The "Bb to G" Tradition
Though it does not contain any lyrics, “B Flat to G” was originally
arranged as a fanfare to “That Old Reddie Spirit,” to serve as modulation
from one key to the other. It was played when the marching band would come
on to the field before each game. Today, however, the fanfare is played
after the marching band takes its place on the south hill overlooking
Carpenter-Haygood Stadium. Gathered below, Reddie football players hold
their helmets high to the band and to the Reddie Spirit, along with coaches
and staff. This piece stirs the emotions of all those who have called
Henderson home.
You can use the console below to play "Bb to G." Turn up your volume
and feel the Reddie Spirit. Note that it is a large file and could
take some time to load.
The music you are hearing was performed by the Henderson State University
Marching Band, The Showband of Arkansas, in 1998.