Down and Off

The Hawkeye Marching Band is set to salute Lisa Bluder and her amazing career this weekend, and Down & Off is back to sit down with Homecoming Chair and Director of Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of Homecoming '24 festivities!

Jeff Sebille shares his excitement for Homecoming 2024 and walks through logistics of the weekends events! Starting with the Thursday night Homecoming Reception, through the Parade on Friday, the Post-Parade Picnic, and onto Game Day festivities. Keep an eye on your email and the University of Iowa Alumni Marching Band Facebook page for more updates and coverage of Homecoming provided by Craig Brown!

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom"

Rumpadiddily! Band Camp is on, marching band season looms, and it's time for our annual check in on the State of the HMB.

John & Tim are back to interview Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Eric Bush, and Associate Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Nick Miller, about all the goings on with HMB 144.

Dr. Miller introduces himself, and his journey from St. Louis to the University of Missouri to becoming a Teaching Assistant at Iowa while he did his doctoral work and eventual position.

Dr. Bush talks about the great things going on in the HMB- game day instruments for every section, 285+ members of the HMB, stipends for players, travel opportunities, social media, the great staff that make this operation run so well, the support of wonderful alumni that make it possible, and of course, the shows we can expect this year.

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

The regular season has come to an end, bowl season approaches, basketball season is here, and John & Tim are back with 00's Drumline Alum & current Digital Media Specialist for the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Hawkeye Marching Band John Emigh!

John shares his memories of his time in  the band and the tremendous work Dr. Bush is doing with the Hawkeye Marching Band currently. John shouts out numerous folks including fellow drumline members Dan Poe, Justin Ullestad, Ben Nadler, Alan Morris, Nate Brimeyer, TAs Oliver Molina, Drew Bonner, Golden Girls Ella McDaniel & Chelsea Russell, alums & staffers Jim Berg and Kathy Ford, among others!

John also shares of the incredible work that went into this year's HMB Metallica show. There is a competition among schools to be the winner of the best Metallica performance, and voting is live until January 1st! Vote for the HMB by texting #UIOWA to (833) 609-0330! And check out the HMB's submission on their social media accounts.

Tim also promotes the Alumni Pep Band opportunities coming up during the bowl season. The Alumni Band shall play for the men on Friday, December 29th, the women on Saturday, December 30th, and again for the women on Tuesday, January 2nd! Sign up here!

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

Homecoming approaches and John and Tim are privileged to sit down with former President & CEO of the Alumni Association, Vince Nelson, to share his stories with the Alumni Band and growing up. Vince is a delightful presence that fully supports the Alumni Band and the Alumni Association.

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media

The Hawkeyes prevailed against Utah State and the Hawkeye Marching Band had a wonderful performance of the music of ABBA! It is officially footba- marching band season, and John and Tim have the honor of sitting down with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Dr. Eric Bush and Director of the Iowa Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of the HMB's season and Homecoming festivities!

First, Dr. Bush runs down the successes of Hell Week and performances at the Iowa State Fair and Hancher, previews the shows and trips for the upcoming year, praises the staff and leadership within the HMB, updates on the size of the band and  what the generosity of the alumni has meant to the band, and plans for the future.

Around the 40 minute mark, Jeff Sebille shares his excitement for the 50th Iowa Alumni Band at Homecoming 2023. Jeff gives a history of the Alumni Band, walks through the schedule of the weekend, the Reception Thursday Night, the Parade & Picnic & post-Parade activities on Friday, logistics & planning for Saturday, ways to get Homecoming & Alumni Band apparel, and ends with a BIG SURPRISE for Alumni Band 50 at the 1:05 minute mark.

Keep an eye on your email and the University of Iowa Alumni Marching Band Facebook page for more updates and coverage of Homecoming provided by Craig Brown!

As always, send feedback to [email protected], Like the Down and Off Podcast page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks

Speaking of, check out the Hawkeye Marching Band on all of their socials as well...
Facebook - University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band
Instagram - @HawkeyeMarchingBand
YouTube - Hawkeye Marching Band
Twitter - @HawkeyeBand
Official HMB Website - For updates, auditions, apparel, giving, news, media, and the people
Iowa Alumni Band Facebook Page

Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom"

It's been a little bit, but John and Tim are back to end off Season 3 with a fantastic, sparkling, positive guest - the Operations Manager of the Hawkeye Marching Band and Band Administrator, Kathy Ford!  The always uplifting Kathy shares about her time in the HMB in the early 90s and the role she now plays within the HMB. Kathy tells of her first year marching in the Rose Bowl with the Sudler Trophy, the Holiday Bowl, the buzz on game day between practice & the rec show, the bucket list opportunities she gets in her current position, and the wonderful students and staff she gets to work with.

Homecoming registration is OPEN! Sign up today at foriowa.org! We hope to see you October 7th for the 50th Year of the Alumni Band!

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media

March Madness has come to an end, the Women's Basketball Team has enjoyed an historic season, and John and Tim are joined by Drum Major of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Christian Frankl. Christian shares his journey from Ames High to the HMB, his love of the alto saxophone section, quest to become drum major, and the many memories he's made along the way.

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media

Happy New Year! Down & Off is back and celebrating Big Ten Basketball and Pep Band with sousie player Eric Jaffe. Jaffe talks about his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band, bowl memories, and all the Pep Band games and songs trips and chants and general shenanigans. From free throw distractions like STROKE!, to sousie horn movements, yelling at the players, Johnny B, White Castle Express, STICKER-GATE, "Give him the chair!!!", and partying with the Stanford Band (From the Big Ten Network, here's the special on the HMB, Getting Ready for the Boom!)

Iowa vs. Gonzaga ESPN Recap - "The Iowa band didn't have any doubts, shouting "neutral site" as the clock wound down."

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Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom"