Holy Cross Goodtime Marching Band
| College of the Holy Cross Crusaders | |
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| School | College of the Holy Cross |
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Conference | Patriot League |
| Founded | 1845 |
| Members | 40 |
| Fight song | "Chu Chu, Rah Rah" |
| Uniform | |
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| Website | college |
Formed in 1845, the Holy Cross Crusaders Marching Band (HCMB) is one of the oldest organizations at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. The Crusaders Marching Band first began performing at football games in 1910 and the band's role has expanded significantly since to include other athletic appearances, performing at all home football games, selected away games, in exhibition at high school band competitions, and at various events throughout the country. In the spring, the marching band converts into the Holy Cross Crusader Pep Band and plays at all home basketball games, and travels with the teams to the NCAA tournament. The Marching Band performs at Fitton Field while the Pep Band plays in the Hart Center.
The band is made up of a cross-section of students who have immense school spirit and a strong camaraderie. Members study all majors and disciplines offered by the college and come from various marching and musical backgrounds. Members are accepted from schools in the Worcester Consortium, and members have in the past attended both Assumption College, and Worcester State College. Members are able to move into the college early in order to participate in this "Band Camp".
During the fall, the Marching Band practices during the week (traditionally three times a week for an hour and a half each session) and performs at all home football games, select away games, in exhibition at high school band competitions, and at various events throughout the country. Performances responsibilities at sporting events include a pre-game show of traditional Holy Cross music, playing pop songs in the stands, a halftime field show, and a post-game concert.
When the Band is not entertaining crowds at sporting events, it keeps itself busy in other fashions. Traditionally, the Band travels to area nursing homes during the holiday season to play Christmas carols and visit with the residents. In the past, the Band has played at the annual Holy Cross Christmas tree lighting ceremony at O'Kane Hall. Other events have included the Relay for Disaster Relief, an open-air concert at Faneuil Hall in Boston, the Boston MS Walk, the Worcester St. Patrick's Day Parade, and Father McFarland's Birthday in Kimball. The Band has also performed internationally, including engagements in Ireland and Bermuda.
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