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We Are Penn State (1992) Treat yourself to a musical memory of the big game with pregame music, fight songs, and halftime show tunes. You'll experience the thrill of the Lion Fanfare and Downfield/NFOS, arranged for the Blue Band's exciting tunnel entrance onto the field. NFOS is an acronym for the music performed by the Blue Band as it marches to its trademark PSU formation. Composed more than 30 years ago by Jerry Bilik, NFOS stands for “New Fight On State,” to distinguish it from the Yoder arrangement played after every touchdown. Enjoy this and twenty-six other superb arrangements that will transport you to Beaver Stadium on game day. Track List and Downloads |
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Roses for the Lions (1995) Everything's coming up roses for the Blue Band in this lively performance of Penn State favorites and popular tunes from stage, screen, and the Hit Parade. Featured are tunes by Andrew Lloyd Webber, including “Music of the Night” and a medley from Cats, themes from movies such as Jurassic Park and Robin Hood — Prince of Thieves, and perennial picks like “I Get a Kick out of You” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.” Plus a hearty helping of Penn State spirit with music ranging from “Fight on, State” and the Alma Mater to “Jaws of the Lions” — thirty-four songs in all! Track List and Downloads |
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Star Roars (1999) The stellar talents of the Blue Band really shine in this compilation of halftime hits and game-day favorites. In addition to “Ode to Joe,” a Penn State twist on Beethoven, the band heats up halftime with tunes ranging from “Luck Be a Lady” and “White Rabbit” to “Swing, Swing, Swing” and “Mambo.” And you'll have your stadium favorites, too, with the Floating Lions Drill Music, Parade Order '97, and The Nittany Lion. Nineteen cuts in all. Track List and Downloads |
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Penn State Blue Band: Sounds from the Century (1999) Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the band, this CD takes a musical retrospective of Blue Band sounds from the past, reclaimed from recordings going back to 1955. The earliest piece, “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” was composed by John Philip Sousa and recorded as part of Penn State's centennial celebration. The musical history's newest composition is a 1997 Big Ten Medley, arranged by John Tagenhorst to celebrate Penn State entry into the Big Ten Conference. Featuring seventeen selections, this limited edition is a must-have for Blue Band fans. Track List and Downloads |
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Raise the Song (1999) One hundred years of the Penn State Blue Band The one hundred-year history of the band is told here in the words of those who wrote the story: band members and directors past and present. Get a sneak peak behind the band's preparations for game day. Then sit back and enjoy the traditional Beaver Stadium pregame performance. |
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