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NU MARCHING BAND
MEMBERSHIP: 132 Men and Women
INSTRUMENTATION: 100 winds, 20 percussion, 10 guard and 2 drum
majors.
SPECIALTIES: The Wildcat Marching Band has long been famous for
its blend of marching and playing excellence, a variety of captivating
arrangements and innovative routines, its a cappella singing of the
Alma Mater, and incredible spirit and endless energy.
UNIFORMS: The uniform features a purple and black diagonal jacket
with a large Northwestern sculpted N in white. A mirroring colored
shako, high-white plume, white gloves and spats complete the
uniform.
COLOR GUARD: Since 1948, the Wildcat Band has been fronted by the
colors of the Big Ten Conference Universities. On the field, the guard
provides color, flashing and visual enhancements to halftime drills and
concert numbers.
The Wildcat Marching Band has long been recognized as one of the
very finest in the nation. A completely volunteer organization, the
group encompasses students from every school on campus. A mixture
of traditional and new marching styles communicates the band's
unique pride and enthusiasm to all fans.
In addition to performances at all home games at Ryan Field, NUMB
will accompany the 'Cats on a trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Nov.
17.
NUMB is open to all students with previous band experience, providing
great fun and excitement in a dynamic Big Ten setting.
Visit northwesternbands.org/numb for more information.
Go! U Northwestern!
Break right through that line.
With our colors flying,
We will cheer you all the time,
U! Rah! Rah!
Go U Northwestern
Fight for Victory,
Spread far the fame of our fair name
Go Northwestern, win that game.
(Whistle)
(Yell) Go! Northwestern Go!
(Whistle)
(Yell) Go! Northwestern Go!
Hit 'em hard!
Hit 'em low!
Go, Northwestern Go!
(repeat chorus)
FIGHT SONG
GO! U NORTHWESTERN!
Words and Music by Theodore C. Van Etten, 1913
