NORTHWESTERN MARCHING BAND
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MEMBERSHIP: 131 Men and Women
INSTRUMENTATION: 104 winds, 16 percussion, 8
guard, 2 drum majors and 1 twirler.
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 Bloomington, Indiana, Nov. 2.
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
