Photos by Christopher Gannon.
As the Cyclone football team prepares for its first Big 12 Conference home game of the season Saturday night (6:30 p.m. kickoff against Baylor), the Cyclone Football 'Varsity' Marching Band is completing preparations of its own this week.
(Above) Mellophone lead player Emma Heine (front) practices with her bandmates Monday afternoon on the band's practice field west of the Communications Building. (Below) Members of the sousaphone section practice a high-energy march at Monday's practice.
The theme for the band's Saturday evening halftime performance in Jack Trice Stadium is "The Wizard of Oz." It will include music from the original 1939 film, hit musical "The Wiz" and the Broadway sensation "Wicked."
Halftime isn't the band's only assignment. Game Day for band members also includes a spirit rally north of the stadium as the football team arrives, tailgate step show at the Alumni Center and a pregame performance on the field.
