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26-416: The Goodtime Marching Band has a roster of approximately 40 students. It features wind players, on-field battery, and a contemporary front ensemble consisting of an electric guitar, electric bass, keys, and drum set. The band also hosts a featured twirler, who performs during the football halftime shows and spirit events in addition to representing Holy Cross at regional and national competitions. Band membership

52-493: A Thousand Dances ", "Take On Me", and " Sweet Caroline ", but the whole repertoire consists of some 30+ songs, with dozens more out of current rotation. The field show is the highlight of the Marching Band season. Field shows generally include three to five songs with a uniting theme. Some recent halftime shows include: During the spring semester, many marchers trade in their uniforms for purple athletic polos and transform into

78-681: A celebration of its first performance on Fitton Field which occurred in 1910 in October 2010. The celebration included a gathering for past band alumni and current band members to discuss memories and history of the Holy Cross Band Program. During the 2010 season, the band was left without a director just before the beginning of the football season. A former band member and 2009 graduate, Matthew Cain, stepped in and served as interim director, organizing and conducting weekly rehearsals, coordinating non-athletic performances, and even arranging songs for

104-671: A cover version titled " Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh) ". It was released in July 2000 as the lead single from his debut solo album, Love, Peace & Vollgas . This version reached number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. In 2002, it was re-released when it became the unofficial theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup . In the United States, the song was released to promote the 2003 buddy comedy film Kangaroo Jack . The official music video features large groups of people singing along to

130-512: A halftime show, and a post-game concert. Despite their commitment to the band, members are able to and usually do remain in good academic standing as well; the HCGTMB boasts and average grade point average of 3.55. The Holy Cross Bands Program is one of the oldest organizations on campus. It is only two years younger than the college, dating back to 1845 and the founding of the College Brass. The band

156-534: A local Fort Worth, Texas label. After it hit, it was released on Smash Records for national distribution. Channel co-produced the song with Major Bill Smith (owner of LeCam) and released it on Mercury Records ' Smash label. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, starting the week ending March 10, 1962. The song features a prominent riff from well-known harmonica player Delbert McClinton , and drums played by Ray Torres. Other musicians on

182-697: A version of the song was recorded by Ringo Starr in 1976. "Hey! Baby" was used in the 1987 hit film Dirty Dancing in the scene in which Johnny and Baby dance on top of a log. Canadian country pop singer Anne Murray covered the song in 1982, reaching number 7 on the US Country Singles chart and number 26 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Murray also reached number 1 on the RPM country and adult contemporary charts in Canada. Austrian artist DJ Ötzi recorded

208-611: Is Beyond Your Understanding, Lush and Haunting, Feeling the Unit, Topless on the Turnpike, Visually Stimulating, Sublimely Sybaritic, What About Bob?, Band is Safe Fun, Maximum Capacity, March to the Arch, Turning Over a New Rob, Holy Cross College High School, Harnessing Our Inner Chu, Brrreakdown, "Less Poncho, More Feeling," Off We Go... to Ramapo??, Dancin' in the Street, Dancin' in the Street, Stop and Watch

234-410: Is accessible for students from a variety of musical and marching backgrounds, and members have the opportunity to move into the college early for an August Band Camp to practice music and drill. During the fall season, students rehearse twice a week for 90 minutes, in addition to performances at home football games that include a pre-game field show of traditional Holy Cross music, pop-music in the stands,

260-476: Is open to students throughout the Worcester Consortium of Schools (as Holy Cross is the only school in the city that has a Division I affiliated marching band), and students from Clark University and Worcester State University are currently represented. Membership consists of primarily non-music majors, with current students coming from more than 20 academic majors, minors, and concentrations. Participation

286-737: The HCGTMB has performed in Yankee Stadium for the Ram-Crusader Cup (2016) and hosted eight collegiate bands in exhibition for the New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival (2017). His and the band's work was formally acknowledged by the college in 2016 when it awarded them the Rev. Ciampi Award. Following Riley's departure for Arkansas State University, the college hired Dr. Ernest Jennings (D.M.A., University of Iowa) to take over as director of bands. Following his arrival,

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312-572: The Holy Cross Crusader Pep Band. The band attends the men's and women's basketball games played at Holy Cross, as well as selected hockey games. The BC Eagles are the Crusaders' traditional athletic rivals while fellow Patriot League members including American University and Bucknell University are its modern rivals. Recent NCAA trips include the 2007 competition in Columbus, Ohio , for

338-509: The Ivy Grow, Foster-Care Rockin', Thus Always to Tyrants, Oh Doctor Riley Going Far Away, [Intentionally Left Blank], Trashy Monkeys , Cool Beans Cool Beans, Enthusiasm Excitement Eviction, Fauci Force Zooming, Wooden Nickel Refusing "Goodtime" Marching Band Music performed at games includes a wide variety of classic pep band songs, and some HCMB original arrangements. Favorite pep band songs include "Cuban Coffee", "Holiday", " Hey! Baby ", " Land of

364-458: The band invested extensively in its music library, percussion equipment, and new heavy weather uniforms. In coming years Jennings will oversee the program's further integration with the college's department of music and forthcoming Center for the Arts and Creativity.* In the 2018–2019 academic year, the college celebrated 175 years since its founding, otherwise known as its dodransbicentennial. As part of

390-423: The band to play at basketball games during pep season. During the season, the band looked to hire a permanent director, and appointed Nicholas J. McKenzie, a graduate of UMass Amherst and a professional in both band direction and drill coordination. McKenzie assumed his position at the end of the marching season in 2010 and, under his leadership, the band has unveiled new uniforms and a new field show. The band debuted

416-714: The band. The new addition is read when the band takes the field each year for its homecoming halftime performance, a day when alumni often come back to perform in the stands. As of 2023, the band's complete title reads: The Holy Cross Crusader, Hit and Run, Giant Killer, Neutral Field, Pull Through the Clutch, Never Say Die, Have Ticket Will Fly, Have Coffee Will Sober, Legendary and Notorious, Tug of War, Apple Corps, Halloween Howling, Rugby Shirt Erasing, Only Undefeated, Papally Blessed, Award Winning, Lost in Paramus, Cigar Smoking, Push It, Tone Deaf, Waterlogged, "Got There, Got There," Our Power

442-464: The bitter fight with all your might, Fight hard for Holy Cross! You'll know when battle's done, (It was for) her that the fight was won, Oh, may it never die, that battle cry, On, on for Holy Cross! While usually referred to as the Goodtime Marching Band, the band's full name is ever-evolving. Each graduating class of seniors chooses a new clause to be added to the “official” name of

468-507: The departure of Dr. Jennings, was appointed Interim Director of Bands in September 2021. As a 176-year-old institution, the Goodtime Marching Band is rich with school traditions: The marching band, along with the College Choir, keeps alive the musical traditions of Mount Saint James. Band members learn to play the college fight song Chu Chu Rah Rah , its alma mater (which is famously set to

494-566: The festivities, the marching band performed at several special performances throughout the year, including a 175th Anniversary picnic and a celebration of music's place in Holy Cross’ Jesuit heritage. The HCGTMB also celebrated with a 1-7-5 themed field show, featuring music from Blondie, the White Stripes, and Beethoven. In June 2021 Duane Melzer (M.M., Boston University/D.M.E. student L.U.) was appointed associate director of Bands and upon

520-576: The men's team and Raleigh, North Carolina , for the women's team. Past trips have included St. Louis, Missouri , Indianapolis, Indiana , and College Park, Maryland . The Goodtime Marching Band traveled to Dayton, Ohio and Spokane, Washington for the 2016 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament . Hey! Baby " Hey! Baby " is a song written by Margaret Cobb and Bruce Channel , first recorded at Clifford Herring Studios in Ft. Worth Tx, and recorded by Channel in 1961, first released on LeCam Records,

546-575: The record included Bob Jones and Billy Sanders on guitar and Jim Rogers on bass. According to a CNN article from 2002, while touring the UK in 1962 with the Beatles , McClinton met John Lennon and gave him some harmonica tips. Lennon put the lessons to use right away on " Love Me Do " and later " Please Please Me ". Lennon included "Hey! Baby" in his jukebox , and it is also featured on the 2004 related compilation album John Lennon's Jukebox . In addition to this,

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572-524: The same tune as Oh Christmas Tree ), and its victory march, Hoiah! Another favorite played by the band is the school classic Mamie Reilly . The lyrics to the College Fight Song are: Ring out then your Hoiah with A Chu, Chu, Rah, Rah, A Chu, Chu, Rah, Rah! A Chu, Chu, Rah, Rah! Give another Hoiah and a Chu, Chu, Rah, Rah! A Chu, Chu, Rah, Rah, for Holy Cross! March on as knights of old (With hearts as) loyal and true and bold, And wage

598-626: The show and uniform at the first night game held at Holy Cross' Fitton Field, on 1 September 2011, a game against UMass. The band was well received by the crowd of almost 20,000 fans, alumni and students. In 2015, the college hired as its new director of bands Dr. Steven Riley (D.M.A., University of Iowa). Under his direction, the Bands Program launched the College Concert Band, which quickly became Holy Cross’ largest performing ensemble and now presents two concerts per year. During Riley's tenure

624-557: The song in a taxi at different times, interspersed with DJ Ötzi singing on a TV screen. An animated music video was also produced featuring a cartoon version of DJ Ötzi performing with a band of robots while trying to woo a princess. Standard maxi-CD and cassette single European CD single US CD single Canadian maxi-CD single Sales figures based on certification alone. Shipments figures based on certification alone. Darts player Tony O'Shea uses it as his walk-on song. In 2017 and 2018, Team Canada used

650-571: Was hired by Bouvier and was director of the band, orchestra, and glee club from 1947 until 1966. His glee club was nationally recognized when it was awarded First Place (twice) in the US for catholic colleges. The glee club did annual tours of various cities in the US, and was recorded on Capitol Records three times. His arrangements for the glee club and band were known for exhibiting the iconic "Mirliani Idiom". Robert "Bob" A. Principe Rob Hammerton, Matt Glenn, Frederick "Doc" Mirliani ('32) The HCMB conducted

676-588: Was led by the founding director, Samuel Reeves Leland (1817-1885) who taught at the college 1843–1864. The Marching Band played its first football halftime show in 1910 and has been an active presence at Crusader football ever since. The band was led by J. Edward Bouvier (1884-1970), Director of Holy Cross Music Clubs. In addition to the band, he directed the Glee Club and Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted over 1000 performances of these groups during his 31 years on Mount St. James. Frederick "Doc" Mirliani, class of '32,

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