Army 1982
Army at Princeton
October 16th, 1982
Outcome Unknown
(Band marches out to cadence of the movie “Stripes”)
Announcer:
Where have you been?
Band:
Training, sir!
Announcer:
What kind of training, Band?
Band:
Army training, sir!
Announcer:
Do you mean to tell me that you have constructed this entire halftime show without the help of a faculty advisor?
Band:
That’s the fact, Jack!
“Caissons”
Who can forget that dire situation approximately one year ago today? America’s back was against the wall. The Soviets occupied Afghanistan. The Middle East sat like a nuclear time bomb, ready to explode. And the Communist threat enveloped El Salvador, despite our military advisers. But the West Point military masterminds had a deeper concern. Retreating from the offensive attacks of other Ivy League bands, the sharp wits and jackets of the Princeton University Band struck fear into their over-disciplined hearts. Discretion is the better part of valor, their braintrust decided. “BAN THE BAND,” they cried. And as a result, the impressionable young cadets were safe from the wit of their countrymen.
“Hit the Road, Jack” (Band forms ‘WIT’ changing to ‘BAN’)
And now a word from our sponsors: Do you know me? I used to be Secretary of State, but with unemployment what it is today, I have to subsist on my meager pension. That’s why I carry this…The American Distress Card. Whether it’s hotel accomodations in Beirut or lunch on the run in El Salvador, I know that wherever I go, even the White House, I can say with confidence, “I can charge here.” The American Distress Card. (Band flips cards spelling ‘CY VANCE’.) Don’t leave the Administration without it.
“Hail to the Chief” (Band forms American Distress Card)
And now, the Band will perform a musical arrangement of the famous speech by General Douglas MacArthur presented to the West Point graduating class of 1962.
“Duty, Honor, Country” (Band forms block band, then dons sunglasses and corncob pipes)
We shall return. (Band strolls off field).
October 16th, 1982
Outcome Unknown
(Band marches out to cadence of the movie “Stripes”)
Announcer:
Where have you been?
Band:
Training, sir!
Announcer:
What kind of training, Band?
Band:
Army training, sir!
Announcer:
Do you mean to tell me that you have constructed this entire halftime show without the help of a faculty advisor?
Band:
That’s the fact, Jack!
“Caissons”
Who can forget that dire situation approximately one year ago today? America’s back was against the wall. The Soviets occupied Afghanistan. The Middle East sat like a nuclear time bomb, ready to explode. And the Communist threat enveloped El Salvador, despite our military advisers. But the West Point military masterminds had a deeper concern. Retreating from the offensive attacks of other Ivy League bands, the sharp wits and jackets of the Princeton University Band struck fear into their over-disciplined hearts. Discretion is the better part of valor, their braintrust decided. “BAN THE BAND,” they cried. And as a result, the impressionable young cadets were safe from the wit of their countrymen.
“Hit the Road, Jack” (Band forms ‘WIT’ changing to ‘BAN’)
And now a word from our sponsors: Do you know me? I used to be Secretary of State, but with unemployment what it is today, I have to subsist on my meager pension. That’s why I carry this…The American Distress Card. Whether it’s hotel accomodations in Beirut or lunch on the run in El Salvador, I know that wherever I go, even the White House, I can say with confidence, “I can charge here.” The American Distress Card. (Band flips cards spelling ‘CY VANCE’.) Don’t leave the Administration without it.
“Hail to the Chief” (Band forms American Distress Card)
And now, the Band will perform a musical arrangement of the famous speech by General Douglas MacArthur presented to the West Point graduating class of 1962.
“Duty, Honor, Country” (Band forms block band, then dons sunglasses and corncob pipes)
We shall return. (Band strolls off field).