New Zealand Girl Reacts to TEXAS AGGIE MARCHING BAND | TEXAS A&M Vs AUBURN TIGER Game 

As an Aggie, I’m so happy to see you share our amazing band with the world. The most amazing part is that they learned this in one week because they do a completely different drill (formations/sequence) every single weekend for each different game

As one of the people marching in the video I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s a crazy amount of work but it’s worth it

Howdy Courtney and welcome to the Aggie experience. As a 3rd generation Aggie and father of the 4th, watching the Fighting Texas Aggie Band at half-time of our football game is an honor and privilege as these dedicated men and women practice extensively to be this good, every time they step onto the field. This dedication represents all that Texas A&M stands for. Honor, Courage, Integrity, Loyalty, Respect, and most of all, Leadership. All schools have good degree programs, but A&M has a Spirit that you take with you the rest of your life that can support you if you choose to be the very best you can be. But like any gift, if you don't value it, it won't help you. Be well and stay safe and it was fun to watch your expression during this event. God Bless you always, Larry Collis '83

Now forming at the north end of Kyle field. The nationally famous, fightin Texas Aggie band. WHOOP!

College marching bands are always incredible to see, and Texas A&M is unique as a traditional military style band. Sadly, they're never shown on TV during football games. Only available through RU-vid. Please post more!

Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas A&M cadets, and I'll win a war. -Gen George S. Patton #GigEm 👍

The team sometimes gets out scored, but the band always wins.

We're an Aggie family. At this game my son was an officer of the day.. he's the cadet standing with the 30 yard line marker (top right). To experience watching the band in person, is an incredible experience.

As a member of the regular Corps of Cadets, we may poke fun at the band but they do a damn good job and put on a hell of a show each week. Gig 'em Aggies! Smoke '24

I watched this band play live for 42 years and not one time did I not get goosebumps! GIG'EM AGS!! WHOOOOOP!

Thank you so much for watching! I went to Texas A&M and loved going to see the band. They have an incredible maneuver where they split into four groups, each goes to a corner of the field and then cross over in a big "X" in the middle of the field. I know someone will talk about Ohio State (and they do have a great band), but as for precision military marching, nothing beats The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band!

We learned this drill within a week and put it on the field on the Saturday this was taken.

Now go watch Fighting Texas Aggie Band do the 4-way cross. It's amazing!

I think we should make Courtney an honorary member of the Aggie 12th Man. Gig'Em Courntey!!!

My niece is a member of the Aggie marching band

As a tea sipper as you call us, the A&M game was the only halftime I would stay and watch the bands.

The amazing part is they put this show together in a week. Memorizing the music and the drill formations.

Just in case people didn’t know, we have the 3rd biggest stadium in the nation😏 Whoop!👍🏻

The "T" stands for TEXAS. The school is Texas A&M University.

Honestly, this is how we all watch the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band every time.

The A&M band has never lost...ever. World Famous. The band goes back a long time. Look for the X March videos. Amazing they can cross like that.

It's ok to weep. It is a thing of beauty. My dad was class of '78, civil engineer from Texas A&M.

Got to see them a lot when they were in the Big 12. It was even more amazing live. It's a work of art.

I literally just discovered your Channel today And your Reaction WAS SO SWEET. I was born and raised here in MY LOVELY TEXAS STATE (i LOVE IT) And WE DO Have a saying in Texas which is, "WE DO EVERYTHING BIG IN TEXAS!" I LOVE IT Here, i too was in the Military (7 AWESOME YEARS) And I've been to seven different States, three different Countries over-seas And i've been to several different cities and towns, But in MY Opinion, NOTHING BEATS COMING BACK HOME To MY LOVELY TEXAS STATE IN MY BEAUTIFUL AMERICA: "HOME SWEET HOME"! :-) The ONLY THING i DO MISS A LOT is being able to Travel again, And someday i would LOVE To Visit New Zealand at least ONCE, i've seen SO MANY BEAUTIFUL photos on-line and i know it's a LOVELY Country too But for now, i'm back HOME IN MY LOVELY TEXAS! THANK YOU for the Lovely comments about our College Football ("T") Texas Aggie's Marching Band, Have a NICE Sunday AND a GOD BLESSED week Too! :-) And i DO PREFER College Football over the CRY-BABIES who play for the NFL (another long story that i won't get into right Now, LOL).

Texas A&M is the only Texas school us Nebraska fans miss playing.

"I didn't know this even existed, in my life. How have I not seen this before!" Now she's going to spend the next 12 hours looking up college marching bands. Just so you know, they give out scholarships to the marching bands as well. I don't know how much money worth of free education they give out, but it's not insignificant.

Seeing and hearing them in person is jaw dropping! It ain't over 'til the T goes home, baby!

As an "old-timer" in marching units, I have to say that the Aggies are an exceptionally fine marching unit. Today, no one else seems to do this style of marching. In the 1950's and earlier this was the normal style of movement for marching bands, drum and bugle corps, drill teams and etc. If you watch the old Clint Eastwood movie from the late 60's "Kelly's Heroes" there is a brief shot of a similar military band in the background part way through the movie. The style of marching goes back to ancient Rome, and is based on their style of shaping and moving on the battlefield, formation of squares, shifting of formations and moving back and forth from defensive to offensive formations. Watch the Aggies shift formation and see how much they change their shape, open files and close them and expose different fronts in 4 counts, 8 counts, 16 counts. Amazing. Everyone who confronted the Roman armies had to learn how to do that or be defeated by it. The use of these kinds of formations continued up until Waterloo. In the American revolution the early signs appeared that formation of squares and such was on the way out, but it took Waterloo to prove it, and the Franco Prussian war to put it to rest. Even in the beginning of WWI the strategy of motion dominated thinking. Never the less, training in motion has been an effective tool of discipline, and the logic of shaping the battlefield continues until today, though today the battlefield is recognized to include more dimensions and multiple symmetries. But, the logic of shaping the battlefield begins right where the Aggies have chosen to dominate in their style of marching. I've never seen anyone do it better.

I was a High School band kid. Learning drill was fun but also a bit difficult. This is S-Tier stuff. REALLY enjoyed it. Shout out to the Tucson High Marching 100!!!!!!!!!

Gig’Em Aggies

Reason number 1million that college football is better than NFL PS: I believe “Aggie” is their nickname BC they are an agricultural school

Takes several hours every single day in the summer to master this. Two a days for marching band, miss those days!!!

Note, Courtney, that unlike other collegiate bands, the Texas Aggie Band does not stop during performances. The movement is continuous. Glad you enjoyed it.

Proud Aggie, love our band so so much. Best half time show there is, they have a new march each game

The Texas A&M Football team came to visit my university in 1988, and the marching band came with them. They marched like this at our stadium and at the end of their performance got a standing ovation. The Aggie Marching Band is absolutely amazing.

Thank you so much! I'm in the band currently and I love being in it and it brings me so much joy to know that people love watching us! Class of '22 piccolo ❤❤👍thanks and gig 'em!

Wait until she finds out they do this every home game too, and each with a new routine...

God Bless America!! Tears of shear JOY watching the Fightin' Aggie Marching Band during the quarantine. Thank you for sharing and reminding us how truly blessed we are to live in this great country.

The A and M originally stood for Agricultural and Mechanical, that's where the "Aggies" nickname comes from. As of 2020, the school has the largest student body in the United States. The video was ok, but its best to see them during a live performance for the full effect.

So cool to see you react to this and just a little fun fact for ya, there’s a saying at A&M that says “Aggies never lose, we just run outta time” gig ‘em! 👍🏻

Courtney thank u so much for showing this. My dad is a big Texas Aggie fan. He graduated from there and I have been going to that stadium since I was born. ❤️

I knew you were going to like that! And it is the largest military band in the world! It is incredibly impressive and seeing and feeling it in person is something I wish everyone could experience. Note that these are all college students in the Corps of Cadets at the university. A very large number of them will receive commissions in the armed forces upon graduation. Texas A&M Class of 1980 - Gig 'em, Aggies!

I’m glad you enjoyed it! It is a once in a lifetime experience to see it in person. I would be glad to host you!

My son is in that band...was a fish that year!! WHOOP!! Super proud of how far all the kids have come. Glad you enjoyed!

That's my school. Class of 92. Gig'em Ags!

Ahh! That’s my school aren’t they incredible?? You should watch one of their shows where they do the four way cross, it’ll absolutely blow your mind!

Howdy Courtney! If you notice when the announcer announces the band the whole crowd repeats exactly what he says, which is “Forming at the North End of Kyle Field, The Nationally Famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band” and then we yell “Whoop”...it’s like our official cheer. Then, when the drum major is doing his commands, we yell “Whoop” after every command. Next, when the front line of trumpets show off their banner hanging from it, we “oooo” and “awww”. When the band starts playing, they start with the Aggie War Hymn and everyone sings along and towards the middle of the song the crowd links arms and legs and “saws varisty’s horns off” (which used to be our biggest school rival, University of Texas). If you get a chance, look up the “Texas A&M Student Section: Aggie War Hymn, Lamar Game. 9-6-14” by Ricardo Sosa. That video is a good video that demonstrates what we do during the war hymn. Whenever the guys with the Tubas have to do their turns, the crowd grunts because these guys have to almost kneel all the way down to the turn with out hitting anyone. That goes for the big drums too. And the other individuals with other instruments have to bow their head while still playing to make their turns. It’s pretty cool. Then, when the band forms a T, it’s called a Block T, it used to be the symbol for the school. They go back to playing the Aggie War Hymn when they form the Block T. Then when the band is done they have to run off the field and it’s time to start the 2nd half of the football game. These are some of the traditions with the Aggie band at the football games. One of the stories/traditions I’ve learned about the band is that when my dad was at A&M in the late 70s, no one besides band members were allowed to step on the band’s drill field, if you stepped on the field, you were run down and beaten up. There are so many traditions that are awesome to learn about and make you fall in love with Texas A&M, like Midnight Yell, Yell Leaders, Aggie Football, Reveille, the yells we say, and so much more. You should look up Texas A&M Traditions and do a video about it.... All the Best. Thanks and Gig’Em👍

Whoop! Glad you took the time to experience the fighting Aggie band.

A lot of people go to football games for the half time show.

Courtney, I’m not being college football band centric here, and I graduated from LSU: you chose wisely on featuring the Texas Aggie band. They are one of the best (the Ohio State guy who responded is a homer and OSU’s band is NOT as good). That being said, maybe review some vids of “pregame” entrances for different schools........ they often times capture the regional/local history of the school. Case in point: search Utube for a big game for Florida State University. Their mascot is the Seminole Tribe, who was indigenous to what is now Florida..... their pre game entrance is beyond awesome and captures the fierce warrior spirit of the Seminoles, which the Florida State University tries to honor. That is just one example.

Every college has its own marching band and each school thinks theirs is better than the others. Careful Courtney. This is a deep rabbit hole.

Gosh, I miss being able to see the marching bands on TV at halftime during a college football game.

I haven't seen a whole lot of bands besides Alabama's but Ohio State definitely has one of the best they do some crazy stuff

Now remember THIS: Those are all young people, ages 18-22.

Texas A&M graduate here. I had classes with several members of our band. I asked them how they did those maneuvers, and they told me that much of it was making order out of chaos. If this wowed you, then also consider the University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland band performing their "Circle Drill." Another USA university band to watch is Ohio State University.

Aggie fan for years . I still have same reaction as you . They’re still awesome lol on a side note one of the few bands where visiting fans appreciate them as well

Omg "I'm totally buzzing right now" is the greatest saying you've blessed me with😂 I know exactly what you're saying too

Their routines are choreographed thru computers and there are some they have performed successfully that the computer told them could not achieved.

Thank you so much for doing this video! I actually had some long distance family members from New Zealand come visit Texas a few years back and had to take them to a high school football game to see what it's like. So glad you enjoyed this so much. It definitely makes me misss my Aggie days. Lived right next to the practice for my first two years there. Imagine waking up to this at 6:00AM most mornings in the Fall. Howdy to all my fellow Ags! '08 🎉

i remember seeing it the first time when i 16 i was in army rotc we when down to aggie land an watched it i was hooked been a aggie lifer since

Courtney: "Is that a T? Is that a logo or something?' Center of the Field: I EXIST!!!

I live about 10 minutes from texas a&m I have been to many aggie games definitely the best band ever, I'm a die hard aggie fan.

I went to TAMU. Class of 78. There are few things in life that have ,made me swallow hard over and over. Watching the band is one. When I was there, A&M had no music school. The band drill field was hallowed ground and if walked upon, the dorm would empty and someone would be running for their life. I saw a few run down and thrown in the golf course lake across the road. They were great then too.

One of my favorite A&M traditions is something called Muster which happens every April 21st. There’s a short 10 minute video that was released a couple of years ago about it called “softly call the muster” you should check it out!! A&M is one of 6 senior military colleges in all of the United States, so military history and anything germane to it is steeped within our university’s traditions. I love it

The running off the field tradition started because someone yelled free beer.

The Aggie Band! YES! WHOOP!!! So glad you did a reaction for this!

Proud Aggie Mom! My son and daughter in law are Aggie alumni 00. NEVER get tired of watching the Aggie Band perform! Whoop!❤❤

We also get the same feelings when watching the Fighting Aggies Marching Band. GIG ‘EM! They begin and end with the FIGHTING AGGIES FIGHT SONG.

This outstanding band is a national treasure.

Can you react to hbcu bands like southern university or Jackson State University or just Jackson state marching into a stadium plzz thank you 😁

Had two sons in the band, both in the same year. Her reaction is pretty much my reaction at every game.

I’m glad your first experience was watching THE BEST marching band in the WORLD! I’m a proud Aggie! Be glad to have you visit our part of Texas! #Gig’Em Whoop!

There's a reason why the Ohio State band is often referred to as The Best Damn Band In The Land. Just sayin'...hint hint...

Kia Ora Aotearoa! This is like an American’s version of Haka.

Texas Agricultural ( Aggies ) and Mechanical University ( A & M ) The band is part of the military program.

The Texas A&M band used to sell compilation videos of their various performances. Don't know if they still do. Always nice to see someone new discover this incredible band. I have been watching and admiring them for over 40 years.

"SOUNDS LIKE HELL!!!"

COURTNEY: I see a lot of “Watch Ohio State U” But they should have given you links! (Shame on them😱) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iE4RfGaZDes.html They are known for these impressive movements, but also excellent musical performance 👍🏼 I could have chosen dozens of links, outstanding and fun And an inside look⤵️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qPbjJafRUFk.html

I attended Texas A&M and have been to games at that stadium. Good memories.

Some interesting notes: The Texas Aggie Marching Band is part of the ROTC at Texas A&M. The student body doesnt leave before the drill because of their support for the band. The blank seats about the 20 yard line is where the band sits. The drills are changed every week during football season. The drills get increasingly more complex as the season goes on. Generally the last drill or the bowl drill has menstrual drills where we put 2 or 4 people in the same spot at the same time. We call them that because people can get bloody as you go through.

I miss the old Kyle field 😢 so many child hood gams.

At 9:06 when you said, "Wow, it's weird to see them run like that," I laughed. I was a cadet at Texas A&M and graduated in 2017, and it's always weird to see band members run. Partly because they rarely do anything physical, and also because they got out of PT for the sake of practicing for these fantastic halftime performances. We were always making fun of the band until halftime; we'd take a 20 minute break from that when they were on the field. The other block in the stands wearing khaki by that entrance to the field was most of the rest of the Corps of Cadets, who are only slightly more socially capable than the band members.

GIG EM' AGGS!!! Freakin love seeing people who have never seen the band perform before, I love seeing their reaction. It's even better in person though.

Always love to see other people’s reaction to my Universities traditions. Our band is second to none. There are many talented bands. Ohio State comes to mind. However this is a True Military Marching Band. The Corps of Cadets initiate a “step off” at the quadrangle on Campus. Step off is initiated by the firing of our Canon, “a 3 inch field artillery cannon found nearby after WW2. It is a fully functioning weapon that can fire live ammo. The only school to operate a live fire weapon. I urge you to look at videos just on that. I digress. Once step off is initiated there is a formation march into Kyle Field. No talking or playing around like other bands do on the way to the field. This is a strict march led by Commissioned Military Officers and Brigadier Army Generals. Once into Kyle Field the Corp is seared according to platoon and rank. The Yell you hear the Head drum major give on the field is to “recall step off on Hullabaloo”. Instructing the Cadets that their will be another step off to March. It is almost impossibly precise in movement and there has never been a recorded error from a Cadet while marching on the Field. Texas A&M University became Co-Ed in 1968 to include Woman as previously it was an all Male Military School. We Commissioned more Officers in WW2 than all other Service Academies Combined. And in our Memorial Student Center are 7 displays with the 7 Texas Aggies awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor. The Nations highest Military Award. Spanning from WW1- Vietnam. During WW1 and WW2 the entire Texas A&M student body volunteers for Active service in mass. Every Song played during halftime drills are a Military Hymn of some kind. I am very proud of my school and I should be. We have given more for this Country than any other Public or Private University. Aggie Students never sit down during the game or during halftime. In honor of our 12th Man Tradition and to honor those Aggies Lost in Combat. I thank you for this video and encourage you to learn more about A&M. I will leave you with a direct quote from America’s greatest General, General Patton. “Give me an Army of West Point Graduates and I’ll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I’ll Win the War”. GIG EM AGGIES WHOOP!!!!!!!!

Lmao , Texas ..SMH LOOK UP OHIO STATE'S marching band. Nobody compares. Nobody...

One son is an A&M graduate, another about to enter. The marching style is called "6 to 5", meaning that every 5 yards (white lines) takes 6 steps. It also implies that the show will move mostly from end zone to end zone. There's another marching style which is "8 to 5", and is used by professional marching corps. Google Drum Corps International. It's a very different experience.

Texas A&M is a special for those of us lucky to have been a student there. Made my day watching you appreciate the work they put into it. Cheers!

Some few schools and universities are known for having an exceptional marching band. Texas A&M is one of them.

I am a very serious Alabama Crimson Tide fan and I always felt we had a great band until I saw the A&M band. They are fantastic! Our band doesn't even compare to anything like that. I am definitely a major fan of the A&M band and watch their videos whenever I can. Go Aggies!

The tune they start playing when they form the T is our Aggie War hymn, we sing it all the time. Making me miss football season:(

That big T is called "the Block T", and it stands for Texas A&M University and the Fightin' Texas Aggies. You should come to A&M for a football game and see all this in person.

I had no idea A&M had these but as someone who was from Texas at some point and friends that go here I’m proud they have this

WE TRULY HAVE SOME WONDERFUL BANDS HERE.. i was a flute player for over 10 years and i was proud to be part of the marching band..and the musical side as well..for competitions.i held 2nd chair in the state at one time..wow what a life i have had..whoo hoooo GO TEXAS!! even tho im a TAR HEEL..whooo hooo GO NORTH CAROLINA!! take care..it was nice to see your reaction!!

Hi Courtney...! Writing you from Houston, Texas..! It was so great watching you respond to something I suppose I've taken for granted, having grown up with this kind of thing! You're fun, pretty, and you just made this Texan's day!!!

Courtney - Texas Agriculture & Mining (A & M). Very good band. Hundreds of hours practice. These kids play at a VERY high level. Both my sons were in high school band & it's damn hard work!

I’m a proud Aggie class of ‘87. I’m now 55 yrs old and I still get goosebumps when the Aggie band performs. They are truly one of a kind.

I have lived in Bryan/College Station my whole life and have been to several games. I go mainly to watch the band perform, Awesome!

Still stirs pride and admiration for my school! Gig'Em!

It's even more impressive in person with the Ags singing along to the music (it's a bit hard to hear in the video). You should go to an A&M home game. There's a midnight yell practice before game day where everyone practices the yells (Aggies don't do "cheers") and songs. It's a hoot! Bring your fiance so you'll have someone to kiss when the lights are turned off at yell practice and when the team scores at the game (both are time-honored traditions at the school).

Prestigious universities have a ton of young, driven people full of energy and ambition. Classes aren't always going to be enough! I am proud to have gone to one of our country's top schools, but that someone could train and practice for a performance like this *in between classes* absolutely blows my mind. I could never have done it!