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Orange Bowl 2006 - Penn State Marching Blue Band

The favorite part of the Blue Band experience to many fans is when the Drum Line comes out of the tunnel. This experience sets the tone for the game. The drums and cymbals approach the field silently. Suddenly there is a tap-tap-tap from a lone drummer and then, out of nowhere, the band appears. All the drums start playing and the band high steps it onto the field. At this point the band starts playing and fans erupt in a spontaneous cheer. Many people I have talked to enjoy this part of the game experience more than the game. Strike up the band!

PRICES: Unframed: 16x20 $149, 20x24 199, 24x30 249, 30x40 $299

Framed 16X20 double matted $369, 20x24 $449, 24x30 $499, 30x40 $599 All framed prints are double matted with a blue outer and white inner and a black wood, black mahogany or cherry frame unless specified otherwise. I can match most frames in the country. All are of exceptional quality

Tom Mairs, 800-884-5250, lionphoto@verizon.net

Kevin Rudy performs a great flip for the Orange Bowl fans.

I had talked to Dr. Bundy before the band left for Florida and he had mentioned that both bands would have an abbreviated experience before the game and that would be it. I told him that was disappointing, since both bands work hard all season for their presentations. In fact, the famous Ohio State football coach, Woody Hayes once told his football team that the only people that work harder than the team for game day was the Ohio State Marching Band, fondly referred to as The Best Damn Band in the Land.

This picture highlights the Drum Major, surrounded by the band members (a great and clear image). Once these are printed 16 x 20 and higher, they are absolutely priceless pieces for band and family members.

Touch of Blue (majorettes) face the Florida State side of the ORANGE BOWL prior to kickoff. To their right is the Blue Sapphire P.J. Maierhofer and Drum Major Kevin Rudy. 2007 was Kevin;s last year as a performer for the Blue Band. P.J. just completed her third year of twirling for PENN STATE. P.J. is a talented world class twirler, who hails from Altoona, PA. You can meet PJ., the drum major and the Nittany Lion mascot in front of the Student Book Store the Sunday after every home football game.

This is considered the Blue Band’s”trademark drill” and ends the pregame show each Saturday. The band spells out the words LIONS the field length and marches from the South end zone towards the North. The band then reverses the spelling and marches from the North towards the South so the opposite stadium side can read the spelling.

The “P” of PSU isolated is a picture in itself. Each band member can be clearly seen. The “S” can have a double meaning. More and more alumni are using the block S as a Penn State athletic logo. S for STATE, GO STATE, PSU FOREVER! The “U” is also a picture unto itself and those that can find themselves in the image are quite excited.

In all three of these individual images, the fans in the stands can be seen. See what the actual image will look like. When displayed as a print 16 x 20 or larger, everyone in the picture can be identified.

This image may be the most popular the band creates and is a favorite among with both band and football type people. When the band spells out PSU and the image is created as a panoramic it penetrates the souls of the viewers and spontaneously they start cheering louder. It is spectacular and emotional for the fans and the band members who created it.

Note: All still pictures were created with a handheld 22 megapixel medium format Hassleblad camera with a telephoto lens attached to a 40 pound steady-cam. The photographer (me) was standing on an 8 foot ladder with my son (PSU ‘01 and four year Blue Band member) holding the ladder. I tried to create images that I would want if my child was in the band.

PENN STATE ORANGE BOWL HOME THE PENN STATE MARCHING BLUE BAND TOUCH OF BLUE GAME ACTION PRE-GAME OPENING KICKOFF POST-GAME PENN STATE HOME	Orange Bowl 2006 - Penn State Marching Blue Band The favorite part of the Blue Band experience to many fans is when the Drum Line comes out of the tunnel. This experience sets the tone for the game. The drums and cymbals approach the field silently. Suddenly there is a tap-tap-tap from a lone drummer and then, out of nowhere, the band appears. All the drums start playing and the band high steps it onto the field. At this point the band starts playing and fans erupt in a spontaneous cheer. Many people I have talked to enjoy this part of the game experience more than the game. Strike up the band! PRICES: Unframed: 16x20 $149, 20x24 199, 24x30 249, 30x40 $299 Framed 16X20 double matted $369, 20x24 $449, 24x30 $499, 30x40 $599 All framed prints are double matted with a blue outer and white inner and a black wood, black mahogany or cherry frame unless specified otherwise. I can match most frames in the country. All are of exceptional quality Tom Mairs, 800-884-5250, lionphoto@verizon.net
Kevin Rudy performs a great flip for the Orange Bowl fans.
I had talked to Dr. Bundy before the band left for Florida and he had mentioned that both bands would have an abbreviated experience before the game and that would be it. I told him that was disappointing, since both bands work hard all season for their presentations. In fact, the famous Ohio State football coach, Woody Hayes once told his football team that the only people that work harder than the team for game day was the Ohio State Marching Band, fondly referred to as The Best Damn Band in the Land. This picture highlights the Drum Major, surrounded by the band members (a great and clear image). Once these are printed 16 x 20 and higher, they are absolutely priceless pieces for band and family members.
Touch of Blue (majorettes) face the Florida State side of the ORANGE BOWL prior to kickoff. To their right is the Blue Sapphire P.J. Maierhofer and Drum Major Kevin Rudy. 2007 was Kevin;s last year as a performer for the Blue Band. P.J. just completed her third year of twirling for PENN STATE. P.J. is a talented world class twirler, who hails from Altoona, PA. You can meet PJ., the drum major and the Nittany Lion mascot in front of the Student Book Store the Sunday after every home football game.
This is considered the Blue Band’s”trademark drill” and ends the pregame show each Saturday. The band spells out the words LIONS the field length and marches from the South end zone towards the North. The band then reverses the spelling and marches from the North towards the South so the opposite stadium side can read the spelling.
The “P” of PSU isolated is a picture in itself. Each band member can be clearly seen. The “S” can have a double meaning. More and more alumni are using the block S as a Penn State athletic logo. S for STATE, GO STATE, PSU FOREVER! The “U” is also a picture unto itself and those that can find themselves in the image are quite excited. In all three of these individual images, the fans in the stands can be seen. See what the actual image will look like. When displayed as a print 16 x 20 or larger, everyone in the picture can be identified.
This image may be the most popular the band creates and is a favorite among with both band and football type people. When the band spells out PSU and the image is created as a panoramic it penetrates the souls of the viewers and spontaneously they start cheering louder. It is spectacular and emotional for the fans and the band members who created it. Note: All still pictures were created with a handheld 22 megapixel medium format Hassleblad camera with a telephoto lens attached to a 40 pound steady-cam. The photographer (me) was standing on an 8 foot ladder with my son (PSU ‘01 and four year Blue Band member) holding the ladder. I tried to create images that I would want if my child was in the band.