Lion Fanfare and Downfield
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"Lion Fanfare and Downfield" is a fight song
medley of the Pennsylvania State University
. It is performed at the beginning of every football game
in which the Penn State Blue Band
is present.
The "Lion Fanfare" is performed with a fanfare
step which follows the traditional Blue Band high step, but the changing between feet is extra crisp, and performed at half-time. The piece consists of a high intensity fanfare performed with a 45 degree snap to the left, 90 degree snap to the right, and another 45 degree snap to the left which brings the band back facing the direction it started in. The fanfare segues directly into "Downfield", which moves the entire block band to midfield to the tune of "The Nittany Lion".
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
medley of the Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
. It is performed at the beginning of every football game
Penn State Nittany Lions football
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team represents the Pennsylvania State University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big Ten Conference. It is one of the most tradition-rich and storied college football programs in the...
in which the Penn State Blue Band
Penn State Blue Band
The Penn State University Marching Blue Band, known generally as the Blue Band, is the marching band of Pennsylvania State University. Founded in 1899, it is the largest recognized student organization at the University Park campus of Penn State, presently with over 300 active student members...
is present.
The "Lion Fanfare" is performed with a fanfare
Fanfare
A Fanfare is a relatively short piece of music that is typically played by trumpets and other brass instruments often accompanied by percussion...
step which follows the traditional Blue Band high step, but the changing between feet is extra crisp, and performed at half-time. The piece consists of a high intensity fanfare performed with a 45 degree snap to the left, 90 degree snap to the right, and another 45 degree snap to the left which brings the band back facing the direction it started in. The fanfare segues directly into "Downfield", which moves the entire block band to midfield to the tune of "The Nittany Lion".
External links
- Mp3 of "Lion Fanfare and Downfield" at the Penn State Blue Band website