The school of music HATES the tiger band. They are jealous of the publicity and support the tiger band receives. The faculty in the school of music convince students not to be a member of the band! Wickes fought with them the entire time he was at LSU. So did Moorhouse and King. When the tiger band represented the USA (and Louisiana) in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, the school of music faculty declared it a "waste of money." Talley called the band, "the laughing stock of the country." These people are sick. All they want to do is tear down one of LSU's greatest traditions.

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Posted by jbraua

Oklahoma City, OK

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 7/19/19 at 10:44 am to Irish LSU Fan

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The school of music HATES the tiger band. They are jealous of the publicity and support the tiger band receives. The faculty in the school of music convince students not to be a member of the band! Wickes fought with them the entire time he was at LSU. So did Moorhouse and King. When the tiger band represented the USA (and Louisiana) in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, the school of music faculty declared it a "waste of money." Talley called the band, "the laughing stock of the country." These people are sick. All they want to do is tear down one of LSU's greatest traditions.

I don't believe any of this is true. Talley and I have corresponded and talked in person about Tiger Band many times. He appreciates TGBFTL and recognizes its power, importance, and potential. I can't see him calling it "the laughing stock of the country." I mean, maybe in a rehearsal setting when they were playing or marching poorly, or acting sloppy. Music directors are notorious for using verbal abuse to motivate the troops.

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