 ? We leave the Pennsylvania station ? 120 00:20:07,941 --> 00:20:09,943 ? 'Round a quarter to four ? 121 00:20:10,010 --> 00:20:13,313 ? Read a magazine and then we're in Baltimore ? 122 00:20:13,380 --> 00:20:16,650 ? Dinner at the diner, nothing could be finer ? 123 00:20:16,717 --> 00:20:20,087 ? Than to have your ham and eggs in Carolina ? 124 00:20:20,153 --> 00:20:23,357 ? When you hear the whistle blowing eight to the bar ? 125 00:20:23,423 --> 00:20:26,727 ? Then you know that Tennessee is not very far ? 126 00:20:26,793 --> 00:20:30,230 ? Shovel all the coal in, gotta keep it rolling ? 127 00:20:30,297 --> 00:20:34,201 ? Choo, choo, Chattanooga, there you are ? 128 00:20:41,275 --> 00:20:42,943 [drum solo] 129 00:20:47,414 --> 00:20:52,252 ? There's gonna be a certain party at the station ? 130 00:20:52,319 --> 00:20:54,121 ? In satin and lace ? 131 00:20:55,522 --> 00:20:57,991 ? I used to call Funny Face ? 132 00:21:00,527 --> 00:21:05,332 ? When he cries, I'll tell him I'll never, ever roam ? 133 00:21:07,167 --> 00:21:08,669 ? Chattanooga choo choo ? 134 00:21:08,735 --> 00:21:11,538 ? Won't you choo choo me home? ? 135 00:21:16,310 --> 00:21:22,549 ["Don't Get Around Much Anymore" by The Duke Ellington Orchestra] 136 00:21:26,687 --> 00:21:28,589 [groovy jazz music] 137 00:22:25,913 --> 00:22:28,582 ? Missed the Saturday dance ? 138 00:22:30,284 --> 00:22:33,187 ? Heard they crowded the floor ? 139 00:22:34,721 --> 00:22:37,724 ? I couldn't bear it without you ? 140 00:22:39,159 --> 00:22:42,162 ? Don't get around much anymore ? 141 00:22:43,830 --> 00:22:46,500 ? Thought I'd visit the club ? 142 00:22:48,135 --> 00:22:50,270 ? Got as far as the door ? 143 00:22:52,673 --> 00:22:55,676 ? I couldn't bear it without you ? 144 00:22:57,110 --> 00:23:00,113 ? Don't get around much anymore ? 145 00:23:03,684 --> 00:23:07,487 ? Darling, I guess my mind's more at ease ? 146 00:23:12,593 --> 00:23:16,597 ? But nevertheless, why stir up memories? ? 147 00:23:19,766 --> 00:23:22,002 ? Been invited on dates ? 148 00:23:24,137 --> 00:23:27,040 ? Might've gone, but what for? ? 149 00:23:28,408 --> 00:23:31,411 ? I couldn't bear it without you ? 150 00:23:32,813 --> 00:23:35,816 ? Don't get around much anymore ? 151 00:23:37,784 --> 00:23:39,453 ? Yeah ? 152 00:23:43,690 --> 00:23:48,829 ["Take the 'A' Train" by The Duke Ellington Orchestra] 153 00:23:49,329 --> 00:23:51,999 ? You must take the "A" train ? 154 00:23:55,202 --> 00:23:58,539 ? To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem ? 155 00:24:01,375 --> 00:24:04,278 ? You, if you miss the "A" train ? 156 00:24:07,514 --> 00:24:12,452 ? You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem ? 157 00:24:13,754 --> 00:24:16,757 ? Hurry, hurry now, it's coming ? 158 00:24:20,194 --> 00:24:23,664 ? Listen to those rails a-thrumming ? 159 00:24:26,066 --> 00:24:29,203 ? All aboard, get on the "A" train ? 160 00:24:32,773 --> 00:24:36,777 ? Soon, you'll find your way back to Harlem ? 161 00:24:45,686 --> 00:24:47,354 [drum solo] 162 00:25:04,471 --> 00:25:07,474 ? Hurry, hurry now, it's coming ? 163 00:25:10,777 --> 00:25:14,248 ? Listen to those rails a-thrumming ? 164 00:25:16,450 --> 00:25:19,686 ? All aboard, get on that "A" train ? 165 00:25:23,657 --> 00:25:28,662 ? Soon, you'll find out you've made your way to Harlem ? 166 00:25:30,264 --> 00:25:31,932 ? Doo do do doo ? 167 00:25:37,371 --> 00:25:41,842 ["Well, Git It!" by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra] 168 00:25:46,713 --> 00:25:48,949 [upbeat big band music] 169 00:26:30,123 --> 00:26:31,792 [piano solo] 170 00:27:14,801 --> 00:27:16,470 [drum solo] 171 00:27:33,820 --> 00:27:38,492 ["One O'Clock Jump" by The Count Basie Orchestra] 172 00:28:33,113 --> 00:28:35,249 [cheers and applause] 173 00:28:44,391 --> 00:28:49,530 - I suppose, if you're going to come to a UW Band concert, 174 00:28:52,165 --> 00:28:53,700 you wouldn't like it very much 175 00:28:53,767 --> 00:28:57,004 if we didn't do the Fifth Quarter, would you? 176 00:28:57,070 --> 00:28:58,172 [audience cheers] 177 00:28:58,238 --> 00:29:01,708 Well, we're not going to disappoint. 178 00:29:02,476 --> 00:29:04,044 So, get up! 179 00:29:04,111 --> 00:29:05,546 Time to sing! 180 00:29:05,612 --> 00:29:07,347 Time to dance! 181 00:29:07,414 --> 00:29:11,285 It's the world-famous Fifth Quarter! 182 00:29:11,351 --> 00:29:13,053 We're gonna start it off 183 00:29:13,120 --> 00:29:16,924 with a song called "Dance, Little Bird," 184 00:29:19,259 --> 00:29:22,496 also known as "The Chicken Dance." 185 00:29:23,397 --> 00:29:25,866 - Band members: Heeey, oh! 186 00:29:31,271 --> 00:29:33,407 ["The Chicken Dance"] 187 00:29:53,160 --> 00:29:54,962 ? La, la la, la la la ? 188 00:29:58,131 --> 00:29:59,800 ? La la la la la ? 189 00:30:02,803 --> 00:30:04,471 ? La la la la la la ? 190 00:30:07,641 --> 00:30:09,309 ? La la, la la la la ? 191 00:30:33,133 --> 00:30:35,369 ? La la la, la la, la la la ? 192 00:30:37,471 --> 00:30:39,139 ? La la la la la ? 193 00:30:42,109 --> 00:30:43,777 ? La la la la la la ? 194 00:30:46,880 --> 00:30:48,549 ? La la, la la la la ? 195 00:30:54,621 --> 00:30:56,523 [band plays slowly] 196 00:31:03,864 --> 00:31:05,699 Faster? - Audience: Faster! 197 00:31:05,766 --> 00:31:07,100 All right, you say faster! 198 00:31:07,167 --> 00:31:08,268 Here we go! 199 00:31:08,335 --> 00:31:11,238 One, two, one, two, ready, and! 200 00:31:14,842 --> 00:31:18,178 ["The Chicken Dance" plays faster] 201 00:31:30,557 --> 00:31:32,793 ? La la la, la la, la la la ? 202 00:31:34,061 --> 00:31:35,729 ? La la la la la ? 203 00:31:37,898 --> 00:31:39,566 ? La la la la la la ? 204 00:31:41,668 --> 00:31:43,337 ? La la, la la la la ? 205 00:31:47,641 --> 00:31:49,543 [band plays slowly] 206 00:31:57,150 --> 00:31:58,919 Faster? 207 00:31:58,986 --> 00:32:00,654 Can we go faster? 208 00:32:01,922 --> 00:32:03,123 Can we go faster? 209 00:32:03,190 --> 00:32:05,859 One, two, one, two, ready, and! 210 00:32:07,394 --> 00:32:10,731 ["The Chicken Dance" plays faster] 211 00:32:19,907 --> 00:32:22,142 ? La la la, la la, la la la ? 212 00:32:23,043 --> 00:32:24,711 ? La la la la la ? 213 00:32:26,113 --> 00:32:27,781 ? La la la la la la ? 214 00:32:29,283 --> 00:32:30,951 ? La la, la la la la ? 215 00:32:34,788 --> 00:32:36,690 [band plays slowly] 216 00:32:44,131 --> 00:32:45,933 Now, this next one... 217 00:32:49,369 --> 00:32:52,272 It needs a different name, doesn't it? 218 00:32:52,339 --> 00:32:55,809 It's named after a beverage that, eh, 219 00:32:56,410 --> 00:32:59,279 don't think it tastes very good. 220 00:32:59,346 --> 00:33:00,447 But that's just me. 221 00:33:00,514 --> 00:33:02,649 A lot of people like it. 222 00:33:03,083 --> 00:33:05,719 It's none other than "Tequila." 223 00:33:05,786 --> 00:33:08,589 One, two, one, two, ready, and! 224 00:33:10,757 --> 00:33:13,227 ["Tequila" by The Champs] 225 00:34:10,817 --> 00:34:13,287 ["Tequila" by The Champs] 226 00:34:17,324 --> 00:34:19,660 - Band members: Tequila! 227 00:34:22,396 --> 00:34:24,698 - There's this next two-word number. 228 00:34:24,765 --> 00:34:30,537 Basically, if you know those two words, you can sing along. 229 00:34:30,604 --> 00:34:32,940 It's called "Hey! Baby." 230 00:34:34,408 --> 00:34:37,211 One, two, and one, two, three! 231 00:34:40,681 --> 00:34:43,650 ["Hey! Baby" by Bruce Channel] 232 00:34:56,864 --> 00:34:59,433 - In unison: ? Hey, hey baby ? 233 00:35:04,838 --> 00:35:07,975 ? I wanna know if you'll be my girl ? 234 00:35:14,781 --> 00:35:16,450 ? Hey, hey baby ? 235 00:35:22,489 --> 00:35:25,626 ? I wanna know if you'll be my girl ? 236 00:35:32,699 --> 00:35:34,368 ? Hey, hey baby ? 237 00:35:40,440 --> 00:35:43,577 ? I wanna know if you'll be my girl ? 238 00:35:50,350 --> 00:35:52,019 ? Hey, hey baby ? 239 00:35:57,925 --> 00:36:01,061 ? I wanna know if you'll be my girl ? 240 00:36:07,868 --> 00:36:09,536 ? Hey, hey baby ? 241 00:36:15,442 --> 00:36:18,579 ? I wanna know if you'll be my girl ? 242 00:36:40,567 --> 00:36:42,236 One more time! 243 00:36:42,603 --> 00:36:44,271 ? Hey, hey baby ? 244 00:36:50,244 --> 00:36:53,380 ? I wanna know if you'll be my girl ? 245 00:37:00,521 --> 00:37:02,856 - I bet a lot of you know this next one. 246 00:37:02,923 --> 00:37:04,591 One, two, three! 247 00:37:06,894 --> 00:37:09,029 ["You've Said It All"] 248 00:37:46,533 --> 00:37:50,103 - Band members: ? When you say Wis-con-sin ? 249 00:37:50,170 --> 00:37:52,005 ? You've said it all ? 250 00:37:54,208 --> 00:37:55,876 - Corey: That was awesome, awesome! 251 00:37:55,943 --> 00:37:58,712 Thank you, thank you so much. 252 00:37:58,779 --> 00:38:02,082 The Fifth Quarter is a one-of-a-kind tradition. 253 00:38:02,149 --> 00:38:04,418 Helps define who we are. 254 00:38:04,484 --> 00:38:09,256 So, sharing it with you really, really is meaningful. 255 00:38:09,323 --> 00:38:13,660 Well, judging by how some of you were nodding your heads 256 00:38:13,727 --> 00:38:16,296 along to "Bones and Roses," 257 00:38:18,398 --> 00:38:23,203 it looks to me like we might have a lot of classic rock fans 258 00:38:23,270 --> 00:38:26,607 in the audience. [audience cheers] 259 00:38:28,175 --> 00:38:30,978 This is "Let's Rock and Roll." 260 00:38:31,778 --> 00:38:33,447 Here we go. 261 00:38:38,785 --> 00:38:41,255 - Band members: Heeey yah! 262 00:38:44,525 --> 00:38:47,494 ["Enter Sandman" by Metallica] 263 00:39:13,120 --> 00:39:16,089 ["Rock and Roll All Nite" by Kiss] 264 00:40:13,180 --> 00:40:16,149 ["Rock and Roll All Nite" by Kiss] 265 00:41:02,429 --> 00:41:06,333 ["Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses] 266 00:42:02,489 --> 00:42:06,393 ["Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses] 267 00:42:50,270 --> 00:42:53,841 ["Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe] 268 00:43:50,330 --> 00:43:53,901 ["Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe] 269 00:44:43,717 --> 00:44:47,387 ["Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard] 270 00:45:43,777 --> 00:45:47,447 ["Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard] 271 00:46:43,837 --> 00:46:47,508 ["Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard] 272 00:46:53,847 --> 00:46:57,184 ["I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett] 273 00:47:53,907 --> 00:47:57,244 ["I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett] 274 00:48:35,516 --> 00:48:37,651 [cheers and applause] 275 00:48:47,461 --> 00:48:49,696 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 276 00:48:49,763 --> 00:48:54,701 Well, we can't thank you enough for being here this afternoon. 277 00:48:54,768 --> 00:48:58,772 Your presence means more than you'll ever know. 278 00:48:58,839 --> 00:49:02,843 And it's because of your continued support 279 00:49:03,911 --> 00:49:06,880 that this incredible organization 280 00:49:06,947 --> 00:49:09,750 has reached its 50th concert. 281 00:49:10,684 --> 00:49:15,222 And that's something that's truly worth celebrating. 282 00:49:15,289 --> 00:49:16,657 [cheers and applause] 283 00:49:16,723 --> 00:49:19,993 The first spring concert took place, as I mentioned earlier, 284 00:49:20,060 --> 00:49:21,728 March 1975. 285 00:49:22,896 --> 00:49:27,968 And it was the brainchild of the great Mike Leckrone. 286 00:49:28,035 --> 00:49:31,405 And there is... [cheers and applause] 287 00:49:31,471 --> 00:49:36,343 ...no greater cheerleader for this organization than Mike. 288 00:49:36,410 --> 00:49:40,214 And we are grateful that he and his family 289 00:49:41,415 --> 00:49:44,484 are here with us tonight. [cheers and applause] 290 00:49:44,551 --> 00:49:47,187 So, please join me in thanking him 291 00:49:47,254 --> 00:49:50,190 for his extraordinary contributions 292 00:49:50,257 --> 00:49:53,927 to this band program, this institution, 293 00:49:53,994 --> 00:49:55,729 and this great state. 294 00:49:55,796 --> 00:49:57,664 Mike Leckrone, everybody. 295 00:49:57,731 --> 00:49:59,867 [cheers and applause] 296 00:50:05,138 --> 00:50:09,610 The UW Band family is large and far reaching. 297 00:50:09,676 --> 00:50:14,548 And if you ever participated in this band program, 298 00:50:14,615 --> 00:50:17,784 please stand up and be recognized. 299 00:50:20,220 --> 00:50:22,356 [cheers and applause] 300 00:50:24,224 --> 00:50:29,463 What we do is only possible because of the paths you paved 301 00:50:32,132 --> 00:50:35,035 and the footsteps you've laid before us, 302 00:50:35,102 --> 00:50:38,472 so we thank you for your lasting impact. 303 00:50:38,539 --> 00:50:41,308 Our UW Band alumni, everybody. 304 00:50:41,375 --> 00:50:44,378 Thank you so much for your support. 305 00:50:44,444 --> 00:50:46,580 [cheers and applause] 306 00:50:50,851 --> 00:50:54,988 On the stage are individuals wearing roses. 307 00:50:57,925 --> 00:51:02,262 And these roses represent the end of a journey, 308 00:51:07,568 --> 00:51:11,138 but the beginning of another journey. 309 00:51:14,041 --> 00:51:16,977 This is their last performance 310 00:51:17,044 --> 00:51:20,848 as collegiate students with the UW Band. 311 00:51:23,784 --> 00:51:28,455 And we wish to send a heartfelt, heartfelt thanks. 312 00:51:30,557 --> 00:51:33,327 And I'm gonna ask them to stand up. 313 00:51:33,393 --> 00:51:36,864 Stand up, stand up and be recognized. 314 00:51:39,166 --> 00:51:41,301 [cheers and applause] 315 00:52:00,053 --> 00:52:02,623 Thank you for all that you've done 316 00:52:02,689 --> 00:52:04,658 for our organization. 317 00:52:06,426 --> 00:52:10,197 And now, we'll close today's program 318 00:52:10,264 --> 00:52:13,934 with our signature Badger Band finale. 319 00:52:14,935 --> 00:52:17,271 Please help us celebrate 320 00:52:17,771 --> 00:52:21,775 one of the great institutions in the world. 321 00:52:23,377 --> 00:52:25,612 This is a special place. 322 00:52:26,580 --> 00:52:32,152 And it's wonderful to be able to play music on its behalf. 323 00:52:35,622 --> 00:52:40,561 So, help us celebrate the University of Wisconsin. 324 00:52:40,627 --> 00:52:42,763 [cheers and applause] 325 00:52:58,045 --> 00:53:00,714 ["Songs to Thee Wisconsin"] 326 00:53:49,396 --> 00:53:51,965 ? Songs to thee, Wisconsin ? 327 00:53:55,502 --> 00:53:57,171 ? Ever let us sing ? 328 00:54:01,808 --> 00:54:03,944 ? Praise to alma mater ? 329 00:54:07,981 --> 00:54:09,783 ? Ever let us bring ? 330 00:54:14,354 --> 00:54:16,490 ? Queen of all the West ? 331 00:54:20,561 --> 00:54:22,696 ? College we love best ? 332 00:54:26,767 --> 00:54:28,902 ? Queen of all the West ? 333 00:54:33,140 --> 00:54:35,275 ? College we love best ? 334 00:54:47,487 --> 00:54:50,157 ["If You Want to Be a Badger"] 335 00:54:57,097 --> 00:55:00,067 [rousing marching band music] 336 00:55:44,645 --> 00:55:48,549 - Band members: Yah, how do you like me now? 337 00:56:00,928 --> 00:56:02,596 ["Varsity"] 338 00:56:14,708 --> 00:56:16,376 ? Varsity ? 339 00:56:18,412 --> 00:56:20,080 ? Varsity ? 340 00:56:21,882 --> 00:56:24,117 ? U-rah-rah Wisconsin ? 341 00:56:28,889 --> 00:56:31,124 ? Praise to thee we sing ? 342 00:56:35,696 --> 00:56:38,699 ? Praise to thee, our alma mater ? 343 00:56:42,135 --> 00:56:44,371 ? U-rah-rah Wisconsin ? 344 00:56:54,982 --> 00:56:56,650 [drum roll] 345 00:57:04,958 --> 00:57:06,627 ["Varsity"] 346 00:57:13,166 --> 00:57:14,835 Hey! 347 00:57:20,574 --> 00:57:23,544 [stately marching band music] 348 00:57:36,123 --> 00:57:39,126 ? Praise to thee, our alma mater ? 349 00:57:54,608 --> 00:57:56,476 ? U-rah-rah Wisconsin ? 350 00:57:56,543 --> 00:57:58,245 ? U-rah-rah Wisconsin ? 351 00:57:58,312 --> 00:57:59,913 ? U-rah-rah Wisconsin ? 352 00:57:59,980 --> 00:58:01,648 Heeey yah! 353 00:58:05,118 --> 00:58:06,920 ["On, Wisconsin"] 354 00:58:18,832 --> 00:58:21,802 [upbeat marching band music] 355 00:59:09,349 --> 00:59:10,751 - We love you. 356 00:59:10,817 --> 00:59:12,753 Thank you so much for joining us. 357 00:59:12,819 --> 00:59:16,156 And as always, we never say goodbye, 358 00:59:17,124 --> 00:59:20,127 but simply, "We'll see you real soon." 359 00:59:20,194 --> 00:59:21,995 And on, Wisconsin! 360 00:59:30,704 --> 00:59:32,840 [rousing ending note] 361 00:59:46,019 --> 00:59:48,155 [cheers and applause] 362 00:59:53,327 --> 00:59:55,996 ["If You Want to Be a Badger"] 363 01:00:34,401 --> 01:00:38,739 ? When you say Wis-con-sin, you've said it all ? 364 01:00:42,809 --> 01:00:44,945 [cheers and applause]