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| − | Things which are traditionally done by members of the band at the [[Big Red Freakout]]. | + | Things which are traditionally done by members of the band at the [[Big Red Freakout!]]. |
| − | ==Rehearsal with the | + | ==Rehearsal with the alumni== |
| − | Many of the alumni who | + | Many of the alumni who return for Freakout make an appearance at the rehearsal that morning to dust the cobwebs off of their instruments and get some of the songs back under their fingers. |
==Lasagna Dinner== | ==Lasagna Dinner== | ||
| − | The band holds a pre-Freakout lasagna dinner and face painting each year. Prior to [[Freakout 2005|2005]], the band and the alumni both attended the same lasagna dinner, but due to increasing numbers of returning alumni, the [[RPI Pep Band Alumni Association|Alumni Association]] has held its own separate lasagna dinner every year since. | + | The band holds a pre-Freakout lasagna dinner and face painting each year. Prior to [[Freakout 2005|2005]], the band and the alumni both attended the same lasagna dinner, but due to increasing numbers of returning alumni, the [[RPI Pep Band Alumni Association|Alumni Association]] has held its own separate lasagna dinner every year since. After [[Freakout 2023|2023]], the band and alumni returned to having the same lasagna dinner after having a joint dinner for Pep 100. |
==Frosh== | ==Frosh== | ||
| − | At the Lasagna Dinner, it is traditional that one of the freshmen in the band get the word "Frosh" written on his/her face. For a list of past year's Frosh, see [[Frosh|here]]. | + | At the Lasagna Dinner, it is traditional that one (or more) of the freshmen in the band get the word "Frosh" written on his/her/their face(s). For a list of past year's Frosh, see [[Frosh|here]]. |
==Freakout Gift== | ==Freakout Gift== | ||
| − | A free gift is given away to every person who attends Freakout. For a | + | A free gift is given away by the Athletic Department to every person who attends Freakout. For a list of all past Freakout gifts, see [[Big Red Freakout!#Past Freakouts|Past Freakouts]]. For a gallery of pictures of past Freakout gifts, see [[Gallery of Freakout Gifts]] |
==Freakout Strippers== | ==Freakout Strippers== | ||
| − | During the second period break, the band plays [[084 - The Stripper|The Stripper]] while one or more strippers (usually, but not always band members) (usually, but not always female) strip at the front of the stage. For a list of past year's strippers, see [[Freakout strippers|here]]. | + | During the second period break, the band plays [[084 - The Stripper|The Stripper]] while one or more strippers (usually, but not always band members) (usually, but not always female) strip at the front of the stage. For a list of past year's strippers, see [[Freakout strippers|here]]. The tradition ended in 2023 at the request of the field house staff. |
==Post-Game Ice Time== | ==Post-Game Ice Time== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, March 28, 2025
Things which are traditionally done by members of the band at the Big Red Freakout!.
Rehearsal with the alumni
Many of the alumni who return for Freakout make an appearance at the rehearsal that morning to dust the cobwebs off of their instruments and get some of the songs back under their fingers.
Lasagna Dinner
The band holds a pre-Freakout lasagna dinner and face painting each year. Prior to 2005, the band and the alumni both attended the same lasagna dinner, but due to increasing numbers of returning alumni, the Alumni Association has held its own separate lasagna dinner every year since. After 2023, the band and alumni returned to having the same lasagna dinner after having a joint dinner for Pep 100.
Frosh
At the Lasagna Dinner, it is traditional that one (or more) of the freshmen in the band get the word "Frosh" written on his/her/their face(s). For a list of past year's Frosh, see here.
Freakout Gift
A free gift is given away by the Athletic Department to every person who attends Freakout. For a list of all past Freakout gifts, see Past Freakouts. For a gallery of pictures of past Freakout gifts, see Gallery of Freakout Gifts
Freakout Strippers
During the second period break, the band plays The Stripper while one or more strippers (usually, but not always band members) (usually, but not always female) strip at the front of the stage. For a list of past year's strippers, see here. The tradition ended in 2023 at the request of the field house staff.
Post-Game Ice Time
Following the game, the band traditionally rents the ice for a session of running around on the ice. This usually involves a ball or other similarly spherical object being kicked/thrown around on the ice.
After Party
Following the ice time and the unloading party, the members of the band and the alumni have a post-Freakout party, usually at a local alum's house.
After-After Party
There is frequently another party after the After Party winds down.