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"Half time is game time."

PG-13 2002 · 1h 58m
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Reevaluating the Snare Line Composition
Sean Dr. Lee... Dr. Lee, just wanted to catch you before rehearsals. I was thinking, that instead of promoting a P2 to replace Devon, we could just keep the snare line at nine.
Dr. Lee And how long have you been thinking that?
Sean Just this morning.
Dr. Lee Are you sure?
Dr. Lee I thought maybe it was the day you showed us all he couldn't read, or was it the night that he took your solo, I don't know. But since you heard him play, you decided that the line or perhaps maybe, just you, would be better off without him. Remember when I first made you section leader?
Dr. Lee You were sweating bullets wondering how you could lead this loud, passionate group of your peers. And I said you would be fine. You know why?
Sean You said I loved the sound of the line more than the sound of my own drum.
Dr. Lee Yes. And you lost sight of that. And that's okay cause we all lose sight of things. But if you don't get it together, Mr. Taylor, you're gonna have a difficult time leading the Senate whether Devon is on it or not.
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Halftime Represents a Critical Moment
Taglines Half time is game time.
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Transition to Authentic Music
Dr. Lee The radio is off now. It’s time for some real music.
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Conflict Over Musical Interpretation and Team Dynamics
Dr. Lee Mr. Miles, I guess you didn't like the required piece as written.
Devon Naw, I just thought I'd add a little somethin somethin on the end.
[leaves]
Sean He can play. We all know that, but his attitude is messed up. Now I put three years into building this line. In chemistry's grading, I don't wanna jeopardize that.
Dr. Lee Your line seems to think otherwise.
[a car horn makes one long blast to indicate that Devon is a P1]
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Welcome to Marching Band Training
Dr. Lee Good morning.
The Band Good morning.
Dr. Lee Good morning to music. Good morning and welcome to Atlanta A&T University marching band training. The next two weeks will be your introduction and possibly induction into a great marching band legacy. If you are here, it's because you believe in musicianship. If you are here it's because you believe in ], ], ], and the elements known as ]. If you are here, it's because you have a fervent, unequivocal belief in teamwork.
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Dr. Lee And if you wish to remain here, you better start believing in being on time. You...who's your roommate?
[points at Ernest]
Ernest Uh, Devon... Miles, sir.
Dr. Lee Eyes front!
[looks at Devon, walks off the platform, and approaches him]
Devon Hey, what's up, Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee It's all good, Mr. Miles, glad to have you here.
Devon Thank you, sir.
Dr. Lee Why was he late?
Devon I, um... guess he overslept.
Dr. Lee Well, why didn't you wake him?
Devon I'm not his mother, sir.
Dr. Lee I asked Mr. Miles why his roommate was late, he says he guesses he overslept. I asked, "Why didn't you wake him?" and he says he is not his mother. Section leaders, what is our concept?
Section Leaders One band, one sound!
Dr. Lee One band, one sound. When one of us is late, we are all late. When one of us looks or sounds bad, we all look and sound bad. So what's the concept?
The Band One band, one sound.
Dr. Lee Now I want ten laps from those who are not their roommates mama.
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Sibling Rivalry and Musical Challenge
Sean I've had it with your no talent, wannabe gangster ass! You wanna prove once and for all that I'm better than you? Strap up!
Devon Bring it on, big brother tin man!
Sean Get you sound check.
Devon Whatever.
Sean Fake thug little wannabe drummer boy.
Devon Whatever you big bald headed bourgie my first drum having.
Sean No method man.
Devon Yeah, fluff daddy. Say I’m better than you.
Sean I ain’t trying to hear you.
Devon You ain’t heard me since I stepped on campus!
Sean ‘Cause I know what you’re about!
Devon You don’t know shit about me!
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Teamwork Over Individual Talent in Performance
Sean Taylor You're the best, Devon! But when we're on the field, nobody hears you! They hear the band.
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Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Music
Dr. Lee We're gonna try something a little different this year. A little of my old school... with a little of your new. Honoring the past, and present at the same time. That's what our new direction is all about... bridging the gap. Our new piece for the B.E.T. Big Southern Classic... was arranged by two of your very own... Mr. Devon Miles, and Mr. Sean Taylor. This piece is very complicated, and is not half as complicated as the formations are gonna be. We don't have any time to waste here people, so as you would say... let's get crunk.
[looks at Devon and Sean; band cheers]
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Competition and camaraderie in a marching band
Buck Wild Let’s go!
Sean If you can’t hang, put your drum in storage and go home. Now move your ass, lift your feet, and you’ll make it to the top.
Buck Wild Y’all can’t wear my colors running like that. Let’s go Uncle Ben! I bet your country ass would run faster if I had one of your grandmama’s hot butter biscuits!
Sean I guess it ain’t white boy day, is it?
Buck Wild Come on let’s roll, come on tubas, let’s go.
Sean Come on, boy. That’s why your raggedy ass gets a raggedy drum. Boy you gonna graduate in that white t-shirt, damn!
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A Brief Exchange Among Students and Faculty
Sean Dr. Lee, got a sec?
Dr. Lee Sure.
Devon Hey, what's up, Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee Mr. Miles.
Devon Well, I was wondering - actually we were wondering - if you needed any entrance cadences for the Classic. Not that I'm trying to get back on the line or anything, I just want you to check em out.
Dr. Lee Oh... let me see.
Devon Yeah, but my man Sean here had the structure on lock.
Sean But the snare part, all the sticking... that's the kid.
Dr. Lee What, you two a couple now?
Devon You got an old-school feel to it, but sometimes you're gonna have to take it back.
Dr. Lee It's not a bad idea... not a bad idea at all.
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Authority and Responsibility in Teamwork
Sean Mini-Me, I need a volunteer to polish the drums for tomorrow.
Devon Aw, that's a P4's job.
Sean Now, I'm making it your job. You don't like it? Quit.
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Debate Over Devon's Absence from the Field
President Wagner Dr. Lee, do you want to explain why Devon is not on the field?
Dr. Lee No, really.
President Wagner Well, let me rephrase. I want my boy on the field now.
Dr. Lee There are some issues preventing that.
President Wagner No, the only issue, is for you to give me the same show like you did the last game or there won't be a program next year.
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The Essential Role of Percussion in Music
Sean Taylor We are the heart, and the soul. Without the percussion section, the band doesn’t move, doesn’t come alive. We are the pulse. And without a pulse, you’re dead. That’s why we’re the most important section of this band.
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Discipline and Accountability in Rehearsals
Dr. Lee What was that? What did we rehearse? Why... do we rehearse? You're out there showboating for five minutes. If I wasn't able to signal a drum major to wrap you up, you'd still be out there beating your damn drum!
Sean Dr. Lee, sir, maybe there's an explanation. Devon...
Dr. Lee Do I look like I need you to explain anything to me right now?
Sean No, sir.
Dr. Lee I don't know what the beef is, but you better grill it up and eat it. Because it is my ass that is on the line.
President Wagner Now that is a new beginning. That's exactly what I'm talking about. Great job, son. You are something. You are something special.
[arrives; shakes Devon's hand]
Devon Thank you, sir.
President Wagner Great job, all of you. Now let's see Morris Brown top that! Some alumni wanna speak with you. There they are. Don't keep them waiting. New beginning! NEW BEGINNING!
[band cheers]
Dr. Lee Sean, I want you to polish the drums tonight. And I'd better be able to see myself in the silver.
Sean Yes sir.
Devon I left the polisher on the bottom shelf, B.
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The Band Reflects Its Director's Influence
Dr. Lee People say that the band is just a reflection of its director.
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Consequences of Deception in Music Education
Dr. Lee You lied in your application, you lied at the audition where you play the required piece, and you lied to me.
Devon I didn't think it was that big a deal.
Dr. Lee Play that. That's the music for next week's game and you can't read it. And as far as I'm concerned, that's a very big deal. I'm enrolling you in an applied percussion course.
[hands some sheet music to Devon]
Devon But that gives me five classes!
Dr. Lee Damn right it gives you five classes, it oughta be ten. Especially if you plan on getting back on the line anytime soon.
Devon What do you mean, "get back on the line"?
Dr. Lee I mean now, you're a P4. If you cannot read music, you cannot be on my field.
Devon But you can't take me off the line, I'm the best drummer you've got! And can't no class teach me how to do me?
Dr. Lee Excuse me?
Devon Doing me is what got me down here in the first place.
Dr. Lee No, lying... is what got you down here. And if you don't have the honor and discipline to learn your craft, then quite frankly Devon, you don't deserve to be here.
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